Albrecht Günther

Tag: trust

  • Working out loud

    Here is a work strategy for thriving teams, since “working out loud” requires a certain level of trust among the team members. “Working out loud” is a transformative approach to collaboration and knowledge sharing that involves openly sharing work progress, ideas, and learning processes. This method encourages transparency and connectivity within teams and organizations. By…

  • Do-ocracy

    This powerful culture thrives in organisations with active trust and respect, where people take responsibility. It’s similar to the pattern “better to beg for pardon than to ask for permission“. Do-ocracy, a term derived from “do” and “democracy,” is a concept that emphasizes action and initiative over formal hierarchy or decision-making processes. In Agile environments,…

  • Airtime

    Teamwork has many aspects – trust is one essential pillar. Building trust with your crew takes more than just meetings and deadlines. Here’s a hidden gem: airtime – those casual chats and moments that happen outside of official huddles. These quick conversations might seem unimportant, but they’re a powerful tool for building trust. Why? Because…

  • ROWE

    Sometimes I see managers struggling to find the perfect balance between productivity and flexibility, especially nowadays working from home. That’s why I’m a big advocate for Results-Only Work Environments (ROWE). Here’s why I believe the principle ROWE can be a game-changer for agile teams: Implementing ROWE effectively requires clear communication, established goals, and strong team…

  • Most respectful interpretation

    Misunderstandings and hurt feelings are inevitable in any team environment. But what if there was a way to navigate these situations with more grace and understanding? Enter the “Most Respectful Interpretation” (MRI) technique. MRI flips the script on negativity bias. Instead of assuming the worst in someone’s actions or words, MRI encourages us to seek…

  • On trust

    Handling complexity Why trust? In the dynamic and complex world of nowadays, we have to face many ambiguous situations where we hardly understand the reasons or are unable to implement a lasting solution. Our ‘need for closure’ often results in an illusion of control. Another form of reaction is trust. What is trust? “Trust is…