As is often the case for me, when out and about doing “real life” things, I stumble upon analogies that help cement Agile concepts for myself as well as for how I might explain them…
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Why Agile is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofits, your team is constantly navigating a unique set of challenges — resource constraints, growing community need, and the ever-present pressure to maximize impact with limited time and funding. Your mission…
How Agile is Like a Football Team
You’ve got a big goal for your nonprofit, and you’re ready to score. But to get there, you need more than just one superstar. You need a team that knows how to work together, trusts…
Becoming Stronger Together
We all experience changes in our work environments every day. We need something to rely on through shifts and uncertainties, a compass to guide our teams as we move forward. And providing direction for individuals…
Unlock Better Work Through Meaningful Feedback
We’ve all been there: you ask for reviews of your work, only to receive a lukewarm “Looks great, no edits!” or a nitpicky “You missed a comma.” Small sigh. Although generally well-intentioned, these responses do…