While there is no magic formula for building great products, there are some common, avoidable mistakes.
At Hard Yards, we describe these mistakes in a vicious cycle we call THE ASSUMPTION TRAP.
Team Performance, Leadership, Agile
Discover why rearranging organizational charts isn't the secret sauce for true collaboration. In this insightful blog, Doug Rosenberg delves into the complexities of genuine collaboration, uncovering common impediments like silos and competition. Learn the five key ingredients, from fostering a collaborative culture to empowering teams, and find out why, in the world of collaboration, the org chart is just the beginning—cookies included.
Agile, Leadership, Team Performance
In a galaxy not so far away, where Agile transformations mirror epic battles, we embark on a journey through the universe of scaling methodologies. As agile practitioners, we find inspiration in Star Wars, where the Rebellion's multi-pronged assault on the Death Star mirrors our quest for organizational agility. Join us as we explore the power and potential of LeSS, Nexus, Scrum@Scale, and SAFe – each a force in its own right, with strengths and weaknesses that could shape the destiny of your agile transformation. Choose wisely, young Padawan, for your organization's fate hangs in the balance.
Team Performance, Leadership, Agile
As an expert in the art of conversation, I've witnessed its transformative power in the workplace. Join me in this brief yet enlightening journey, as I unravel the profound impact of genuine dialogue. Discover how conversations build bridges, foster innovation, and forge the future of successful collaboration.
Agile, Partnership, Team Performance
Learn how carrying fewer "clubs" of methodology and focusing on the right tools at the right moment can transform your approach. Dive into Hard Yards' unconventional strategy that revitalized a DoD client's innovation with just the right dose of Agile.
Agile, Leadership, Team Performance, Vision
Discover the essence of Agile success through the 'Five E's' – Embrace Learning, Encourage Improvement, Enact Governance, Enable Collaboration, and Evolve Beyond. Unveil a transformative journey that reshapes not just practices, but the very heart of your organization.
