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Top 5 Mindset Shifts For Product Managers 1: Look at everything as a client-centric problem 2: Understand the difference between Strategy and Planning 3: Get out of thinking you can design strategy by yourself 4: Learn how to gather and use Qualitative over Quantitative insights fueled by regular client touch points 5: Manage the three levels of Execution, Impact, and Optics How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

7 Tips To Help You Make & Keep Resolutions in 2024 Be picky about your resolutions Plan your resolution Set very specific goals Don’t take on too much Choose a new resolution Identify accountability partners for support Give your resolution time to become a habit How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

5 Tips to Make People Respect You in Seconds! The tips I will discuss should be used cautiously because they will quickly help you gain influence and respect. However, I still want you to focus on maintaining high character and a sound moral foundation. Dress one slice better than the norm. Pay attention to your posture and adopt power poses. How to speak so that people want to listen. Your positive comments should outnumber negative comments. Show authentic vulnerability. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

How Do Agile Leaders Support Self-Organizing Teams This week, I want to talk about the leader’s role regarding self-organizing teams.Influence, Don’t CommandI got introduced to agile principles and practices back in the 1990s before people had formalized the term agile. I was leading software teams then, and just like now, I read every book I could get my hands on about how to be better at my job.One I enjoyed was Wicked Problems, Righteous Solutions. The authors, Peter DeGrace and Leslie Stahl, had read the original paper on Scrum by Takeuchi and Nonaka in the Harvard Business Review.So DeGrace and Stahl wrote about how in an agile approach like Scrum, leaders are still exerting control over teams. But here’s the key as they saw it: much of that control is “subtle and indirect.” In fact, it’s so subtle and indirect that influence may be a more accurate term than control.Agile leaders influence teams by the goals they pick, but they also influence teams in other ways, including via the team composition itself.Suppose you’ve got a software team and their goal is to finish an app and then hand it over to an ops group that will install it. So your team isn’t charged with deploying the software, just getting it ready for deployment.Now imagine you decide to put a DevOps engineer on that team. That team will behave differently with an Ops person in the mix. I have no idea if they’ll behave better or worse (it’s going to depend on a lot of things) but I know they will do things differently. So team constitution is one way to influence.Leaders also have a tremendous influence on teams just by how they answer questions such as:  How big of a problem do we give the team? How clearly have we defined the problem? And that’s not a bad thing. Leaders are there to lead. When a manager exerts influence, someone might think, “Oh no, they’re moving toward command and control.” But I disagree. Agile leaders have not only the right, but also the responsibility to exert their influence to help teams thrive. But that influence should be, as DeGrace and Stahl wrote, subtle and indirect.Recognizing the subtle ways they can bring out the best in teams will help leaders (and their organizations) succeed with agile. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Is Lean BIGGER Than Agile? As an Agile enthusiast, this question intrigued me. I see many benefits in Agile for that white-collar world, but I also see a staggered implementation. That made me think about what was happening. I discovered five causes that prevent a wide adoption of Agile. In this article, I share my thoughts about this topic. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

The Need For Agility in Leadership When you have many teams working on a software project, it’s important to remember a couple of things to make sure everyone works well together: Teams Need to Talk to Each Other: If different teams are working on parts that connect, they need to communicate. This way, they can make sure their parts fit together well and don’t cause problems for each other. Make Big Decisions Together: When teams depend on each other, they should decide on big things together. After that, each team can make their own choices on smaller stuff inside their part of the project. Teams Can Decide on Their Own, But Not Everything: Teams should have the freedom to make some decisions, but they should always think about how these decisions affect the whole project and other teams. Leaders Should Guide the Teams: The people in charge should help the teams understand that while being independent is good, working together as part of a bigger picture is also important. Keep Everything Working Together: All the different parts of the project must work well together. This means sometimes teams need to adjust their work so that everything fits together nicely in the end. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

The Brad Pitt of Agile Discusses 5 Simple Ways To Be More Attractive - 1. Empathy & Compassion The most attractive people are kind even when the world has been unkind to them.The most attractive people are generous, even when they have little to give.The most attractive people have an open heart, even when they have every reason to close their hearts. 2. Intellectual Curiosity Someone who can silence their ego and open their mind is hot.Someone who is genuinely interested in learning more about you, your passions, your dreams, your desires, and your goals is hot.Someone who eagerly seeks new experiences, new connections, and new adventures is hot. 3. Having Boundaries People who are kind but have no boundaries are not kind. They are just people-pleasers who are constantly seeking validation and most of the time have a hidden motive. The most attractive people have standards, they have boundaries, and they are not afraid to say no. You know what’s attractive? Saying no to opportunities that don’t align with your values.You know what’s attractive? Saying no to unhealthy relationships that suck the soul out of you.You know what’s attractive? Saying no to yourself. No to your temptations. No to your excuses. No to your self-doubt that’s silently robbing you of the beautiful life you deserve. 4. Living with Passion and Purpose People with purpose move differently. You can see commitment in their eyes, discipline in their action, and conviction in their voice. When you come across such people, you are instantly drawn to them. Their energy is so magnetic that it lights up your own ambitions and aspirations.It leaves you with a sense of hope and assurance, almost whispering, “You’ve got this too.” 5. A sense of Humor You know that kind of person, right? The one who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. The one that can make you laugh until your stomach hurts. The one who’s laugh is funnier than the joke itself. This type of people is rare and they understand that tragedy is the biggest comedy. Your guard naturally comes down, and you’re transported back to that childlike state. You don’t need to play the pretend game anymore. It’s like they’ve given you permission to be yourself. It’s like they accept you with all your flaws.

6 Step Flow For Better Story Mapping Frame The Problem Map The BIG Picture Explore & Discover Slice Out a Release Strategy Build a Learning Strategy Establish a Development Strategy How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

The Top 10 Tips To Be the BEST New Manager or Team Lead Help Me Understand Embrace Constructive Feedback Delegate Effectively Develop Decision-Making Skills Encourage Creativity & Innovation Set Clear Goals & Expectations Develop Empathy & Emotional Intelligence Foster a Positive & Supportive Environment Lead By Example Embrace a Learning Mindset How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Effective Team Working Agreements - Cracking the Code Imagine being on a team where everyone knows what they are supposed to do, how they should do it, and the norms that guide their behaviour. Sounds incredible, right? That’s where working agreements come into play. They are essential in creating such a high-functioning team environment. As you delve into the dynamics of working agreements, it’s important to recognise the pivotal role they play in forging productive team dynamics. The heart of a successful working agreement, whether it’s in a Scrum team or any other collaborative team setting, lies in shared understanding and mutual trust. But what exactly are working agreements, and why are they so important? How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/