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This week, my blog looks back in anger at the giddy and stupid time of the Dot.com bubble and how the current AI bubble is similar.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/lessons-from-the-giddy-and-stupid-days-of-the-dot-com-crash/
Flashback to Pets.com and the party, which came to a screeching halt twenty-five years ago.
Dirty Fingers · Lessons from the giddy and stupid days of the Dot.com crash.Twenty-five years ago, we lost billions of dollars in wealth; no one seems to remember it. Today, I look back at what we can learn from the Dot.com crash of 2000.
Will there be room for a digital talent to grow, prosper and give meaningful contributions to society and themselves?
Time and our collective ingenuity will tell.
But in the short time, this 3-day event painted an optimistic horizon and a vibrant space for meeting new people, sharing ideas, learning and unlearning.
Read more on my blog:
https://www.leadsticks.com/dispatch-on-the-talent-arena-barcelona/
Leadsticks · Dispatch on the Talent Arena BarcelonaI got the opportunity to attend to the first edition of Talent Arena, aimed at becoming Europe’s premier dedicated to digital talent. From qu...
Today, I am blogging about leadership. Lots of people were explaining how America has real leadership now in the political sphere. I respectfully disagree and decided to put my own missive on leadership online.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/what-i-think-leadership-looks-like/
Enjoy this apolitical take on what good corporate leadership looks like.
Dirty Fingers · What I think leadership looks like.Talking about leadership and what it means to me personally and professionally.
More discussion this week on the blog about accountability and agile.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/cargo-cults-and-accountability-sinks-are-the-same-thing/
Bring the kids
Dirty Fingers · Cargo cults and accountability sinks are the same thing.Cargo cults and accountability sinks are the same thing as Ed Wisniowski explans why they are similar.
We have a new blog this week providing examples of how to find and correct problems in your organization using something called the Pareto principle.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/fighting-monsters-in-your-organization-with-the-pareto-principle/
Charts and graphs are a good thing and can clarify choices.
Dirty Fingers · Fighting monsters in your organization with the Pareto Principle.Waste is like a monster waiting in the dark to strike at your business. Use the Pareto principle to slay these monsters that threaten your organization.
Dear leader,
If you're struggling with OKRs and even starting to hate that three-word acronym, here's a simple hack for you.
Hint: language matters, words matter, and you can go a long way by naming what you need in a direct way.
https://www.leadsticks.com/lets-work-on-what-you-deem-important/
Leadsticks · Let's work on what you deem importantLast week I nudged you to take your time to craft your OKRs, so you could make the most of this acronym. Also, I promised you a way to hack do...
This week on the blog I talk about the interection of three stories in the business press.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/connecting-the-dots-this-week/
We are struggling to lead our people in organzations.
Dirty Fingers · Connecting the dots this week.Three artiticles show just how difficult it is to be a white collor employee these days.
This is my new leadership pro-tip:
OKRs are Frustrating but Not Mandatory.
This one comes with a cautionary tale (based on real events, of course), plus an invitation to audit your OKRs if you are in need of a second-laser-focused opinion.
Enjoy your reading!
https://www.leadsticks.com/okrs-are-frustrating-but-not-mandatory/
Leadsticks · OKRs are frustrating but not mandatoryWe don't like to waste our time and we want great results indeed.
That's why we plug & play OKRs as soon as we get familiar with the acronym...
Hello folks,
Today, on my blog, I discuss accountability sinks and why they generate so much rage.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/accountability-sinks-are-the-breeding-grounds-for-karens-2/
#accountablity #agile #leadership #GhostGang
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Dirty Fingers · Accountability sinks are the breeding grounds for 'Karens.'The accountability sink is a clever way to enforce order and avoid responsibility. I discuss why we must do a better job of creating accountability in organizations.
This week, a helpful conversation about epics on my blog.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/an-epic-guide-to-epics/
#agile #productownership #leadership #GhostGang
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Dirty Fingers · An Epic guide to epics.How are epics used when we are doing product ownership. This week we explore epics in agile.
Dear leader,
Do this to stay sharp 
Write a little something on a regular basis.
It doesn't need to be good.
It doesn't need to be published.
It's for you, to clear your head, to refine your voice, to let go.
Do that and you'll start to notice positive changes.
Have a sharp weekend!
Leadsticks · Do this to stay sharpWrite a little something on a regular basis.
It doesn't need to be good.
It doesn't need to be published.
It's for you, to clear your head, to...
It is Monday! That means a new blog post discussing how to set more precise goals for our organizations.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/better-goals-lead-to-better-business/
I believe that if people have a clear mission, then work is better.
@albertocblanco
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Dirty Fingers · Better Goals lead to better business.Ed Wisniowski talks about the importance of goal setting in a corporate environment and how it meets some existential needs.
You are invited!
Leadsticks is my new leadership zine and your new issue is out now.
Read the digital edition here: https://www.leadsticks.com/zine-issue-1/
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I have a hot take on the PMI/Agile Alliance merger here.
https://www.edyouragilecoach.com/if-you-cant-beat-them-join-them/
In short, this is an uncomfortable change, but we must learn to adjust. It might be good for both organizations.
#Leadership #agile #blogging #GhostGang
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Dirty Fingers · If you can't beat them, join them.The merger of the PMI with the Agile Alliance is big news, and here is my take on the subject.
If you want to be a better leader, then these picks are for you.
Featuring Andy Brown (advisor, coach and author)
https://www.leadsticks.com/what-andy-brown-recommends-you-to-read/
Leadsticks · What Andy Brown recommends you to read"Connect, Multipliers, Productivity Ninja, and Who Moved My cheese" Andy Brown is an award-winning advisor. He provides coaching to leaders in...