The Minto Pyramid Principle, developed by Barbara Minto, is a powerful communication and thinking framework used to structure information in a clear, logical, and persuasive way. It’s particularly helpful for: Steps to apply Core Principles: Key Benefits: Applying the Minto Pyramid Principle in Business By applying the Minto Pyramid Principle,
The 3-act structure is a classic storytelling model that has been used for centuries in plays, novels, and films. It provides a solid framework for crafting a compelling narrative with a beginning, middle, and end. Here’s a breakdown: Act I: Setup (The Beginning) This stage introduces the context, characters, and
Storytelling is the art of conveying a narrative, idea, or message through a structured sequence of events, often with a beginning, middle, and end. The terms “story” and “anecdote” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct characteristics: Anecdote: Story: Storytelling in Business Storytelling in business is the practice of
Here are my takeaways from the book HBR Guide to Coaching Employees.
Everyone has their own perception of celebration. When it comes to Scrum, the idea might initially seem overwhelming, as if there should be a celebration for everything, leaving no time for actual work. However, in Scrum, celebrating is a broad term that encompasses recognizing accomplishments, no matter how small. Celebrations
A significant portion of our workdays is consumed by meetings, often leading to comments about their excessive nature and a lack of productivity. Utilizing a Power start for meetings can be a valuable tool that positions the meeting for success and make them more effective. Purpose: What is the purpose
John Maxwell in his book, “The Influence Formula,” share 4 steps to develop influence. For step 1 and 2 see Influencing and Leadership – Part 1. Step 3- Make your team successful Being able to make the team successful is a qualifying mark of leadership. When you help your team
Here are the key insights I’ve gleaned from John Maxwell’s book, “The Influence Formula,” which have resonated with me and sparked my reflection. What is influence: Influencing to create a desire in others person to act. Previously, dependence on influence was minimal, as the mere position or title of an
Setting the sprint goals is misunderstood by most scrum teams. Here is my attempt to demystify the sprint goal The Sprint goal defines the team’s objective for the sprint, outlining the value to be delivered in the increment to stakeholders. Meeting the sprint goal signifies the sprint’s success, providing direction
Kanban helps with reducing waste and the scrum can be improved if we use scrum with Kanban to make the teams more efficient. Scrum with Kanban is better, as Kanban brings in features that improve the flow, it not only improves the product but also improves the development process. The