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Small steps
Read more: Small stepsAt first glance, the concept of “small steps” seems absolutely boring. Where is the inspiration, the glamour, the “reaching for the stars”? But the approach of “small steps” have unbeatable…
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Multi project myth
Read more: Multi project mythThis insight is another classic fallacy. Jerry Weinberg wrote in his book “Quality Software Management: Systems Thinking” about the fact that the more parallel projects lead to less overall performance!…
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Slack time
Read more: Slack timeAs far as I know, Google didn’t invent slack time. But yes, the “20% rule” made the slack time famous.² The word itself derives from the slack action in railways.…
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Appreciative Inquiry
Read more: Appreciative InquiryAI is a format I always wanted to implement in my environment or experience it in action. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a method used to discover and define a vision…
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Sharpen the saw
Read more: Sharpen the sawSteven Covey describe in his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” about the necessity of “sharpen the saw” from time to time. He wrote this in the eighties…
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Hey Joe
Read more: Hey JoeNo, it’s not about the famous Jimi Hendrix song 🙂 The “Hey Joe” antipattern is a term used in software development to describe a situation where a team member is…
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VUCA
Read more: VUCAVUCA, which stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, is a term increasingly used in the business world to describe the fast-paced, unpredictable nature of today’s environment. It’s like trying…
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Draw a toast
Read more: Draw a toast“Draw a Toast” is a creative exercise aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving skills. The method involves a simple task: drawing a toast, either on paper or using digital tools,…
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