Blog about team health and everything Agile

Today, we're going to explore an unusual yet captivating topic: how to benefit from Agile best practices outside of team work. As an Agile coach, a common question I encounter from students in my Agile basics course is about the applicability of Agile beyond the professional realm. Can Agile...

When running workshops or trainings, especially with new teams, it's a great idea to spend a few minutes breaking the ice and helping participants feel at ease. A good icebreaker should be short (10 minutes or less), help connect people, be fun, and easy to execute. It's essential to avoid...

Agile has taken the business world by storm, and it's no wonder why. With its emphasis on customer-centricity, quicker time-to-market, and fostering an environment for innovation, more and more organizations are eagerly hopping on the Agile bandwagon. However, there are times when, despite...

I've always found Agile workshops to be an incredibly effective tool for bringing teams together and addressing complex problems. These workshops can serve as a melting pot of ideas, fostering an environment where design thinking and creativity can flourish. Throughout my career in Agile...

Undergoing Agile transformation is a big decision for any company, requiring significant investment in time, resources, and manpower. As with any major business initiative, it's essential to track progress and measure success to ensure that the transformation is delivering the expected benefits....

As Agile continues to gain popularity across various industries, the role of an Agile coach has become increasingly important. An Agile coach is responsible for guiding teams and organizations on the path towards Agile adoption and improvement. This role requires a diverse skill set, and one...

Jira is a project management tool developed by Atlassian that helps teams plan, track, and manage their work. It is widely used by software development teams to manage their Agile projects, but it can also be used for other types of projects, such as marketing campaigns, event planning, and HR...

If you've recently started at a new company or joined a new team and find yourself overwhelmed with Jira, don't worry! It's normal to feel like nothing makes sense at first, and you might be feeling frustrated or even angry. But before you give up on Jira altogether, there are a few things you...