Leigh Espy

How can you develop healthy and productive team communication? There are times when it can be good for teams to have conversations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. If a …

Some teams who are new to agile think it is a very loose way of doing work. In reality, agile requires a good deal of discipline. There are multiple ceremonies …

When considering using an agile approach, there may be skepticism in your organization. After all, change can be hard, and teams need to understand the benefits of changing the way …

Ever wonder about Agile user story components or user story elements? In waterfall, we are generally familiar with user requirements. They are often compiled into a document that lists the …

During projects, you know that change will happen. It is rare that you get to the end of an initiative and everything went exactly as expected. Agile practices allow the …

Do you have a clear understanding of agile team roles, structures, and responsibilities? If not, here’s a quick look into how agile teams work together effectively. Agile teams operate differently …

Your team backlog is made up of all the incomplete user stories that are not in the current sprint. They are the stories that have been written but not yet …

Agile development has become a popular method of project delivery, with much being written about it today. Project Managers are becoming Scrum Masters, and teams talk about having daily scrum …

When leading teams, you want to be seen as a trusted leader. Your team looks to you to provide guidance and support, remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and help ensure success. …

Have you ever heard someone say there’s value in silence (nonverbal) communication? What is silence in communication? Many years ago, when I coached families on communication skills, I was still …