Thursday August 5th, 2021
Agile – How Does It Work Again?
Your boss had the glorious idea that everyone is going agile now? You might want to try it out yourself? … Read More “Agile – How Does It Work Again?”
Author: Edgar Rodehack
I am a teamwork enthusiast with a preference for Agile forms of collaboration. So it's good that I do this for a living. I am an organizational consultant, business and agile coach, moderator and facilitator. Also, I am married with three kids, and I really enjoy making music, writing and reading.
Wednesday August 4th, 2021
Change or Die?
More than ever, companies are urged to deliver good things quickly, affordably, and reliably again and again. How to do … Read More “Change or Die?”
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021
Control Is Good, Trust Is Better!
Sometimes we may think it’s different. Nevertheless, we humans ARE born to constantly optimize. Everything we do, we try to … Read More “Control Is Good, Trust Is Better!”
Monday August 2nd, 2021
Thinking: Important? Urgent? Important and Urgent?
“It’s easier to do trivial things that are urgent than it is to do important things that are not urgent. … Read More “Thinking: Important? Urgent? Important and Urgent?”
Thursday July 29th, 2021
What Can Managers Do to Help Employees Work More Agile?
You’ve been ordered to work Agile? You even want it yourself? However, you still have a few questions? You’re not … Read More “What Can Managers Do to Help Employees Work More Agile?”
Wednesday July 28th, 2021
Tooling #3: The Four Basic Requirements for Successful Change
Bad news for people who like it calm and constant. So for ALL (healthy) people: Nothing is as constant as … Read More “Tooling #3: The Four Basic Requirements for Successful Change”
Tuesday July 27th, 2021
Why the Colored Sticky Notes?
All those colorful sticky notes on the wall and window – what’s the point again?
Monday July 26th, 2021
The selfish man?
“If only the shameless win, why are humans one of the only species in the whole animal kingdom to blush?” … Read More “The selfish man?”
Friday July 23rd, 2021
May (MUST!) Stay: David Byrne”How Music Works”
It doesn’t help. From time to time, we need to do an inventory. And that includes the bookshelf, I’m afraid. … Read More “May (MUST!) Stay: David Byrne”How Music Works””
Thursday July 22nd, 2021
How to Practice Agile Working in an Straightforward Way?
You are planning to or you are supposed to work Agile? However, you still have a few questions beforehand? You’re … Read More “How to Practice Agile Working in an Straightforward Way?”
Wednesday July 21st, 2021
Tooling #2: The Good Old Happiness Index
What are the most important tools for my work? This time: The good old Happiness Index.
Tuesday July 20th, 2021
Drill? Hole? Picture on the wall? The Principle of Jobs To Be Done (JTBD)
Provide what customers want and how they need it. THE decisive success factor. And yet often out of focus. How … Read More “Drill? Hole? Picture on the wall? The Principle of Jobs To Be Done (JTBD)”
Monday July 19th, 2021
Everything Under Control?
Humans are complex systems. Everything we do is based on countless finely tuned processes. What is ingenious is that we … Read More “Everything Under Control?”
Friday July 16th, 2021
Have A Great Weekend, Everyone!
To close this week in a good way, let’s watch this project management classic. Still good. 🙂 Have a great … Read More “Have A Great Weekend, Everyone!”
Thursday July 15th, 2021
Is There Such a Thing as Agile Consulting?
Is It Possible to Consult in an Agile Way? Probably Not. So What to Do Instead?
Wednesday July 14th, 2021
Creating More Value
It’s all about creating added value. That makes sense. So why do we rarely act on it? The other day … Read More “Creating More Value”
Tuesday July 13th, 2021
Team Is Where It Says “ Us”!
Especially today, with so many of us working from home, one question is becoming increasingly important: What actually is a … Read More “Team Is Where It Says “ Us”!”
Monday July 12th, 2021
This Is a Good Book #7: Unverfügbarkeit by Hartmut Rosa
“A world made completely available would not only be unattractive, it would also be without resonance: There would be nothing … Read More “This Is a Good Book #7: Unverfügbarkeit by Hartmut Rosa”
Friday July 9th, 2021
Into the Weekend On A High – Wonders of Music #4
Hey, all you self-optimizing, neuroscience-fascinated socializers out there: Have a great weekend!
Thursday July 8th, 2021
Is There Such a Thing as Agile Management?
Many managers and employees wonder what management means within an Agile working environment. What is the difference when it comes … Read More “Is There Such a Thing as Agile Management?”