Agile Adapt Newsletter - May 2023

Welcome to the Agile | Adapt May Newsletter. A round-up of my Agile Medium articles I have written for May, all available for free to you my subscribers. In this edition we explore:

- How to Lead Technical Teams as a Non-Technical Leader

- Why Perfection is Holding You Back and How Agility Can Set You Free

- How Scrum Masters Can Rock Delivery Management

- How Agility Can Save Your Digital Project from Boiling the Ocean

- How to Improve Your Scrum Team When You Have a Bad Scrum Master

How to Lead Tech Teams Without a Tech Background

In this article I discuss how to overcome imposter syndrome and thrive as a leader. In it, we cover how working as a a non-technical leader who leads technical teams, might make you feel like an imposter sometimes.

You might wonder if you have the skills and knowledge to manage engineers, developers, or other technical experts. You might feel intimidated by the jargon, the complexity, or the expectations of your role?

But you are not alone, read on to find out how to combat this issue.

Why Perfection is Holding You Back and How Agility Can Set You Free

Are you a perfectionist? Do you spend hours polishing every detail of your work, even when it’s probably not necessary?

Do you feel anxious and stressed when things don’t go according to plan? If so, you might be holding yourself back from achieving your full potential.

In this article I discuss how I believe that perfectionism is a double-edged sword. In one way it can motivate you to perform at a high level and deliver top-quality work. But on the other, it can cause you unnecessary anxiety and slow you down.

Perfectionism can prevent you from taking risks, learning from mistakes, and embracing change.

What if there was a better way to approach your goals? That’s where?agility?comes in. Read on to find out more:

How Scrum Masters Can Rock Delivery Management

How can you become a rock star scrum master? The answer is simple:?focus on delivery management.

Read on to find out more:

How Agility Can Save Your Digital Project from Boiling the Ocean

Boiling the ocean is a project management term that means taking on more than you can manage. It happens when you take on a project that is too big, complex, or ambitious for your resources, time, and budget you have.

The answer to avoid boiling the ocean is agility. Agility is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and deliver value quickly and efficiently. In this blog post, we will explore how agility can help you manage your project better and faster — without boiling the ocean.

How to Improve Your Scrum Team When You Have a Bad Scrum Master

A good scrum master can help the team achieve high performance and satisfaction. However, not all scrum masters are good at their job. Read on to find out how...

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Thanks all for reading and keep on Scrumming!