Management based on processes and hierarchy is definitely a more secure and a faster way to get well known tasks done. The best sides of self-management are found in innovation and in solving complex problems.
Get your Scrum ceremonies in shape
When Scrum ceremonies are balanced, it is really difficult to make things wrong. So, let’s start improving the weak ones!
A self-managing team is created in small steps
A self-managing team is efficient, motivated and fast to make decisions. In this blog we will tell you, how you can make your team more self-managing!
Glue Your Team Together – Toolkit for better team spirit
A good team is obviously much more than just a group of professionals working together. Evolving into a team is a process in itself, yet it is not a straightforward project that will generate a world-class team just like that. In order to function properly and to become even better, the team needs a social glue that holds it together and helps the team members reach their goals and solve conflicts. This social glue is, of course, team spirit!
From Project Managers to Product Owners
The Product Owner is a role that has a great impact on the team’s results. That’s why it’s a good thing that more and more organizations now have a proper Product Owner. However, the mere change of title does not mean that things are going well – the most important thing is to understand what product ownership really means!
Even Strong Teams Need Leadership
Leadership is one of the cornerstones of a good team. However, agile teams cannot be guided by the traditional leadership model – agile does not work as a model where one leader directs and decides.
Scrum Masters, a Forgotten Asset
The Scrum Master is important for an agile team. A good Scrum Master ensures, among others, the success of meetings and good team spirit. Read our blog post so you know exactly why you should invest in Scum Masters!
Great Team Spirit Lays the Foundations for Success
Team spirit is the third cornerstone of teamwork. Rude because the team is standing there. It is the breeding ground that the team builds on its success.
Product Owner – a Side Job or Full-time Work?
It often feels like the importance of product ownership is not entirely understood. However, the Product Owner is a really important role for any product development, and it should be payed more attention to. In this blog we will tell you, why product ownership is worth investing in.
You Cannot Motivate Anyone – Motivation Comes From Within!
Numerous studies have shown that employees who are motivated have a very positive impact on the organization’s results and operations. The equation is simple: the more committed the employees are, the better the company performs. So, how can we motivate people to do their best?
Retrospectives Are Vital to Product Development Teams – Are Boozy Staff Development Days Good Enough for Others?
Agile product development teams typically hold a retrospective a couple of times a month, looking at ways to improve their practices. This practice is one of the foundations of agile product development and aims to improve team performance.
Effective Kanban process or just a bunch of post-it notes on the wall?
Kanban is a hugely popular, but also often misused tool for team work activity control and management. When used in a right way, Kanban can be a very effective tool for improving the team performance.