Register for future talks like this at www.coachingagilejourneys.com Date: 11/14/17 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM EST Speaker: Mike Ackerbauer Topic: Understanding the Keys to Breakthrough Teams Description: Why do some Agile teams become shining innovators and others struggle? This talk will guide teams to understand the natural elements and flow of team problem solving. They will learn techniques to tailor the process for each team’s members. By doing so, they will unlock the natural innovative nature of every team member and find the “wisdom of the crowd” — how the people on an Agile team can wring out every last ounce of their creative best in service to their projects and each other. Speaker Bio: Mike Ackerbauer is the Whole Team Evangelist for IBM CIO’s Agile Academy, and links teams to exceptional tools and practices for extraordinary outcomes for their customers. A self-described transformation junkie, Mike is a former technology guy who discovered he has more passion for developing the people who develop technology. Mike is also a certified rock balancer and buffalo wings fanatic. Speaker’s links/social media: twitter.com/macker http://ack-labs.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelackerbauer/

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@macker ack-labs.com
I tend to ask a lot of questions.
I like to know all the facts.
I prefer facts to ideas and opinions.
I like to figure out what the problem is.
I like to understand things before I move forward.
I like to use my imagination.
I like variety, new things and surprises.
I like to take an original approach.
I can come up with lots of ways to solve a problem.
I like to play with ideas.
I like to compare my choices carefully.
It's hard to finish, because there's always
something I want to improve.
I like to take the time to make it “just right.”
I don't like taking short cuts.
I like to plan out exactly what’s going to
happen.
I’d rather try it than think about it.
I like to stay on task (and keep others on task).
I like to make things happen.
I enjoy selling my ideas to other people.
I like to motivate people into action.
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2. What do you really want?
Let me get this straight - you are telling me…?
Give me all the facts first.
I think we better get as much information as possible.
Are you sure we are solving the right problem?
Can we justify that?
What is the main purpose?
Precisely what do you mean?
I don’t want any surprises.
Why did this happen?
Is there any research?
Where would I find out about this?
So, just to make it clear…
I'll come up with something.
Wait, let's get a couple of more ideas.
Let’s try it a different way, just to experiment.
Spare me the details. Just give me the drift.
It's all good.
Here's another great idea….
I had a dream.
Let’s play.
The sky’s the limit.
Let’s visualize.
What if…
Can we make that better?
Did we look at all the criteria?
What are the pros and cons?
I am going to need some time for this.
Which is the best option?
Practice makes perfect
Let's weigh all the options.
Let’s take this step by step.
How can we test it?
I don't feel this is ready to be mass produced.
Our plan sounds good so far, but I still think we can improve it.
What is he cost/benefit for this solution vs. the other?
Take it or leave it.
Let's do it.
We don't have time for this!
Enough questions already.
I'm not waiting.
Just follow my lead!
I'll just take care of it myself.
What’s the bottom line?
You handle it — but keep me informed.
Let’s get started on this now. We can worry about the details later.
Let's move on, we have enough ideas.
It will work, trust me.
Let's get this settled right now.
@macker ack-labs.com
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Ideation
Development
Implementation
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