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Troubleshooting Agile

Things You're Allowed to Do

Jun 26, 2024
Discover how to expand your agency by working outside your team, learning beyond your role, and inspiring positive change within your organization. Listen to insightful anecdotes and strategies on problem-solving, creativity, and unconventional approaches for success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Employees can take initiative creatively without explicit permission, as seen in the Python guild establishment.
  • Organizations vary in their receptiveness to individual initiatives, highlighting contrasting levels of employee agency.

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Embracing Agency and Creative Initiatives

Individuals can take initiative and demonstrate creative solutions within their organizations without explicit permission, as exemplified by Marcel Jan's experiences. Marcel noticed a demand for Python skills at a customer site, leading him to establish a Python guild without seeking formal approval. He also organized a talk using the 'stone soup' analogy to showcase collective effort and created a Python tutorial course by leveraging existing resources. These actions highlight the value of seizing opportunities to drive positive change and innovation.

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