Blogs & vlogs
What is DevOps? Definition by Donovan Brown #devopsIn this Short, Martin Hinshelwood shares his favorite definition of DevOps, inspired by Donovan Brown: "DevOps is the union of people, processes, and products to enable the continuous delivery of value to end users."Dec 7, 2024
The True Mark of a Leader: Creating Legacies That Outlast You #leadership #leaderIn this powerful excerpt from a conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim from@cyriljuniordim, Cyril reflects on the true essence of leadership: creating a legacy by empowering others to break barriers and go further. Through his work in universities and schools across Africa, Cyril shares his inspiring vision of success—one where future leaders surpass their mentors to achieve even greater heights.Dec 4, 2024
The Hidden Truth About Feedback: What Are We Really Sharing? #feedbackWhat if feedback isn’t just about someone else’s behavior or work? In this thought-provoking video, Joanna Płaskonka dives into the fascinating idea that feedback reveals more about our own needs and perspective than the person we're addressing. 🧠✨Nov 22, 2024
This Definition of 'Nerd' Will Make You Rethink Everything #redefining #nerdOscar Styf sits down with Joanna Płaskonka to explore the true meaning of the words nerd and geek. Oscar offers a refreshing perspective, redefining these labels not as stereotypes but as celebrations of passion. Whether it's a games nerd, research nerd, or even a sports nerd, being a nerd simply means being deeply passionate about something you love.Nov 17, 2024
Preparing for DnD is similar to what we should be doing in our professional environment #boundariesWhy are we here? What do we want to achieve? What do we want to avoid? How will we collaborate, and how can we best support each other? These are crucial questions, whether preparing for a Dungeons and Dragons game or starting to work as a team in an organization.Nov 16, 2024
From Tabletop to Top Skills: How Games Teach Professionals to Master Uncertainty #tabletopgamesIn this video, Joanna Płaskonka and Oscar Styf from @PragmaticShift dive into the growing popularity of tabletop and war games in professional settings. Discover why companies are turning to these games as a safe environment to teach valuable skills like improvisation, adaptability, and navigating uncertainty. Learn how playing can prepare you for the unpredictable challenges of the workplace!Nov 15, 2024
Why it can be difficult to talk to RISK, COMPLIANCE, LEGAL, PROCUREMENT and what to do about it?In this brief conversation between Simon Reindl and Joanna Płaskonka, an important topic takes center stage: risk, compliance, legal, and procurement experts aren’t difficult by nature—it’s simply part of their role and the challenging situations they are put into. When we neglect to involve them or consult on product development decisions, we only make their jobs significantly harder. The solution? Engage them early, and engage them often.Nov 7, 2024
Humans needs boundaries to self-manage: governance create those boundaries #agilegovernanceDiscover why boundaries are essential for effective self-management in this highlight from a conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Simon Reindl. Together, they explore how governance provides the necessary structure for Agile teams to thrive, fostering autonomy within defined limits. #agilegovernance #selfmanagementNov 6, 2024