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Agile Conversations
Book • 2020
In their book chapter "The Why Conversation", Jeffrey Fredrick and Douglas Squirrel delve into the significance of uncovering the fundamental reasons behind actions and decisions within a team.
They emphasize that understanding the "why" fosters alignment, enabling team members to work towards a common goal with clarity and purpose.
The authors explore how to facilitate effective "why" conversations, encouraging open communication and active listening.
By addressing the underlying motivations, teams can identify potential roadblocks, mitigate misunderstandings, and enhance collaboration.
Fredrick and Squirrel provide practical techniques and real-world examples to guide readers in mastering the art of "why" conversations, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and productive work environment.
This chapter underscores the value of curiosity and transparency in building strong, effective teams.
They emphasize that understanding the "why" fosters alignment, enabling team members to work towards a common goal with clarity and purpose.
The authors explore how to facilitate effective "why" conversations, encouraging open communication and active listening.
By addressing the underlying motivations, teams can identify potential roadblocks, mitigate misunderstandings, and enhance collaboration.
Fredrick and Squirrel provide practical techniques and real-world examples to guide readers in mastering the art of "why" conversations, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and productive work environment.
This chapter underscores the value of curiosity and transparency in building strong, effective teams.
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Jeffrey Fredrick

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Gene Kim on Vibe Coding Part III
Mentioned as a book that can be found on agileconversations.com with lots of material related to better conversations and better leadership for your team.

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Gene Kim on Vibe Coding Part I
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as a book with supporting material available for free on agileconversations.com.

Douglas Squirrel

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Vibing Isn't for Everyone, Part I
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, referencing a chapter that focuses on understanding and aligning with a team's objectives.

Jeffrey Fredrick
Why (and Why Not!) To Ask, "Why?"


