Leigh Espy
- Business Communication
The value of silence in communication
Many years ago, when I coached families on communication skills, I was still learning about the value of silence in communication. Like others, if someone was in distress or had a problem, I was compelled to share information that I…
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The daily scrum meeting – A great team introduction to agile
Daily scrum meetings are necessary for a successful Agile approach. You’ve likely been hearing more these days about teams using Agile to deliver solutions. It’s becoming more popular, and you wonder if you’re missing the benefits. Using an Agile approach…
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5 Nonverbal communication mistakes you may not know you are doing
Did you know that no matter how carefully you choose your words or clothing, there are small behaviors that can sabotage your professional communication? No matter how many times you tweak that PowerPoint presentation to perfection, you can kill the…
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5 Rules for productive team communication
There are times when it can be good for teams to have conversations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. If a team is working through a difficult project or a new organizational structure, some team members may have fears or…
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How sprint ceremonies can increase collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement
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 throughout the sprint, each with a specific purpose. These ceremonies…
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5 Reasons to consider using an agile approach
When considering a move to 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 they work. If you have explored agile development…
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5 Key elements of an agile user story
In waterfall, we are generally familiar with user requirements. They are often compiled into a document that lists the business and technical needs of a project. However, in Agile, requirements take a different form. These are expressed in the form…
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Why is backlog grooming important?
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 done. They tend to add up over time and can…
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Why it is important to protect your sprint backlog?
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 team to adjust to changes during product delivery. Agile also…
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Understanding Agile team member roles and responsibilities
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 than traditional waterfall teams. Because of this, Agile team member…
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