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The Rollover Hazard: Why Rolling Over User Stories Shouldn't Be Routine

Everybody talks about prioritization, but, hold on a sec, what does that exactly mean? How do we prioritize? When people say, there is more value, what do they mean?

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Product Backlog Bankruptcy

I usually steer clear of dramatic titles and topics, like "Agile is dead," as they often evoke negative feelings and thoughts. However, today we're exploring an exception. During a recent mentoring session, a passionate product professional asked about Product Backlog Bankruptcy, sparking considerable curiosity. In this blog, I'll explain what Product Backlog Bankruptcy is, when to consider this dramatic approach, some alternative terms, how to declare bankruptcy, how to manage it, and how to avoid needing it.

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The Retrospective and Facilitation Series - Positivity

In a previous blog post, we explored the intricacies of facilitating a retrospective session. We encouraged readers to embark on a treasure hunt for actionable tips that could be applied while facilitating their own retrospectives. In this blog, we are sharing one of the tips about ice breakers in retrospective and beyond.

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The Retrospective and Facilitation Series - Ice Breaker

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TEST Mentor Coaching, Observed Coaching, Performance Evaluation, and Coaching Supervision

Are you intrigued by the idea of professional coaching and keen to delve into this field? If so, you might feel the broad spectrum of coaching methodologies bewildered? In this blog, we will dive into them, from Mentor Coaching Observed Coaching to Performance Evaluation Coaching Sessions and Coaching Supervision.

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The Retrospective and Facilitation Series - Working Agreement

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The Retrospective and Facilitation Series - Stay Energized, Positive and Patient

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Cultivating Performance with Purposeful Conversations

Have you found yourself in situations where offering feedback seems essential but also presents a challenge, particularly when conveying critical points? How often do you find yourself weighing the decision to express your thoughts versus letting the moment pass? Explore the art of purposeful conversations for delightful Interactions and performance.

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professional coaching

Mentor Coaching, Observed Coaching, Performance Evaluation, and Coaching Supervision

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product

Six Essential Tips for Mastering the Art of Saying No to Stakeholders

Stakeholders are intelligent, resourceful and insightful. We want to collaborate with stakeholders and work with active stakeholder management. Yet, "how to work with difficult stakeholders", "how to say no to stakeholders", "how to cope with hard headed stakeholders", are typical questions that come up during our public coaching circles, and workshops. Check out for some tips to master the art of better stakeholder collaboration.

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agile leader

Is "Good Job" Really Good?

How often do you say Good Job? Or Great? Or Fantastic? Or Good Work? How often do you hear these around you? I am sure none of the phrases are new to you. The phrase "Good job” and its equivalents are ubiquitous in our daily interactions, especially when offering praise or encouragement.

The Impact of Positive Emotions on Decision-Making

This blog discusses about the impact of emotions on decision-making offers a comprehensive view of how positive and negative emotions influence our cognitive processes and, subsequently, our choices and behaviors. And most important of all, what does this mean for us in our workplace.

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The Retrospective and Facilitation Series

Many of our blog readers have expressed their appreciation for the Agile Coaching Series and have voiced a desire for more content in this format. To inject some excitement, we've also designed this series to double as a treasure hunt game. Dive into the details now and embark on your adventure!

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Does Daily Scrum have to be daily?

So often we hear people talk about daily Scrum - does it have to be daily? How do we work with this as a team member, a ScrumMaster, and/or a leader who wants to support the team to the next level?

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facilitation

Ease Estimation with Great Facilitation

After we build a better understanding, let's take a look how great facilitation will ease the entire estimation work. You will also find some tips for agile coaches and ScrumMasters.

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Still Puzzled about Estimation?

There are things that never go away - estimation is definitely one of them. Estimation has been a challenge for decades, and it continues to be one of the headaches for many... In this article, I will share some tips for most of you who are spending much time and energy estimating, with some key alignments that can help you and colleagues around you.

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Navigating the Ocean of Scaling Frameworks

Confused about so many frameworks about agile at scale? I am sure that you know each organization is different - there isn't such a concept of one-size-fit-all. How do we work with agility at scale in our own context? Check out this blog to see why skills in scaling can help advance your current unique situation.

Celebrating 80 countries!

In November, 2023, we have had the privilege supporting clients from 80 countries!!! I would love to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuous support and trust, which means the world to me and to each one of us at Evelyn Konsult AB! Join our global community for networking, learning, and growth together!

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product

Coaching Products: 8 Tips for Success

I use a human head as an analogy to explain the product owner role during my product workshops. This is also where I discuss about all the important things we have to consider in the head to achieve product excellence by building the 'right things' continuously. Check out a list of condensed tips to get started!

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The Beauty of Naïve Questions – Experience it!

Working Agreement is a powerful tool to support a team in any stage. What are some great characteristics of a working agreement? How can we benefit from this wonderful tool?

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Beyond Transformation: Embracing Agile Evolution

The natural world has shown us that transformation is important. How to embrace Agile evolution for organisational success? Learn some insights from our past graduates of Certified Agile Leadership.

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The Power of Working Agreement

Working Agreement is a powerful tool to support a team in any stage. What are some great characteristics of a working agreement? How can we benefit from this wonderful tool?

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The Essentials of Stakeholder Management

Although product people are supposed to work with products, guess what? Reality tells us product people work with people. Hence stakeholder management skills become critical for product people, whether you are a product owner, or a product manager. Check out the essentials of stakeholder management.

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Prioritization Is An Art

Everybody talks about prioritization, but, hold on a sec, what does that exactly mean? How do we prioritize? When people say, there is more value, what do they mean?

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The Art of Feedback

Giving feedback is one of the most important skills of a leader to grow people. Feedback should be like a gift. What to give, how to wrap, when to give, and how to give?