A while back I posted about my struggle with remembering names…well, I have a new response that works wonders! At Agile2017, I was chatting with several people in the hallway of the hotel. They were sitting having drinks and I…
Leadership, Techniques
What do you see?
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One of my favorite feedback comments that I frequently receive is centered around helping people see various perspectives in situations. I fully embrace that perceptions do not always align with intentions. I fully embrace that people are doing the best in…
Agile, Techniques
Keynote Ideas
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I was extremely honored to be asked to keynote Agile Midwest in October. First and somewhat unrelated to this post…but deserves to be called out: Their approach for the week is pretty ideal. During Agile Week in St. Louis you can…
Meetings, Techniques, Training
Exercises with Images
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One of the neuroscience based learning techniques that I have the hardest time incorporating into my trainings and meetings is leveraging images. I’ve adapted one exercise to incorporate images and have found several valuable variations. Exercise: Conclusion activity to express…
Appreciation
Appreciation – Pete’s Birthday
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Unfortunately, saying thank you seems to be an after thought more and more. So at least once a month, I will take a few minutes to publicly appreciate someone that has had an impact on me. This round: Pete again…
Leadership
Birthdays at work
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I’ve worked for companies where nothing was done for a birthday. I’ve worked for companies where cakes were consumed for birthdays. I’ve worked for companies where cards were given for birthdays. I’ve worked for companies where happy hours were attended…
Techniques, Training
Powerpoint Pet Peeve
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This round of pet peeves is focused on the pet peeves I’ve accumulated around powerpoint slides. Let me be clear, there are many amazing slides and these are my issues but you know me, always sharing: Template: Our minds are wired to…
Techniques
Marker Snob
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I realize that this post might be a borderline advertisement plug but I was not requested to do this. I truly have become a marker snob. My Agile For All team introduced me to Neuland Markers two years ago and now…
Feedback, Training
Bad attendee
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I recently attended a training. I will write the summary notes of that soon but first I need to own something…I’m a really bad attendee in trainings. Don’t get me wrong, I love to learn but I find myself struggling…
Appreciation
Appreciation – Bernie Maloney and Laura Powers
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Unfortunately, saying thank you seems to be an after thought more and more. So at least once a month, I will take a few minutes to publicly appreciate someone that has had an impact on me. This round: Bernie and…