by Martin Burns | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Experiments, Exploration, Opinions
We need to revisit the meaning and intent of the training classes we run, treating classes such Certified Scrum Master as a professional entry level, the point at which learning starts. A reflection, based on going through Compulsory Basic Training to ride a motorcycle.
by Martin Burns | May 14, 2019 | Announcements, Blog
Slides for Meaningfully Reframing PI Planning
(the Lightning Talk I wrote for last week’s European SAFe Summit) are available. This is new thinking, that I’ll be expanding significantly on in the near future.
by Martin Burns | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog, Exploration, Recipes, Review
A class for practitioners to learn, not to insta-certify wannabes. A big step forward in how classes should be run.
by Martin Burns | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog, Recipes
Extreme focus on the Wildly Important is a critical enabler for delivery.
by Martin Burns | Aug 20, 2018 | Announcements, Blog
My subject is Transformation by Invitation
in which I reflect a little on how organisational change goes, and how we might do it better.
by Martin Burns | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog, Culture, Recipes
Better ways of working unwind the journey towards formal relationships. Building personal trust increases collaboration.
by Martin Burns | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Patterns
Set an intermediate challenge, whose achievement will tell you that you’re winning. And then improve like hell towards it.
by Martin Burns | Feb 28, 2018 | Blog, Patterns
Cultivate decentralisation by inviting autonomy instead
by Martin Burns | Jan 20, 2018 | Blog, Patterns
Non-colocated teams can work; it’s just harder, particularly with newly formed teams or inexperienced people.
by Martin Burns | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog, Learning
6 of the best to read over the break.