Shu-Ha-Ri

Click to enlarge We have to be careful, when applying the ancient Japanese martial art concept ShuHaRi (stages of learning to mastery), to modern corporate structures and organizational dynamics, when talking about agile: Some examples of a misuse: Laying ShuHaRi over fixed-in-scope strategic goals, while representing each phase (Shu, Ha, Ri) as a fixed-in-length time-box. … Read more

Exposing Invisible Organizational Dynamics w/System Thinking & Modelling @ Agile KC

  Please note: all system models are conditional and not conclusive.  We model a system to have a conversation. Upcoming LeSS Training  Additional recommended assets: Understanding Root Causes of Command & Control Behavior through System Modelling (CLD) Understanding Scrum Roles through System Modelling (CLD) 05/05 – LESS TALKS: Dave Snowden: Answering Tough Questions (Q&A) 02/27 … Read more

Word Play, Masquerades and Omissions with Scaling. Any Alternatives?

  Presentation Materials Upcoming LeSS Training  Additional recommended assets: 05/05 – LESS TALKS: Dave Snowden: Answering Tough Questions (Q&A) 02/27 – LESS TALKS: Q & A on “The Spotify “Model”: Don’t Simply Copy-Paste”, with Evan Campbell SAFe: Market Share Increase. Rapid Growth. What is the recipe? (please, make sure to reference to large collection of references … Read more

My CEC and CTC Journey

(Re-posted on LinkedIn | Scrum Alliance) This writing is way past overdue. I have been putting this off for, at least, a few years. But it is better later than never?. Today, I would like to share my (this is Gene) personal journey of becoming a Certified Enterprise (CEC) and Team (CTC) coach. About the … Read more

10/06– LESS TALKS: Growing teaminess – Canvas for self-managing teams

Materials Say hello to Dhaval Panchal. Teaminess” is not a dictionary word. Perhaps it should be. Teaminess refers to a feeling of being one in effort, behavior, and communication towards achieving shared purposes. Team growth is a dynamic process that folds and unfolds on interaction with its environment. A team is influenced by and in … Read more

Coaching Tool/Technique: System Modelling (w/ Causal Loop Diagram – CLD)

  System Model (high level) System Model (zoom in)   Additional Assets: Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) & System Thinking – Bonuses & Performance Understanding Scrum Roles through System Modelling (CLD) Understanding Root Causes of Command & Control Behavior through System Modelling (CLD) System Thinking in Beer-Manufacturing Industry 🙂 System Thinking In LeSS Note: System Thinking … Read more

OKR: Narrowing The Gap Between “O” and “KR”

Original Post OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) – they could be your best friend or your worst enemy. Albert Einstein once wrote on a blackboard: “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. [source]” This usually applies to things that people like to measure. But what does this … Read more

AUGUST 19-21: CERTIFIED LESS BASICS (CLB) COURSES | VIRTUAL

Reviewing Before Class Introduction to LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum) (video) “The Contract Game” (22-44min), by Craig Larman (video) “Team Output Owner (TOO)” – why “Scrum” fails at your organization, by Michael James (video) LeSS Structure Getting Started System Thinking – what is it? What is System Modelling in LeSS class? (video) Debriefing Systems Modeling (video) Lean Thinking – what is it? Proper … Read more

What is “UNDONE” Department And How To Eradicate It? @ Agility 2020

Download materials Additional Upcoming LeSS Training (group discount: group_disc): 08/05-07 (12:00 PM EST) Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) 08/15-16 (10:00 AM EST) Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) Additional assets recommended: 05/05 – LESS TALKS: Dave Snowden: Answering Tough Questions (Q&A) 02/27 – LESS TALKS: Q & A on “The Spotify “Model”: Don’t Simply Copy-Paste”, with Evan SAFe: Market … Read more

Exposing Uncomfortable Topics: Errors and Omissions with Scaling @ TryScrum

Download materials Additional Upcoming LeSS Training (group discount: group_disc): 08/05-07 (12:00 PM EST) Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) 08/15-16 (10:00 AM EST) Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) Additional assets recommended: 05/05 – LESS TALKS: Dave Snowden: Answering Tough Questions (Q&A) 02/27 – LESS TALKS: Q & A on “The Spotify “Model”: Don’t Simply Copy-Paste”, with Evan SAFe: Market … Read more