The Future of Work Is Human—And Happier Than You Think
Today I had the chance to attend the Amsterdam Business Forum 2025, and I walked away with my notebook full and my heart warmed. Two … Read more
agile
What is Agile Exactly?
Agile is an abstract concept, often confused with Scrum, post-its, or the use of Jira. When I recently explained it to a seasoned professional, they … Read more
An effective 30-minute Sprint Retrospective Agenda
Near the end of a sprint, there’s often more work than you expected. Many teams decide to skip the retrospective to ‘save time’. Yet, taking … Read more
I gravely misunderstood the Growth Mindset. Here’s what I learned.
Carol S. Dweck’s work, ‘Mindset,’ is seminal. It is one of these must-read non-fiction books, up there with The Seven Habits, and Thinking Fast and … Read more
What if Star Wars Rebels were organized with Scrum? – a Rebel Scrum Guide
Ever wondered how to apply Scrum outside of software development? Ever doubted the applicability of Scrum in the real world? This article is a Scrum … Read more
What I learned by coaching FLL kids part 1: how to build a fresh team in 6 steps
How do you make a high performing team from 8 individuals? You start by getting to know each other. But what works well in practice? … Read more
8 teamwork insights from an ice skating champion – summary of the book ‘Effect’
‘Effect’ is a book about effective teamwork. The title refers to the strange fact that your conscious actions don’t always have the effect you desire … Read more