#146 When Purpose and Strategy Don't Matter
"Strategy just gets in the way of us doing our job." - Jos de Blok, CEO of Buurtzorg In this thought-provoking episode of the Humanizing Work Show, we examine a counterintuitive approach to leadership...
9 Sep 20249min
#145 Projects Shouldn’t Start Green, They Should Earn It
Most projects start green but end up in crisis mode. Instead, make your project "Earn Green" by directly tackling risk and complexity first. We’ll share real-world examples of how sequencing work this...
2 Sep 20249min
#144 Giving Great Answers to Impromptu Questions: Richard’s Top Five Tips
In this action-packed episode of the Humanizing Work Show, hosts Peter and Richard break down the art of delivering thoughtful, articulate responses to unexpected questions. Whether you're a coach, no...
26 Aug 202425min
#143 Daily Scrum Taking Too Long?
Is your Daily Scrum dragging on? In this episode, Peter & Richard dive into a real-world case of a 20-person Scrum team struggling with long, ineffective Daily Scrums. We explore why simply changing t...
19 Aug 20248min
#142 Agile's Three Tribes: People, Performance, and Process
Is there one true Agile? In this episode of the Humanizing Work Show we break down the three Agile tribes—People, Performance, and Process—and discuss why the conflict between them is surface-level an...
12 Aug 20249min
#141 Setting Team Goals: 5 Tips for Getting it Right
In this episode of the Humanizing Work Show, hosts Peter Green and Richard Lawrence dive into the art of setting effective team goals that drive motivation and performance. Discover the research-backe...
5 Aug 202410min
#140 The Fishbowl & the Psychological Costs of Agile
Richard facilitated a session at Agile2024 on “Addressing the Psychological Costs of Agile.” In this episode, he dives into the fishbowl facilitation method used in the session as well as some of the ...
29 Juli 202410min
#139 Why Leadership Communication Fails and Three Strategies to Fix It
In this episode, we address the most common mistakes leaders make when communicating important decisions and information by sharing three proven strategies to ensure your decisions create clarity and ...
22 Juli 202410min
