Published inBootcamp·Aug 20Member-onlyStakeholder AlignmentNavigating the maze of stakeholders to land a decision Introduction Admit it. We’ve all been in a situation where we thought we had an agreement, but it quickly fell apart. A new, hidden agenda appeared, or a new critical risk emerged, and you were back to the drawing board. What happened? …Startup12 min readStartup12 min read
Published inBootcamp·Apr 3Member-onlyRisks and ImpedimentsIf you’re worrying about impediments, you should have managed your risks better. Introduction In my work, I regularly talk to people about managing risks and impediments, and it’s clear that many need clarification on the relationship between these terms. …Risk Management9 min readRisk Management9 min read
Published inBootcamp·Sep 24, 2022Member-onlyWhat’s the Future for Agile Coaching?As the profession matures, it’s not about agile or coaching Introduction Let me work through a scenario. Imagine a product team with an agile coach guiding it. They were quickly moving towards their first release when they hit a snag with the product’s performance. …Agile8 min readAgile8 min read
Published inBootcamp·Sep 19, 2022Member-onlyWhat Behavioural Skills do I Need as a PM?Whether you’re managing a project, a product or a programme there are some core behavioural skills you need to learn Introduction As a PM, you quite possibly believe that your secret sauce is your ability to build a roadmap or lead your team through the fire as deadlines approach. …Product Management15 min readProduct Management15 min read
Published inBootcamp·May 2, 2022Member-onlyAgile Coaching ContractsCoaching without direction doesn’t help anyone. Here’s why you need an Agile Coaching Contract, and what should be in one. Introduction I manage a large team of agile coaches and scrum masters, and I regularly notice something unusual. …Agile7 min readAgile7 min read
Published inBootcamp·Apr 16, 2022Member-onlyHow do I Contribute to my Team?Here are ten ideas for how to contribute to your team or function at work, giving you visibility and building capability at the same time — a win:win Why should I contribute to my team or function? There are some reasons why taking time out of your day should be something you prioritise: It gives you visibility to management…Professional Development11 min readProfessional Development11 min read
Published inBootcamp·Apr 3, 2022Member-onlyBusiness PartneringWhat is business partnering and how do I be a great business partner? What is business partnering? It’s a phrase we often hear in larger organisations, where a team of professionals work closely with customer-facing parts of the organisation to deliver a service to them. …Business Development7 min readBusiness Development7 min read
Published inBootcamp·Mar 23, 2022Member-onlyWhat Skills do I need to Manage a Team of Professionals?Whether you manage developers, project managers or accountants, you need to develop these skills to be successful Introduction Congratulations! You now have a team of professionals to manage, but nobody’s told you what you need to do or what skills you need to develop. This story attempts to rectify this by…Team Building13 min readTeam Building13 min read
Published inBootcamp·Mar 21, 2022Member-onlyThe Coaching CubeGreat, you’re a coach. What does that actually mean? Introduction I have a team of agile coaches — over 150 at the last count. I recently shared an image that resonated with me, and it made me think about what skills are needed to be a coach, who the audience is…Coaching9 min readCoaching9 min read
Published inBootcamp·Mar 18, 2022Member-onlyWhat does a good 1:1 look like?Here are some tips for managers and staff alike Introduction An excellent process for your 1:1s is critical for managers and team members alike. Conducted well, they can transform performance in the team and the wellbeing and loyalty of staff. When you conduct 1:1s poorly, critical information can be lost and…Management4 min readManagement4 min read
