Luis Gonçalves

Most companies I meet struggle with customer focus, team empowerment, combining building with learning, evidence-guided decisions... These challenges are almost universal. In my Lean PM workshop we discuss the root causes of the challenge and practice hands-on frameworks and methods that make a true difference. Early-bird tickets now available for the September cohort.

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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m thrilled to announce that I will be instructing an OKR Coach course accredited by the OKR Consortium! 🎓✨ This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement and coach OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) within your organization. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course will provide you with the tools to drive alignment, focus, and performance. What you’ll gain: 🚀- In-depth understanding of OKR principles and best practices 🚀- Practical coaching techniques to support teams and individuals 🚀- Strategies to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Why choose this course? 🚀- Accredited by the prestigious OKR Consortium 🚀- Led by an experienced instructor (that’s me! 😊) 🚀- Interactive sessions with real-world examples and case studies This is an evening course (CET) Which is perfect for coinsultants billing hours in the day time and learning in the evening. 📅 Course Start Date: Monday January 6th 18:00 - 21:00 📍 Location: Online 💼 Who Should Attend: Managers, Team Leaders, HR Professionals, and anyone interested in mastering OKRs Don’t miss this. Register here: https://lnkd.in/duhkFgY9 #OKR #Businessdevelopment #Organisasjonsutvikling #leanagileleadership #smidig #teknologiledelse

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How to stay a bad leader forever: Say YES to everything. 5 frameworks to help you let people down easy: 1. The Priority Matrix Decline • Utilize a prioritization matrix to visually illustrate where the request falls in relation to current projects • Share the matrix with the requester, explaining the criteria used to determine the priority level of each item • Highlight the limited resources available and the need to focus on high-impact initiatives • Emphasize that while their request has merit, it cannot be accommodated at this time due to other priorities 2. Sandwich Feedback Technique • Begin by acknowledging the positive aspects of the request, such as its creativity • Clearly state that the request cannot be fulfilled at this time, providing specific reasons related to team capacity, or resource constraints • End on a positive note, expressing appreciation for their initiative and encouraging them to continue bringing forward ideas • Offer to discuss alternative ways to address the underlying need behind the request 3. The Alternative Path Approach • Recognize the value of the request and the thought that went into it • Explain how the request, while promising, does not fully align with the current strategic direction of the team • Propose an alternative course of action that better fits the broader objectives • Offer to collaborate with the requester to refine the alternative approach 4. Deferred Yes Framework • Express enthusiasm for the request and its potential to add value • Clarify that current circumstances prevent its immediate execution • Propose a specific milestone or time frame after which the request can be revisited • Outline the criteria or conditions that need to be met for the request to be approved in the future, providing a clear roadmap 5. Educational No Method • Acknowledge the merits of the request and the effort put into proposing it • Provide a detailed explanation of the broader context that necessitate declining the request • Share relevant data, industry trends, or internal metrics that support the decision to say no • Frame the decline as an opportunity for the requester to learn more about the factors that influence decision-making within the team • Offer resources or training that can help the requester better understand the strategic landscape Remember, letting people down easy is about respecting their ideas and efforts while maintaining focus on the bigger picture. By using these frameworks, you can decline requests with empathy, clarity, and a growth mindset. Embrace the opportunity to have meaningful conversations that foster understanding and collaboration, even in the face of a "no." Join the 12,000+ leaders who get our weekly email newsletter. https://lnkd.in/en9vxeNk

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How to see happy faces? Share something you know about to a cohort of "learning hungry". I spent the Sunday facilitating a discussion on "Agile Portfolio Management" and the results were fantastic as you see !!! Interested in joining a session like this? Check out the link https://lnkd.in/gJXhQJ7y to register. June is the last iteration! #continuouslearning #onedaycourses #weekendlearning

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Together with a new secret friend I've been working on a new workshop called "𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧". Below the structure so far I've come up with so far. What do you think? 🎯 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 ▶ Enhance team collaboration and communication. ▶ Leverage visualization techniques to uncover insights and solve problems. ▶ Foster an agile mindset and adaptability within the team. ▶ Create an engaging, multi-sensorial learning experience. ⏰ 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Full-day workshop (8 hours) or split into two half-day sessions (4 hours each). 📝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 (30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) ▶ Welcome and introduction to the workshop. ▶ Overview of objectives and agenda. ▶ Icebreaker activity to warm up the group. 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 1: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (1 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) ▶ Presentation: Importance of visualization in collaboration. ▶ Activity: Visual storytelling exercise. ▶ Participants create a visual map of their current project or a challenge they face. ▶ Share and discuss visual maps in small groups. 🍪 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 (15 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 2: 𝘈𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 (1 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) ▶ resentation: Introduction to agile methodologies. ▶ Activity: Agile games and simulations. ▶ Use games like “The Marshmallow Challenge” to illustrate agile principles. ▶ Debrief and discuss lessons learned. 🍝 𝘓𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 (1 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳) 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 3: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 (1 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) ▶ Presentation: Techniques for collaborative problem solving. ▶ Activity: Process mapping and graphic recording. ▶ In teams, participants map out a current workflow or process using graphic recording techniques. ▶ Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. ☕ 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 (15 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 4: 𝘐𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (1 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳 30 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴) ▶ Presentation: Creating multi-sensorial learning experiences. ▶ Activity: Hands-on group exercise. ▶ Use a real-world scenario relevant to the participants’ work. ▶ Encourage teams to use all learned techniques to address the scenario. ▶ Present solutions and get feedback. ▶ Wrap-Up and Reflection (30 minutes) 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱. ▶ Open floor for reflections and questions. ▶ Collect feedback for future improvements. ▶ Closing Activity (15 minutes) ▶ Final collaborative activity to reinforce team spirit. ▶ Thank participants and provide resources for further learning.

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Great Performance Review: How to Appraise Team Members' Performance Often, Project Managers have a formal responsibility to appraise team members’ performance during and at the end of a project. But, even if performance appraisal is not a requirement on you, I believe it is a duty you should honor. https://lnkd.in/e8CembC7

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Michael Lewrick's "Design Thinking and Innovation Metrics" truly breaks down the complexity of measuring creativity and innovation. It’s amazing how understanding users deeply can lead to breakthroughs that are both impactful and relevant. Also, defining clear metrics is a game-changer. It turns abstract ideas into actionable steps, making it easier to track progress and see what’s working. One thing I'd add is the power of a feedback loop. Consistently engaging with users and iterating based on their input ensures that innovations stay aligned with their needs and expectations. It's like a conversation—listening and adapting are key to making real progress.

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1. "Team of Teams" by General Stanley McChrystal 2. "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni 3. "Smarter Faster Better" by Charles Duhigg All this knowledge for less than $100! Download the Launch Readiness Checklist - https://lnkd.in/eF2DMX8K #ProductLaunch #Teamwork #BusinessSuccess #launch #productmarketing #productmanagement #b2bmarketing

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How to frame problems using a systematic, repeatable process How to develop and test solutions using the 80/20 rule How to identify user needs and develop solutions to meet them How to use design thinking to generate ideas and discover creative solutions How to plan and execute primary and secondary research How to design and build effective surveys

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Strategy Execution Toolkit Credits to Elangovan Perumal, PMP®, be sure to follow him! _____ MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR LEADERS TO TACKLE STRATEGY EXECUTION CHALLENGES! Executing a strategy isn’t just about having a plan It’s about using the right tools - Strategy Platforms - Balanced Scorecard - Objectives and Key Results - Communication Tools - Performance Analytics CXO BEST PRACTICES: 1. INVEST IN EXECUTION PLATFORMS ↳ Streamline management. 2. IMPLEMENT BSC AND OKRS ↳ Ensure goal alignment. 3. ENSURE CLEAR COMMUNICATION ↳ Drive execution. 4. MONITOR PERFORMANCE ↳ Adapt strategies with analytics. 5. MANAGE CHANGE EFFECTIVELY ↳ Use sensemaking tools. _____ Follow JM Leadership Lab for more tips.

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The more risks you take, the faster you learn 🚀 In #productmanagement, a growth mindset is crucial You’ll never have the resources to build everything you want The best way to prioritize is to get quick, cost-effective signals from the market Here are some guidelines: ✨ Increase the number of experiments: The more ideas you test, the more chances you have to find what truly works. Even failed experiments will teach you something ✨ Make experiments more extreme: Push boundaries right away instead of making small, incremental changes. This approach will reveal impactful insights faster ✨ Don’t self-reject experiments: Just because an idea sounds crazy doesn’t mean it won’t work. What if it does? ✨ Keep experiments simple: Avoid letting them get bogged down in endless meetings and logistics before they even get off the ground

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From OKRs to NCTs: Our New Framework for Planning 🚀 Most teams know & use OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) when it comes to planning & execution. However, NCTs (Narrative, commitments, tasks) are still fairly new and unfamiliar to many. Even fewer understand the key differences between them. We recently switched to NCTs, and the impact has been transformative. While OKRs outline WHAT we aim to achieve ↳ They often fall short in aligning larger teams(50+) around the WHY +context. It takes time to ensure everyone is aligned with the reason behind an objective and how it fits into the big picture. That’s where NCTs come in. 🔄 NCTs approach planning differently by: ✅ Framing the narrative first → clearly explaining our current situation and the problem we're solving. This storytelling provides instant clarity, helping everyone understand the WHY. It’s about creating a shared context that resonates with the entire team. The result? → Faster alignment, stronger focus, and a deeper sense of purpose. 🔑 We started using NCTs in Q3 and will keep it in Q4 as the shift is so impactful. The key with NCTs is crafting a clear narrative that a large group can understand instantly - something OKRs struggle with due to their rigid structure. NCTs, however, give us the flexibility to: - outline the details - define constraints - identify who will drive the solution forward. As we keep exploring this approach, I’ll share more insights soon! Though, it is important to keep in mind that execution is everything, not planning :) So, whatever works for you, keep it simple when you are a small team. 💬 Has anyone else tried NCTs or a similar method? Let’s discuss! 👇 Featuring our planning mastermind Vinícius Tsugue from our recent team offsite in Serbia!

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Driving Innovation: Our Tech Leaders Embrace Change with Strategic Leadership! 🚀 Successful change-agile leaders at every level within an organization adapt to shifts in the business environment by capitalizing on opportunities. Here are five integrated behaviors that, together, create a competitive advantage for the organization: 1- Sharing a compelling and clear purpose 2- Looking ahead to see opportunities 3- Seeking out what’s not working 4- Promoting calculated risk-taking and experimentation 5- Looking for boundary-spanning partnerships Our amazing leadership at Devigital navigates evolving landscapes with adaptive strategies, driving innovation and ensuring success! #techleaders #leadership #agileleaders #drivinginnovation #leadershipexcellence #embracechange #adaptiveleadership

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A minimum viable product (MVP) MVP is a version of your product that may not be fully complete, but it is functional enough for users to test and provide feedback. Its purpose is to determine if there is a market for your idea and if it effectively solves a problem for your customers. An MVP serves as a crucial starting point for Agile projects, which emphasize continuous feedback and iterative improvement by adding new features and refining existing ones to an existing product. Developing an MVP helps you bring something to market faster, reach out to early adopters for feedback, and design your product around the needs of the target market. This can in turn help eliminate waste by leaning into ideas that resonate with early users and abandoning ideas that won’t work. #supplychain #business #supplychainmanagement #productdevelopment

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Building leadership pipeline can be tedious for the organizations, I have been working with organizations to develop leadership pipeline and using #Leadership Readiness Index developed by Increment-US which reflects a holistic and comprehensive blend of critical capabilities essential for effective leadership in VUCA business environment. It focuses on skills and competencies which act as a solid foundation for leadership readiness, enabling & empowering professionals to lead with confidence, agility and impact. #leadershippipeline #leadershipdevelopment #Agility #Coaching 💫

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