Wednesday June 9th, 2021
The Illusion of Control and the Circle of Control
Peole like to be safe. That’s why we often try to be in control as much as possible. Is this … Read More “The Illusion of Control and the Circle of Control”
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.
Tuesday June 8th, 2021
Tooling #1: The Good Old Backlog
Sometimes I’m being asked about what are the most important tools for my work. Let‘s do some inventory and tool … Read More “Tooling #1: The Good Old Backlog”
Monday June 7th, 2021
This Is a Good Book #6: Nina Verheyen: Die Erfindung der Leistung
“Because performance does not only have a subjective side, it does not only live in imaginations and emotions.” “The category … Read More “This Is a Good Book #6: Nina Verheyen: Die Erfindung der Leistung”
Wednesday June 2nd, 2021
Be Revolutionary: Be a Friend!
Been left out again? Once again not getting what you wanted? How do you get your teammates, your superiors, your … Read More “Be Revolutionary: Be a Friend!”
Tuesday June 1st, 2021
What Causes Agile to Fail Most Often?
Whoever wants (or needs) to start working agile usually has a lot of questions. Some very good and comprehensible examples … Read More “What Causes Agile to Fail Most Often?”
Friday May 28th, 2021
Life Goes On!
And then I couldn’t walk anymore. It was May 28, 2011, when I was struck by something I had only … Read More “Life Goes On!”
Thursday May 27th, 2021
This Is A Good Book #5: Workplace Management” & “Toyota Production System”
You can read a lot about lean. Or you read less, but the right stuff. 😀 Whoever is into Lean … Read More “This Is A Good Book #5: Workplace Management” & “Toyota Production System””
Wednesday May 26th, 2021
There Is More to Agile Than Methodology
You want to work agile? You are expected to do so? You start working with Scrum or try your hand … Read More “There Is More to Agile Than Methodology”
Tuesday May 25th, 2021
Doing the Right Things in the Right Way
“Success is 20 percent inspiration and 80 percent transpiration.”
Friday May 21st, 2021
Well… #3: Customer Acquisition or Relationship Management?
“One of the most common mistakes made by companies looking to increase their profits is to focus on attracting new … Read More “Well… #3: Customer Acquisition or Relationship Management?”
Thursday May 20th, 2021
The blind Spot. Lean, Agile and Power.
Agile change makes for more flexible, customer-centric, perhaps even more value-driven companies. Really? Some uncomfortable thoughts on the unloved subject … Read More “The blind Spot. Lean, Agile and Power.”
Wednesday May 19th, 2021
What is Burnout?
A rather mean characteristic of burnout and exhaustion depression is that it (apparently) comes as a surprise to those directly … Read More “What is Burnout?”
Tuesday May 18th, 2021
How Does Agility Avoid “Jams” in Projects With Many Dependencies?
Your bosses want you to work more Agile? You yourself have heard so many good things and now you want … Read More “How Does Agility Avoid “Jams” in Projects With Many Dependencies?”
Monday May 17th, 2021
Learned About Writing #3: How it All Started
How it all began – after I’d been messing around for ages (!)…
Friday May 14th, 2021
Do We Treat Ourselves and Our Work With Enough Appreciation?
A video tip for the weekend Are you looking for a change from your Netflix series and favourite podcasts at … Read More “Do We Treat Ourselves and Our Work With Enough Appreciation?”
Thursday May 13th, 2021
This Is a Good Book #4: Twyla Tharp: The Creative Habit
“Doing is better than not doing, and if you do something badly you’ll learn to do it better.” (Twyla Tharp) … Read More “This Is a Good Book #4: Twyla Tharp: The Creative Habit”
Wednesday May 12th, 2021
Guilt? Responsibility? Perpetrator? Victim? Failure? Success!
Are you part of the management team? Department, team, or project manager? If so, there’s a good chance that you … Read More “Guilt? Responsibility? Perpetrator? Victim? Failure? Success!”
Tuesday May 11th, 2021
Does Agile Work With Hierarchy?
You have been given the Agile marching orders? Do you want to go into battle yourself? But before you get … Read More “Does Agile Work With Hierarchy?”