With Great People: High-Performance Teams Patricia Kong: Know How to Use Evidence to Quickly Improve Your Leadership
Feb 23, 2021
Patricia Kong, a leadership solutions expert at scrum.org and co-developer of the Evidence-Based Management Framework, shares her insights on effective leadership. She discusses the importance of intentional goal-setting beyond mere metrics, especially during challenging times like the COVID pandemic. Patricia emphasizes fostering emotional well-being within teams and the value of genuine connections. Additionally, she highlights how to leverage data for improved decision-making while navigating team dynamics, driving home the need for thoughtful leadership in the agile landscape.
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Intentional Improvement with EBM Framework
- The Evidence-Based Management (EBM) Framework focuses on continuous improvement through intentional, outcome-based goals.
- It emphasizes measuring current value, unrealized opportunities, and delivery capabilities to guide improvement.
Avoid Improvement Fatigue with Intention
- Improvement fatigue comes from lack of clear purpose and measurable goals.
- Adding intentionality and clear outcomes reduces fatigue and fosters meaningful improvement.
Startup Team in a Paris Brothel
- Patricia described working in a Paris startup facing financial and cultural challenges with a close-knit, passionate team.
- Despite hardships, their camaraderie and perseverance created a fun and productive experience in a uniquely historic office.