How do you get meaningful input from an entire IT department without getting everyone in the same meeting or hearing only a few of the loudest voices? A few years ago, I faced that problem with a well-known consumer products company. The leadership team was creating a five-year IT roadmap and wanted input from developers, architects, business analysts, project managers and others across the whole department. A survey would have been easier. But would people participate? And e

In a world marked by constant change and complexity, effective facilitation has become a critical skill for individuals and organizations...

A good Scrum Master is like a Swiss army knife, able to adapt to any situation and provide the team with the tools it needs to succeed. A Scrum Master that focuses solely on Scrum event facilitation to ensure they “follow the rules,” and start and end on time is like a chef trying to prepare a gourmet meal using just one ingredient. Yes, Scrum events are important, but they are just one part of the Scrum Master accountability. Coach Scrum Masters coach team members in self-ma

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