The Daily Standup

Learn about SAFe from our resident Scaled Agile Expert Jacob Anderson. In this episode he explores Values 9 and 10.  #9 – Decentralize decision-making  Achieving fast value delivery requires decentralized decision-making. This reduces delays, improves product development flow, enables faster feedback, and creates more innovative solutions designed by those closest to the local knowledge. However,...

How good are your communication skills? Join V. Lee Henson LIVE from the Delta Sky Club as we explore ways to communicate better. 

4 Ways to Fox Cross-Functional Teams - Mike Cohn 1) Get managers to buy in to cross functionality 2) Identify and address missing skills 3) Assuage concerns that cross-functional teams make everyone a generalist 4) Broaden or Shrink the team's responsibilities Relish in the joy of knowing that you have mastered cross-functional teams. 

The STABLE Framework - Redirection Redirection is a critical technique that guides the team on the path of accountability and helps leaders be more aware of how to handle when someone does not understand and how to reward team members publicly when they exceed expectations. 

Why Is There No Project Manager On a Scrum Team?  Because they don't need one... The Project Manager Role gets broken out across the set of three Scrum Accountabilities. 

Output Oriented vs. Outcome Oriented Scrum Teams p Which is Better?  There actually is a time and a place for both! Join V. Lee Henson as we have a lively discussion regarding the how and the why behind this principle.  

Giving & Receiving Service - 80 Hours With No Electricity... In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, we were left with downed trees, a completely broken fence, and no power or water for 80 hours. How do you survive and thrive under such conditions? You find ways to serve and uplift others.. 

Why Is the Daily Scrum Time-Boxed To Fifteen Minutes?  Because the scrum guide says so? LOL.. Not really. Whether we discuss attention span, how long a person can plank for, the content of each team members report, or the age of accountability, no single answer will prevail as to why. This episode will allow you to better understand what to look for and what to look out for.  

The STABLE Framework - The Team Empowerment Model The team empowerment model is an INCREDIBLE tool that the Stable framework introduces. It includes 6 very important steps:  Bring Objectives, Constraints, and Dependencies to the Team Challenge the Team to Come Up With the Solution Provide High-Focus Engagement and Support To Be Sure the Team is Working Towards the Goal Equip the Team For Success D...

Scrum Guide 2020 Throwback - Does Individual Accountability Create Silos?  Referring back to an article that was first published in December 2020, we discuss issues with specific name designations and how the battle of words could be eroding our chance to initiate higher performance and allow teams to work more closely together. 

Does Scrum Team Composition Change in Small & Large Organizations? Of course it does, but it does not need to introduce additional complexity and context switching. Join V. Lee Henson as we discuss what works and what we have seen work through years of Agile Coaching experience...

You heard correctly... AgileDad is at it again with a 100% Free Scrum Alliance Workshop for Military Veterans! Details can be found at AgileDad. Com/military

I’m often asked a question that is impossible to answer. It’s something like, “What camera settings should I use when filming Bigfoot?” That question is impossible to answer because Bigfoot doesn’t exist. (Or does he?) It is similarly impossible to answer, “What do I do when a team won’t self organize?” This can’t be answered because a team that is allowed to self organize will self organize. A te...

Today we will learn about the three domains in STABLE Framework. The three domains are shared by each role and include the Future, the Present, and the Past Domains. We have to plan our work ahead of time before we can measure the results of our work. The Future Domain contains information we'll need to access in the future. The Present Domain contains current work in process.

Does Agile & Scrum have an Achilles Heel? The answer is simply YES! Even though we get advice from the Scrum Guide and from several other resources about how to avoid it, the truth is out there and if we are not careful we just may discover it. Join V. Lee Henson as we explore elements of trust and why it is critical. 

Join V. Lee Henson and his new friend Ola as for the first time ever we do a Q&A episode to learn how to make this dramatic transition. Three questions will lead you down the path of discovery and enlightenment. 

Ok.. Confession time.. I LOVE AGT! This season was AMAZING! The winner The Mayyas were a all female dance group from Lebanon. What they did onstage was incredible and the example they can be to us is even MORE Powerful!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD0doCSkBY8

What are we supposed to do when we are writing technical system level stories? How do we show context and that each is adding value? Join V. Lee Henson as we explore ideas to help make this process better. 

Let's explore The STABLE Framework together. Today we study the 2 stable roles:  Stable Master Chief Stable Process Owner Who are they and what do they do?  

A recent student in an Advanced ScrumMaster course asked if he should become a RTE and if that would advance his career. Join V. Lee Henson as we explore what the differences are and if this transition really makes sense. 

Here are some things you can try when you encounter a team that has stopped trying to improve. Hold Regular Retrospectives Encourage team members to reassert their commitment to holding a retrospective at the end of each iteration or at least once a month. Some teams forgo retrospectives with the attitude that whenever a team member notices an opportunity to improve, they’ll share it. This rarely...

How do you find the perfect soulmate? How do you discover what you like and dislike? Is it possible to have manifest destiny in relationships? Join V. Lee Henson as we explore personal and professional relationships and how to make the most out of goodness. 

What is the career path for the Scrum Master role? Do they always become an Agile Coach? Join V. Lee Henson. President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore this journey and what you can expect to find. 

As we continue to delve onto sustained continual improvement, today we will visit:  Measuring the cost savings of quality Won't heavy process slow us down?  Good vs bad processes

Could it be true? Are we reverting back to traditional project management? Or are we just discovering that poor agile leads to greater oversight and governance? Join V. Lee Henson for a lively discussion about not chasing Scrummerfalls. (Please thick to the Agile and the Scrum that you're used to)