Servant Leadership: Does it Work?
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May 09, 2022
Image Source : silhouette of people on hill photo — Free People Image on UnsplashServant Leadership as a concept is well entrenched and observed in the political and social world. However, the pertinent question is, that does it exist in the Corporate world? We talk a lot about it, but do we
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Two Roles | Two Tales
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May 08, 2022
Journey From a Project Manager To An Agile Coach RoleIntroductionOne of the common misconceptions we have is that an Agile coach role is similar to that o Project Manager role. These two roles are fundamentally very different and come with a differing set of roles & responsibilities.While a Pro
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Agile Value Pipeline — Are we focusing on the right priorities?
Medium.com
April 28, 2022
In this article, I have tried to articulate What should be the priority /focus for a coach in an Agile Transformation. Most of us set up a wrong set of priorities focusing on Output instead of outcomes, leading to an overall failure of our transformation initiates.
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Agile Value Pipeline — Are we focusing on the right priorities?
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April 27, 2022
Agile Value Pipeline — Are we focusing on the right priorities?IntroductionAs agile coaches & change agents, our work involves working with teams in transitioning and transforming the Ways of Working (WoW) to agile and helping teams achieve Agility. However, most of the focus is in Transit
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Civilian Asset How to leverage them in our transformation
YouTube
April 25, 2022
One of the important asset which a spy uses in his/her mission is the use of Civilian asset. Who is a Civilian asset, What's the use of having one. Why is a Civilian asset needed in an Intelligence operation?
In this video, I explain the use of a civilian asset in our Coaching transformation.
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Gold Plating in Project Management
YouTube
March 09, 2022
In this video, I explain the concept of Gold Plating and How is it different from Customer Delight.
I take a scenario of a customer requirement for a half sleeve shirt and explain Gold Plating & Customer Delight through the same.
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Knowledge Management - Its Importance for Us
YouTube
March 07, 2022
In this video I talk about the importance of Knowledge Management and why every Leader should focus on the same.
I explain the concept of Explicit Knowledge and Tacit knowledge and few tactic's to capture Tacit knowledge.
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Agile Manifesto - How do we Learn it in a Better Way?
YouTube
February 20, 2022
In this short video, I explain how I teach Agile Manifesto in my coaching sessions. I have designed a small exercise to map the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto with the 4 values.
The advantage of this exercise is that participants understand each principle and make an attempt to connect it with the 4 values
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Creating a Spike Story - Quote From Alice in Wonderland
YouTube
February 15, 2022
Many of us would have read the fantasy story of Alice in Wonderland and the chaos and confusion the characters unfold into.
One very interesting quote in that story can be contextualized to an Agile Way of Working, "The Best Way to to Explain It, Is to Do It"
This quote can be applied when there is a conflict between the Product Owner and the Team on the Readiness of the Story.
As Coaches let us collaborate them together by facilitating a Spike Story
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Agile Bytes - Why Inspection as a process to improve Quality is Too Late?
YouTube
February 13, 2022
In this short video I explain why Inspection actually does not bring in quality and in fact its ineffective, costly and delayed process.
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Psychological Safety - What it is All About
YouTube
February 09, 2022
In this short video, I explain what Psychological Safety is all about, Why is it important and the significance of Psychological Safety in building High Performance Team
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Project Management Important Terms - Part 2
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December 16, 2021
In this video I speak about 10 important terms used in Project Management. These terms are a part of PMP (R) certification program
Terms used in this video are
1. Gold Plating
2. Organizational Process Assets (OPA)
3. Emotional Intelligence
4. Tailoring
5. Project Lifecycle
6. Constraints
7. Business Case
8. Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEF)
9. Project Management Office (PMO)
10. Plan - Do- Check-Act (PDCA Cycle)
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Coordination & Collaboration - Are they same or different?
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November 29, 2021
Many times in Coaching we use Coordination & collaboration as terms interchangeably.
In this short video I try to explain the terms with an example
Do watch and share this video
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Happy Hour of Coaching - Coaching Games & Tools
YouTube
August 13, 2021
In this talk, I list down few of the Gamification techniques and tools which I have used in my Transformation journey. I have been a big fan of these techniques and have leveraged these in my work area
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Good To Great Scrum Master
YouTube
July 23, 2021
Welcome to Happy Hour of Coaching session
In this video, I discuss what differentiates a GREAT Scrum Master from a Good Scrum Master
I talk about some inherent qualities needed to become a GREAT Scrum Master
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Pairing - How to create a winning combination?
YouTube
June 26, 2021
In this short video, I look at an interesting scene from the James Bond movie Skyfall. As in the movie, in our real Agile coaching world we many times need to pair with a diverse set of personalities, age, and mindset to bring about a winning edge in our transformation
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Happy Hour of Coaching - Go To Market Strategy
YouTube
June 18, 2021
In this video, I explain the Go To Market strategy for a Product launch.
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As Coaches, do we Challenge ourselves?
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June 07, 2021
As coaches we expect our coachees to challenge and prosper in a situation. , however do we as coaches challenging ourselves. Watch this video and share your insights.
Watch this short video to know more on this story https://youtu.be/dXFhKygLWCg
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Interview Tips | - Estimation Techniques using Story Points
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May 18, 2021
Interview Tips | - Estimation Techniques using Story Points
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Business Outcome Metrics
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May 16, 2021
Are we measure the right set of Metrics in our Agile Transformation? Most of us talk about Velocity, Say/Do Ratio, Impediment Log when the topic of Agile Metrics comes. However there is more to Agile Metrics than just these measures
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Happy Hour of Coaching - Transition vs Transformation
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April 23, 2021
Most of us are confused between Transition & Transformation. I try to demystify the difference between them in this Happy Hour of Coaching session
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Project Management Important Terms - Part 1
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December 09, 2020
In this video I speak about 10 important terms used in Project Management. These terms are a part of PMP (R) certification program
Terms used in this video are
1. Progressive Elaboration
2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
3. Critical Path
4. Scope Baseline
5. Quality Vs Grade
6. Change Management Process
7. Fishbone Diagram / Ishikawa Diagram
8. Cost Baseline / S Curve
9. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
10. Theory X / Theory Y
Do connect with me 1-1 for any information related to PMP Certification
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Estimation Calculator
YouTube
December 07, 2020
In this video, I talk about the Estimation Calculator which I have designed to help teams estimate efficiently & effectively,
Story Points is one of the most misunderstood concept and through this video I try to explain how I developed a calculator to address the challenges of our Agile Teams in estimation
Do also watch my earlier video on Agile Estimation at https://youtu.be/vLnmYQwh3vs
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Product Prioritization Techniques
YouTube
September 03, 2020
This video is a part of my Happy Hour of Coaching Series. In this video I explain few of the popularly used prioritization Techniques
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Value Stream Mapping - What is it all about?
YouTube
December 31, 1969
In this short video I provide the context of Value Stream and how it can be leveraged to reduce / eliminate waste. I also speak on what Value Stream mapping is all about, and How is a Value Stream Mapping plotted.
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Design Thinking - Ideas To Impact Redux
YouTube
June 12, 2022
In this session, I talk on the Design Thinking process, How it helps organizations and individuals to come out with innovative Products and Services
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Delightful Demos - How to make Sprint Review Exciting?
LinkedIn
May 20, 2022
- Are we doing our Demo / Sprint Review effectively?
- Are our Product Owners happy with the way we showcase the features?
- Join us for an exciting session on How to make our Demos / Sprint Review exciting
Session Contents
- How to conduct an effective Demo?
- Tricks for an effective Demo
- How to make our Sprint Reviews exciting
- Tips to make Demos exciting
Date : 20 May 2022, Friday
Time : 8:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM EST | 2:30 PM GMT
Register Free for the session at https://lnkd.in/dZ3DUVD6
Do subscribe to our channel at https://lnkd.in/d7KBZPR to help you GROW in your career
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Agile Scaling Models
LinkedIn
May 13, 2022
Have you worked on Scaling frameworks as a #Scrummaster #Productowner ?
What are the challenges working in a #scalingagile frameworks?
Join me this #Friday, 13th May 2022 to know more
Time : 8:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM EST | 2:30 PM GMT
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How to GROW from a Scrum Master to an Agile Coach?
LinkedIn
May 06, 2022
Are you stuck in a #ScrumMaster role and not getting GROWTH opportunities?
Would you like to know How does one move into an #AgileCoaching role?
Is there any checklist needed to be ticked to become an #AgileCoach?
Join me this #Friday to get answers to these and many such questions?
Topic : How to GROW from a Scrum Master to an Agile Coach?
Date : Friday, 6th May 2022
Time : 8:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM GMT | 10:30 AM EST
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Scrum Master - Masterclass Certification
LinkedIn
April 03, 2022
In this webinar, I talk about the practical skills and techniques needed for one to Grow into a Scrum Master role.
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Top 5 Interview Questions | Program & Project Management | PMO
LinkedIn
March 13, 2022
IN this talk, I delve on the important pointers for the roles of Project Manager, PMO, Program Management & Delivery Management
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Product Owner | Product Manager - Are they Same or Different?
LinkedIn
March 11, 2022
In this webinar I highlight the key differences in the role of a Product Owner & Product Manager
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Design Sprints - How Do We Use to Bring an Innovation Culture
LinkedIn
March 10, 2022
A design sprint is a time-constrained, five-phase process that uses design thinking with the aim of reducing the risk when bringing a new product, service or a feature to the market.
He will walk you all through the entire Design Sprint journey by taking industry relevant use cases and examples.
Guest Speaker: Ashutosh Bhatawadekar
Ashutosh is a Senior Industry Professional having 22 years of experience in Coaching, Consulting and Leading Organisation & Agile Transformation. A person who loves to wear the Coaching hat and help teams, entities and organisations find solutions to their complex problems.
President-Expert Agile Club: Luca Leonte
Luca is a Harvard University alumni, a candidate in Wharton's exclusive general management program, a business transformation expert with over 15 years of field experience, and the President & C.E.O. of Expert Agile Club. Luca has helped Executives, coaches, and professionals all over the world to make the shifts required to transform their companies and master the leadership skills needed to deliver successfully on every project.
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ENTERPRISE TEST STRATEGY
Design Thinking - Ideas To Impact
Topics : Agile, Scrum, Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership training
