Thursday April 8th, 2021
Change Management: We need to talk!
Problem talking creates problems. Solution talking creates solutions. We need to talk. And we need to talk about the right … Read More “Change Management: We need to talk!”
Category: Show Your Work!
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Wednesday April 7th, 2021
How to Change the Mindset of an Organization?
“Nothing is as constant as change.” And what to make of that now? The other day, my dear colleague Susanne … Read More “How to Change the Mindset of an Organization?”
Tuesday April 6th, 2021
Agile? What’s That Suppose To Mean?
“Everything’s been said. Just not yet by everyone.” Karl Valentin Have you been ordered to work in an Agile way? … Read More “Agile? What’s That Suppose To Mean?”
Monday April 5th, 2021
How to Deal With Unwilling Colleagues?
Would you get involved in something that makes no sense to you? In which you see no benefits? Do you … Read More “How to Deal With Unwilling Colleagues?”
Thursday April 1st, 2021
“Success Has Two Letters: DO.” Sure. However…
“Success Has Two Letters: DO.” “Success has two letters: DO.” Ooooh, yes! That’s what creators like. And managers. And isn’t … Read More “”Success Has Two Letters: DO.” Sure. However…”
Wednesday March 31st, 2021
How Can Agile Help To Be More Creative?
Have you been told to work in an Agile way? Maybe you even want to do it yourself? Now you … Read More “How Can Agile Help To Be More Creative?”
Tuesday March 30th, 2021
How To Get Better In What You Do: Never Waste a Crisis
Never Waste A Crisis! We know what we are doing. We know the fundamentals. We know the moves. We have … Read More “How To Get Better In What You Do: Never Waste a Crisis”
Thursday March 25th, 2021
Leading by Asking! Or Rather By Answering?
“Lead by asking.” That makes sense. Nevertheless, you could – and should – also lead by answering the right way. … Read More “Leading by Asking! Or Rather By Answering?”
Wednesday March 24th, 2021
Systems Theory – Crash Course #3: Types of Systems
There is nothing more practical than a good theory. So what makes all this theoretical knowledge so practical? Before we … Read More “Systems Theory – Crash Course #3: Types of Systems”
Tuesday March 23rd, 2021
Become a Problem Solver!
Once again, a frustrating meeting that somehow got out of hand. Actually, all participants had expressed their best will before … Read More “Become a Problem Solver!”
Monday March 22nd, 2021
Learned about Writing #2
Ask Yourself: What is the Difference? By now I’ve read tons of books about writing and storytelling . And I’ve … Read More “Learned about Writing #2”
Friday March 19th, 2021
Systems Theory – Crash Course #2: How do systems work?
There is nothing more practical than a good theory. In the first part of this small series on systems theory, … Read More “Systems Theory – Crash Course #2: How do systems work?”
Wednesday March 17th, 2021
How I Read. How I Learn.
In the words of my dear colleague and mentor Jan Fischbach, reading is a life insurance policy for consultants. Because … Read More “How I Read. How I Learn.”
Monday March 15th, 2021
“Innovation! Now!” – Organize Creativity
“It’s easier to do trivial things that are urgent than it is to do important things that are not urgent. … Read More ““Innovation! Now!” – Organize Creativity”
Friday March 12th, 2021
Systems Theory – Crash Course #1: What Is a System?
There is nothing more practical than a good theory. Systemic approaches have been around for a while and are currently … Read More “Systems Theory – Crash Course #1: What Is a System?”
Wednesday March 10th, 2021
Eight Steps of a Sprint Transition
There is no such thing as a sprint transition. At least the Scrum Guide does not provide for them. For … Read More “Eight Steps of a Sprint Transition”
Tuesday March 2nd, 2021
The Art of the Start: Assignment Clarification
A colleague just asked me if I could help him clarify the assignment. It is about organizing an initial workshop … Read More “The Art of the Start: Assignment Clarification”
Sunday February 28th, 2021
Trellis? Who the F*ck is Trellis?
“That’s how Joyce would have written if he hadn’t been such a gobshite.” Harry Rowohlt You may be wondering what … Read More “Trellis? Who the F*ck is Trellis?”