Chapter 4
This skill is absolutely essential to effective leadership
What is communication?
What author said, "The society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy. Neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water."
Who is John Gardner
This person on the agile team is responsible for setting the direction and prioritizing the work.
Who is the product owner
The author named this president as the only president in our lifetime to be the "Great Communicator"
Who is Ronald Reagan
Recognized as a polymath, inventor scientist, printer, politician, and Freemason, this diplomat was the only man to sign the Declaration of Independence, Treaty of Paris, and the Constitution of the United States.
This role is responsible for ensuring progress is tracked and visible to everyone, as well as encouraging the team to take on more responsibility
Who is the scrum master
Danto Manquez Jr. said a leader must get things done through others, so he must have these abilities to inspire others
What is motivate, guide and direct, and listen.
John C. Maxwell says that you don't have to be Michael Jordan or Bill Gates to excel in the area of competence but if you want to cultivate that quality you need to do these five actions.
What is Show up every day, Keep improving, Follow through with excellence, Accomplish more than expected, and Inspire others
This mindset will enable the agile team to make lasting decisions, even when working within a cone of uncertainty.
What is finding the balance between making the minimum amount of decisions to get started, but still allow enough flexibility make changes.
People will not follow you if you don't have these two things figured out
what is what you want or where are you going
When thinking about people who are competent, you're really considering these three types of people
What is Those who can see what needs to happen, Those who can make it happen, Those who can make things happen when it really counts.
Set of values and principles designed to help you embrace the agile mindset.
What is the agile manifesto
John C. Maxwell says you need these four basic truths to be a more effective communicator
What is Simplify your message, See the Person, Show the Truth, Seek a Response
To imrpove your competence, the author states we must undertake the following
What is Get your head in the game, Redefine the standard, Find three ways to improve