Discover the surprising power of asking for the 'dumbest' solutions to spark creativity. Learn how quirky rituals, like wearing funny hats, can enhance team dynamics in meetings. Explore innovative techniques for boosting engagement, such as using emojis and the Nico-Nico chart. Dive into the idea that simpler solutions often lead to greater success, highlighting how diverse perspectives can illuminate the way. Finally, embrace change by drawing parallels between the transition from horses to automobiles and modern agile practices.
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Warm-Up Rituals
If daily stand-ups feel unproductive, try replacing the three questions with a check-in.
Team members can choose an emoji reflecting their current mood, fostering communication and laughter.
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Early Participation in Meetings
Initial speaking encourages later participation in meetings, especially important for quiet team members.
Check-ins give everyone a moment to share, enhancing team connection and overall meeting effectiveness.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Honest Check-In
In one unproductive meeting, an honest check-in would have been "I'm annoyed and not engaged."
Acknowledging negativity early on might have improved the session.
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Does asking for the “dumbest” solutions stimulate the most creative ideas? Join Squirrel and Jeffrey as they answer two listener questions on the theme of boosting creativity, including why you might wear a funny hat to your team warm-up, in this week’s episode of Troubleshooting Agile.
Links:
- Core Protocols Checkin: https://thecoreprotocols.org/protocols/checkin
- Dave Snowden on Changing Clothes: https://medium.com/@brixen/dave-snowden-how-leaders-change-culture-though-small-actions-766cd2bf5128
- Niko Niko chart: https://www.agilealliance.org/glossary/niko-niko/
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About Your Hosts
Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication.
Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html
Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/
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