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Where I Think “Agile” is Headed, Part 2: Where Does Management Fit?

Johanna Rothman

In Part 1 , I wrote about how “Agile” is not a silver bullet and is not right for every team and every product. This post is about how management fits into agile approaches. Too often, managers think “agile” is for others, specifically teams of people. Managers Create and Refine the Culture.

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Why Shared Services “Teams” Don’t Work with Agility

Johanna Rothman

One of my clients wants to use shared services “teams” as they start their agile transformation. Their developers work on a product for months and years at a time. ” Shared service-thinking denies the reality of effective product development: A cross-functional team learns together as they develop the product.

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Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy: A Blueprint for Success

LSA Global

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. Only invest time and resources with clients that appreciate and need what you have to offer. This leads to improved win rates, higher customer satisfaction, and better time management.

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Crafting an Effective Sales Strategy: A Blueprint for Success

LSA Global

Developing an effective sales strategy requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and the ability to adapt to evolving trends. Only invest time and resources with clients that appreciate and need what you have to offer. This leads to improved win rates, higher customer satisfaction, and better time management.

Sales 36
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Employee Burnout Is a Problem with the Company, Not the Person

Harvard Business

In our book Time, Talent and Energy , we note that when employees aren’t as productive as they could be, it’s usually the organization, not its employees, that is to blame. Many corporate cultures require collaboration far beyond what is needed to get the job done. Executives can also work on culture and coaching.

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Why My Company Serves Free Breakfast to All Employees

Harvard Business

Our approach is rooted in extreme programming and agile processes , and the foundation of our work environment is a pair programming culture. In other words, two software developers always work together. So let’s say Developer A is typing, and Developer B gets an idea. Developer B starts typing immediately.

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