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How to have productive conversations — not confrontations — with employees

November 14, 2019

by Taylor Tomita One of the most difficult moments as a leader is when you come head-to-head in an argument with a staff member. Seen differently however, and one of the greatest challenges a leader has is to ensure everybody benefits from differences of opinion in the workplace. Nearly three-quarters of senior managers hate meetings...

November 12, 2019

by Beverly Clair When you’re the boss, it can be surprising to receive negative feedback. People give positive feedback more easily but negative feedback can be a bit tougher. The average employee is going to think twice before they let you know they’re not happy with the way you do things. This is not a...

November 5, 2019

When you think of problems as puzzles or challenges, and appreciate that most big problems are just sequences of smaller problems to be solved, the issue of ‘problems’ and problem-solving actually feels quite pleasant.

October 31, 2019

by Management 3.0 A while back we dove into the world of Agile with Arie van Bennekum one of the original founders of the Agile Manifesto. The world of Agile has since evolved, which is why we as Management 3.0 are delving into new territory with our Agile Talent workshop. Agile isn’t just for IT,...

October 29, 2019

by Smith Willas In today’s fast-paced world, most people are stressed. People have stress due to a lot of expectations in their personal life and workload, along with pressure to complete tasks on deadline. Stress hamper people a lot in their personal as well as work life. People spend most of their time at the...

October 24, 2019

In July 2019, a Management 3.0 workshop was held for visually impaired people so that they can pursue any career path, including management. Read about it here:

October 22, 2019

We love knowing what our facilitators are up to and we really love knowing people and companies are using our practices and how they’re adding value. This insightful post delves into how Management 3.0 practices are affecting change for organizations. by Management 3.0 Facilitator Venkatesh Rajamani Moving Motivators As an enterprise coach, I used Moving...

October 17, 2019

What is meant with Teal Organizations and how are they related to Management 3.0? An article by Jürgen Mohr, Management 3.0 Facilitator.

October 15, 2019

by Jennifer Riggins One of the prevailing themes — and one of the most misused misconceptions — of agile is self-organization. From cells to solar systems, self-organization is inherent to nature. And yet we somehow reject the concept in management. Self-Organization: It’s really just a matter of trust. One of the prevailing themes — and...

October 10, 2019

by Piotr Medyński, Founder & co-CEO of ISOLUTION In our company ISOLUTION, we’ve been using Kudo Cards for three years and it works great, supporting us in building a culture of appreciation. In this article I would like to describe how we’ve used the Kudo concept to create a culture book that works well for...

October 8, 2019

by Taylor Tomita Sometimes the greatest skill a boss can have is the ability to pass their work onto someone else. Delegating is a skill. It requires strategy, smart thinking and discipline. It’s an important one, since it frees up valuable time for the boss to concentrate on her own responsibilities and talents, which can...

October 8, 2019

This is a summarized transcript of one of our most popular episodes, it also happens to be a team episode where we dive into what it means to take a different approach to paying bonuses and giving merit money! In this episode, we delve into bonus money and peer to peer recognition. How that manifests,...

October 3, 2019

by Ljrobinson Robinson Becoming a leader is not something that people are born with, contrary to popular belief, it is something that is learned and must be worked on throughout a person’s life. That is why it is called personal development. You must want to become a leader and first learn to be a follower...

October 1, 2019

by Regina Del Rosario As the boss of a startup you’ve decided to wear many hats. You meet with clients, design monthly plans and projects and help employees become more productive. So far, you’ve proven that tasks can be accomplished even with your small pool of resources. However, you’ve also begun thinking of expanding your...

September 27, 2019

If you’re late to the party, we’ve just launched a fabulous new workshop, one that’s been in the pipelines for quite some time. We are pleased to announce our new Agile Talent (ICP-TAL) Workshop by Management 3.0. This is an ICAgile-accredited course based on our fabulously popular Management 3.0 Foundation Workshop.

September 26, 2019

by Varsha Agarwal When you watch Youtube, or browse through your website, adverts of products you want or have recently searched for appear on the screen. Not only products, but Facebook and LinkedIn even give you suggestions on who to connect with. Did you know that the ads and friend suggestions that appear on these...

September 24, 2019

by Beverly Clair Not so long ago if you referred to your place of work as ‘toxic’ it would imply there were dangerous substances around that could lead to ill health or death. Today it means more than that. In the 21st century a toxic work environment is one in which an overwhelming sense of...

September 19, 2019

Recently we held a Meetup at Adaptworks to show a powerful mix between Management 3.0 and SAFe®. In my opinion, it was one of the most interesting Meetups that I had the opportunity to attend.

September 17, 2019

by Luke Doyle Wherever in the world your business is based and particularly if it’s international, managing your team’s expectations regarding time off is a careful balance of statutory rights and your own business culture. We know that different places in the world have different quotas of leave available to their workforce. The bottom line...

September 12, 2019

by Wendy Dessler Is your small team buckling under the weight of work for your business? This might be a challenge, but it’s actually great news. In a world when many businesses don’t make it a year or longer, your small team is thriving and growing. That said, transitioning your team into a stable, larger...

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How to have productive conversations — not confrontations — with employees

November 14, 2019

How to manage negative feedback and nurture trust as a leader

November 12, 2019

What type of problem-solver are you?

November 5, 2019

Why Agile HR and Why Now? Exclusive Interview with Arie Van Bennekum

October 31, 2019

How Can Great Entrepreneurs Help Reduce Stress at Work?

October 29, 2019

Creating Fabulous Management 3.0 Workshops for Visually Impaired People

October 24, 2019

Unleashing the power & intelligence of people using Management 3.0 Practices

October 22, 2019

Management 3.0 and Teal Organizations – How are they related?

October 17, 2019

Self-Organization: It’s really just a matter of trust

October 15, 2019

The Value of Kudo Cards

October 10, 2019

How can managers become great delegators?

October 8, 2019

Management 3.0: Bonus money and peer to peer recognition

October 8, 2019

10 Tips to Becoming a Better Leader

October 3, 2019

When Does it Make Sense to Lease Your Staff?

October 1, 2019

Why You Need To Take Our New Agile Talent Workshop

September 27, 2019

Top 3 Reasons Why to Consider Machine Learning

September 26, 2019

What can be done to avoid creating a toxic workplace?

September 24, 2019

Management 3.0 & SAFe®: A Powerful Mojito

September 19, 2019

Why it ‘pays’ to be more relaxed about paid leave?

September 17, 2019

How to Expand a Small Team Into a Stable, Larger Group

September 12, 2019