Long overdue for another installment in Hybrid Agile teams. Let’s talk about bias. As the pace of change increases, deliberately taking time to think outside of doing becomes even more important. Some call this getting off the dance floor and into the balcony.
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Reading List 2021
2021 was a good year for reading. I definitely read more books for pleasure than for work this year, so I blew past my goal of 125 books much earlier in the year than usual. and the year is not over! I have a few I’m still hoping to finish before the new year begins.… Continue reading Reading List 2021
2020 My Year in Books
The year’s not over yet but my reading goal is met, even in this unusual year. I read some great books this year, and some duds. I’m currently trudging through The Source of Self Regard by Toni Morrison. It’s a good, deep read of essays and speeches. It’s heavy though which I find I need… Continue reading 2020 My Year in Books
Masks Create Challenges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
In latest developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is wearing masks. This creates significant challenges for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, however. If you know me, you probably know my mother was born profoundly deaf. Having a deaf parent affords me the ability to empathize, at least a little, with people who need inclusive design. Though… Continue reading Masks Create Challenges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Surviving Coronavirus – Lists
I’m going to break from my norm of keeping my content almost entirely professional here, and talk about something pretty personal. This is intended to share resources that helped me during my journey. Maybe they will help you too. I tested positive for COVID in March, and I am now on week 5. It’s been… Continue reading Surviving Coronavirus – Lists
Create a Virtual Team Lobby or Team Room
With the move to remote work for so many, including myself, an idea occurred to me. Likely, your teams and colleagues are using many new tools and connecting in different ways if you were previously and primarily co-located. Over the last two weeks, I’ve collected and cataloged tools, articles, and resources on overdrive to support… Continue reading Create a Virtual Team Lobby or Team Room
2019 My Year in Books
I blew past my goal! I set it lower based on last year’s experience where I felt like I wasn’t absorbing everything toward the end. This year though, while I did have a few weeks where reading felt less enjoyable, I didn’t feel like stopping at my more modest goal. I can’t help myself! So… Continue reading 2019 My Year in Books
Rounding the corner on 2019’s reading goal
I’ve definitely met my goal, but I’ll wait to report my results until the year ends… In the meantime, some great podcast episodes on reading that you may find helpful: NPR’s Lifekit: How to Read More Books NPR’s Lifekit: Not a Regular Reader? 4 Strategies to Make Reading a Habit Lifehacker: Reading for the Rushed… Continue reading Rounding the corner on 2019’s reading goal
First Inaugural Women In Agile Conference at Business Agility Midwest 2019
On Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, the afternoon before Business Agility Midwest 2019, the Women in Agile (WIA) conference here in Columbus gathered nearly 80 women and allies to learn and share our experience and knowledge with each other. Keynote Maureen Metcalf, CEO of The Innovative Leadership Institute, whose podcast airs on Voice America and author… Continue reading First Inaugural Women In Agile Conference at Business Agility Midwest 2019
A Work In Progress
Growing up I played the piano. I must have been at least slightly musically gifted because there were definitely times I didn’t practice and I got away with it. My music teacher finally quit me, and that was probably a good call. I held myself to such crazy expectations to get things quickly it was… Continue reading A Work In Progress