2017 is nearly over. Again I learned a lot. Of course not all learning experiences were pleasant. My thanks go out to all the people that I worked with over the over the year.
Some of my personal learnings:
- the bikablo® visual facilitator course this year improved my skills a lot. I draw better flipcharts now because I am clearer in my visualizations, which helps me a lot in bringing my intention across.
- we need more plays and games in our work. Serious play has the power to let people, teams, companies explore new territories in a safe to fail way. Hence people can discuss themes they normally would rather not touch. I can only recommend the StrategicPlay® Certified Facilitator Training for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in Hamburg
- the command and (delusional conception of) control culture is still strong out there – as I could observe several times this year. Especially within some really big companies, but some smaller ones tic unfortunately the same way
- small companies with single ownership are very likely to tic like their owner tics
- metrics aren’t any good if they aren’t accepted by the majority of people involved in the process
- “agile transformations” are tricky at best. All is lost shouldn’t the existing and excepted leaders change first. A good approach is to focus on outcome and impact.
- the level of pain personally felt increases by the level of feeling helpless in a given situation
In December lady Fortuna had a nice surprise for me in store: I was lucky with my playplication and “won” a place at Play4Agile in February. I’m really looking forward to this.
To all of you jolly season greetings. Have a relaxed time between the years and let’s raise a glass to 2018.
To all my teachers, trainers, mentors and friends: I salute you! Thank you so much!
Cheers
Tom
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