Todd Kromann
Navigating the World of Industrial DevOps 2.0: Streamlining Hardware Development for Agile Teams
The world of software development has been revolutionized by the Agile methodology and DevOps practices, leading to faster and more...
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Todd Kromann
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Bridging the Gap: How Agile Coaches from Software Can Apply Their Skills to Hardware Development
Agile coaches are often well-versed in the principles of Agile methodologies for software development. However, applying these same...
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Todd Kromann
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Streamlining Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool for understanding and improving the flow of value through an organization. It provides a...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 30, 20234 min read
The one thing you're doing wrong with Change Management
There’s one thing that goes wrong with organizational change management. It starts with the very premise of change. Organizations...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Winning with the Right Team Size: Understanding the Nature of the Game and your Team Composition
The right team size and composition are crucial to any successful competitive venture, in business or sports. Similar to sports where the...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Boosting Team Communication and Trust with the 'Yes, and...' Improv Game in Agile Retros
Introduction: In agile retrospectives, it's essential to create a safe and open space for team members to share their thoughts, ideas,...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 27, 20231 min read
The Power of Improv in Agile Retros
Welcome to our series on "The Power of Improv in Agile Retros"! In this three-part series, we'll be exploring the benefits of...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Creating a Successful Retrospective Action Plan: Best Practices and Tips
In this blog post, we'll dive into the crucial step of creating a retrospective action plan and how to make it a success. Retrospectives...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 27, 20232 min read
The Improv Mindset in Agile: Embracing Uncertainty and Taking Risks
This is the second of 3 blogs on using Improv to improve meetings, collaboration, and increase business agility. In this blog we'll...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 27, 20232 min read
The Power of Improv in Agile Retros: How to Boost Team Communication and Trust
Agile retrospectives are an essential part of the agile process, providing teams with an opportunity to reflect on their progress and...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 16, 202311 min read
To Play or Not to Play: That is the Innovation Question
It's a question that has plagued corporate America for decades: how do we foster innovation and shake up the status quo? We've tried...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 16, 20233 min read
From Weaponizing Agile to Misunderstanding it: The Dangers of Bad Agile and How to fix
As a 25-year agile veteran, I've seen it all when it comes to the misuse and abuse of agile methodologies. From weaponizing agile to...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 12, 20238 min read
1 Million Agile Methods/Practices, Everything Agile...
Ok, you have to read that title with a Dr. Evil voice. There isn't that many, yet... but there are a lot. In this blog let's outline what...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 11, 20235 min read
Streamlining your Value Stream Mapping
Value stream mapping is a popular technique used by many companies to streamline and optimize their production process. The goal is to...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Weave or Forge: The Ripple Effects of Change
In Marc Danziger's blog on agile transformation, he writes about the importance of being mindful and humble in our approach to change. He...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 5, 202313 min read
Rubber Band Leadership: Using Tension to Transform
Today I had an inspiring chat with fellow agilest, Marc Danziger, an Agile consultant and coach at Eliassen Group, and long time mentor...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 5, 202314 min read
The Agile-ADKAR Method: Transform Your Business with a Yes, and Agile Approach to Change Management!
Overview and why, as a change agent, you want to read this: In this guide, you will learn how to effectively lead your organization...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 3, 20236 min read
Yes, and Scrumban
I was inspired to write this blog after reading Chapter 6 in Kate Papilio, \ Scrum This!: Straight Talk About Agile Transitions from...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 3, 20233 min read
10 Things I Learned From Scrum This!
Kate’s book, “Scrum This!: Straight Talk About Agile Transitions from Someone Who’s Been There”, is a valuable resource for agile coaches...
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Todd Kromann
Jan 3, 20238 min read
Maximize Your Agile Product Management with These 3 Decomposition Practices
In the world of agile product management, it's crucial to break down large, complex projects into smaller, more manageable pieces. This...
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