Rob Cooper

Agile leadership presents a flexible and responsive framework to address the intricacies of complex decision-making processes. This highly practical Anderson training course will explore the fundamental principles of agile leadership & its applicability in executive councils & decision-making units, and will empower leaders, executives & decision-makers with the expertise & capabilities to integrate agile principles into their roles effectively. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/drhHDyti #Anderson #decisionmaking #agileleadership #management #trainingcourse

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At #agile2024 in Manchester we got to meet and hear from the founders of DSDM and the Agile Manifesto. Two important elements of the story of Human Agility. Naturally we had various conversations about when Agile actually started. Here I trace human agility as far back as 1620 (yes, sixteen twenty). Next time I will take it back even further to pre-agricultural times. 😀 And then I will introduce Natural Agility or Natural Agile. I believe that we are born agile, and have it smothered as we reach our teens. Unplugging Agile from the Matrix is the work David Michel and I are doing on how to return to that state.

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Tomorrow on the Agile Network! Paul Goddard and I will give a presentation, so controversial it has been turned down by multiple conferences! Well, if I mean by "controversial" - I mean "didn't sound as interesting as it actually is when written down for a submission." It is on Pairing - The secret and forgotten Agile skill that could up your game... whoever you are! It is at 3pm BST and is exclusive to the network! Sign up now using my codes: One is a free month for people who purchase a monthly membership. The other is 20% off the annual membership. AGILEBEAR8CM - 1 Month Free AGILEBEAR8C20 - 20% off Annual Membership Link in the comments!

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A few of you may have seen the inaugural #PizzaandPostits happened earlier this week at the awesome Jet Age Museum in #Gloucester. It was an awesome evening with three lightning talks from Matt Spruce - Agile Coach, Wayne Smallman, and myself. The talks from Matt (feedback loops) & Wayne (accountability) were both powerful and though provoking that landed really well with the group by leveraging real world situations and how these topics influence products and teams. Keep an eye out for the next event. Hopefully we can get this in the dairy soon! Here is a short clip of my session which was based on the power of Radical Candor®. This exact piece is demonstrating obnoxious aggression. Take a look and see what you think? Is #radicalcandor something that you are familiar with? If not I can highly recommend the book from Kim Scott or taking a look at her organisation as there are some great resources there to grow your capability with this subject. #meetup #agile #feedback #accountability #businessagility

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Want to finish 2024 with a new qualification? Join me on 16th and 17th December for my final Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master course of the year. Whether you’re new to Agile or looking to deepen your understanding, this course will help you develop the skills you need to lead high-performing teams and deliver better results. We’ll use Mural to collaborate on real-world scenarios, and you’ll have the chance to work in breakout rooms with others, discussing and debating Agile challenges. Expect case studies, interactive exercises, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share your experiences. What sets this course apart? It’s fun, it’s practical, and it’s packed with real insights from my work in telecoms, defence, finance, and more. Plus, by the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take the Certified Scrum Master exam. Course Details: Dates: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th December Time: 9am - 5pm (UK/GMT) Location: Zoom & Mural Early Bird Price: £495 per ticket (+ VAT) Standard Price: £595 per ticket (+ VAT) I also offer an “out of work discount” for those currently between jobs. Seats are limited, so message me directly to learn more! Ready to end the year as a Certified Scrum Master? Message me today or find the link in the comments to secure your spot!

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Great Scrum Masters create empowered, high-performing teams through effective leadership. But with so many leadership styles available, how do you employ the right one for different situations? John McFadyen explored this topic in this month's masterclass for Agile Success Academy delegates, which is now available to rewatch in the Academy. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/49qSF3n Next month, Karim Harbott will be hosting the masterclass with his talk on "Achieving A Tipping Point In Your Agile Transformation". We hope to see you there! #ScrumMaster #Leadership #Agile #Masterclass

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Rapid share... longer one coming. (probably a newsletter) I will leave the Agile Alliance/Agile Business Consortium Conference in Manchester today. And it was one of the best conferences I have attended. Was it perfect? Of course not. We are in the middle of an economic recession, and the price-linked elements of Agile have collapsed. So, amid this, I was not expecting much, and there was a bit of doom and gloom. What I found was a vibrant and healthy community. The ideas and introspection on what we are doing, the quest to reimagine our work, and the side quests into exploring the Agile Business Consortium's new Agile Project Management and Sustainability framework are amazing. Peter Coesmans and Arie van Bennekum cut through the Agile bullcrap. Katie Taylor was amazing at holding it all together. My friend and inspiration, Dave Snowden , is going from strength to strength. It was so good to see Giles Lindsay (FIAP FBCS FCMI) and I'm looking forward to collaborations with him. It was great spending time with Jutta Eckstein and Seb Rose. Highlights for me included meeting Beven and doing a beer side quest. and of course Joanna Masraff 🌱 , Cass Van Gelder , and Suzanne Lagerweij were fantastic Kareoke company. Over the pond, Marjolein Pilon, Stuart Young , Heidi Musser , Ellen Grove , Alistair Cockburn, 🔑 Sanjiv Augustine 🎯 , Jon Kern , and Jim Highsmith being linked in. So... I am excited, eager, and feeling huge potential. If this is what Dead Agile feels like, I wish it had happened years ago! There is a humility and soul-searching that really suits the community now. And it feels stronger than ever and focused on its value to the world. It feels less about high-paid contracts and more about using Agile to change the world."

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This is my favourite officially approved SAFe case study. https://lnkd.in/ehnxSAnV The reason I like this SAFe case study the best is … wait for it … because it does not do SAFe! That’s right this officially approved article on SAFe by a top SAFe expert, does not do SAFe! Its for the SAFe ‘Community Contributions’ series by Luke Hohmann, who is a ‘SAFe Fellow’, which SAFe describe as the “most prestigious distinction, recognizing individuals who have exhibited the highest level of thought leadership and transformational expertise for implementing the Scaled Agile Framework.” Impressive, most impressive. The reason its not a SAFe case study (despite what it says) is because it breaks at least one of the many SAFe rules that make SAFe … errr well … SAFe. But can you tell me which exact explicit SAFe rule it breaks? For even more learning you may wish to avoid two days in a scaling course and instead join my Certified LeSS Basics course for only a day. Link: https://lnkd.in/eQiYH9tg Whereby you can learn about scaling and descaling. Potentially twice the learning in half the time :P

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The Definition of Done is the cornerstone of quality and delivery for Scrum teams.The Scrum Master’s role is about helping the team deliver, not just keeping them happy. If you're not achieving a 'done' increment, how are you truly supporting the team's success? In this short, we explore why the Definition of Done matters and how it ensures clarity and completeness in every delivery. #ScrumMaster #DefinitionOfDone #AgileTips #scrum

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It is well worth a watch to learn more about how coaching and Kanban are the perfect combination with the fabulous Helen Meek

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Are you CLEAR on what's important in your agile evolution with Giles Lindsay (FIAP FBCS FCMI)

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Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of delivering the Scrum.org Professional Scrum with Kanban course in collaboration with TheScrumMaster.co.uk. This course covers - how Kanban can complement Scrum - How we can bring life to Scrum events - How we can make data-guided decision The course provides actionable insights, and our learners agree! A big thanks to Nick Sullivan for sharing this fantastic review. The highlight of the review for me is "the improvement i can bring into my teams." This encapsulates what the training is all about—focusing on actionable learning and real-world application, not just certificates.

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💡 Do agile teams really need change managers? While agile methodologies often leave this role out, the value of change management in ensuring successful initiatives is undeniable. In our latest article, we explore the critical contributions change managers bring to agile projects, from stakeholder engagement to continuous feedback loops. Discover the practical tips for integrating change management into agile teams to maximize adoption and readiness. Read more on how this essential role fits into each agile phase. 👇 #Agile #ChangeManagement #Leadership #ChangeAdoption #ProjectManagement #TheChangeCompass

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Looking to implement the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) in your organisation? Our latest article provides an overview of SAFe® and its benefits for large-scale agile projects. Discover how professional training can help your team stay ahead in a competitive market. Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments section. #AgileTraining #SAFe #BusinessGrowth

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