Blogs & vlogs
Fear, Uncertainty, and Adaptation: The New Business ImperativeIn this short clip from a longer conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Monika Malcherek, we explore the growing fear and uncertainty in today's unpredictable world. With Agile facing criticism and traditional models proving inadequate, the discussion focuses on the need for true adaptability and moving beyond illusions of control.Dec 24, 2024
Discovering Friendship with 'Kyre and the Cosmic Gates' #przygodykyreIn this video, Joanna Płaskonka explores the powerful lesson of friendship from Kyre and the Cosmic Gates. Drawing on research, Joanna highlights how the quality of our relationships profoundly impacts our happiness and life satisfaction.Dec 23, 2024
Agility Without the Buzzwords: The Competence That Matters #agileIn this thought-provoking video, Joanna Płaskonka explores the timeless skills originally highlighted in the Agile Manifesto—skills that go beyond buzzwords and trendy labels. The ability to adapt, inspect, and embrace healthy skepticism is more critical than ever in today's fast-changing world.Dec 22, 2024
Kyre and Cosmic Gates: The book by Agnieszka Topczewska Pińczuk and Marta Łapińska #booksIn this video, Joanna Płaskonka shares insights about the book "Kyre i kosmiczne Wrota" ("Kyre and Cosmic Gates"). This imaginative story combines themes of teamwork, programming, and energy from dragon poop in a fun and engaging way. Aimed at young readers, it encourages transforming problems into challenges while fostering collaboration and creativity. The narrative reflects the authors' passion for children's literature, making it both educational and entertaining.Dec 22, 2024
Scrum Reveals Problems #scrum #agileScrum and Agile aren’t here to save the day like Batman or a knight in shining armor. Instead, they help us uncover the truth about our challenges, become quicker, and more aware of the real issues. In this video, Joanna Płaskonka shares insights from her training sessions about the role of Scrum and Agile in revealing – but not magically solving – problems.Dec 21, 2024
Uncovering Better Ways: The Heart of Agility #agilemanifestoAgility isn't about a single path — it's about discovery and diversity. In this short video, I explore a key reminder from the Agile Manifesto: there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We’re all on different journeys, uncovering better ways.Dec 20, 2024
Team Psychological Safety TPS definition by professor Amy Edmondson #psychologicalsafetyDiscover Professor Amy Edmondson's concept of Team Psychological Safety—the shared belief that your team is a safe space for taking interpersonal risks.Dec 17, 2024
The False Promise of Agile: It’s Not Just Fast and Cheap #agileIn this clip from a conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Monika Malcherek, they confront one of the most damaging misconceptions about Agile: the false promise that it's always "fast and cheap." While Agile can improve efficiency and reduce costs, oversimplifying it to a quick fix leads to frustration and unrealistic expectations. Dec 16, 2024