Troubleshooting Agile Alistair Cockburn: Motherhood, Apple Pie, and Collaboration Cards
Nov 25, 2020
Delve into the transformative power of Collaboration Cards, designed to enhance teamwork through clear communication and actionable steps. Discover the nuances of agile practices, emphasizing the value of understanding context over mere imitation. Experience the journey of mastery, drawing parallels to martial arts and music, which highlights the growth mindset necessary for skill development. Learn how reflective listening and emotional awareness can make a significant difference in agile team dynamics.
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Beware "Motherhood and Apple Pie"
- "Motherhood and apple pie" refers to universally agreeable but uncontroversial statements.
- Simply endorsing these doesn't provide real actionable change or new understanding.
Use Collaboration Cards to Act
- Use Alistair Cockburn's Collaboration Cards for specific collaboration steps.
- These cards provide actionable moves like "say something honest on the edge of what you think is allowed."
Be Transparent to Improve Collaboration
- Making your collaboration intentions public helps invite useful feedback.
- Sharing your goals with others fosters transparency and improvement.
