Tag Archives: Remote

How MOPs teams are staying agile as remote work becomes the norm

Agile expert and coach Stacey Ackerman says it’s important to have a strong facilitator to make sure everyone is actively participating in the conversation. Amy Gesenhues on March 25, 2020  When the agile movement first began, one of the founding principles was ‘face-to-face’ communication, according to Stacey Ackerman, an agile expert and founder of Agilify, … Continue reading How MOPs teams are staying agile as remote work becomes the norm

How Do I Make Remote Work More Enjoyable? Consider One-Degree Shifts

Eric Termuende — March 24, 2020 Peggy_Marco / Pixabay In studying workplace culture and analyzing trends for the future, I’ve learned that there are two things that people hate: change and the way things are. That puts us in a tough spot, doesn’t it? Similar to rush-hour gridlock, many people would agree that standing still … Continue reading How Do I Make Remote Work More Enjoyable? Consider One-Degree Shifts

4 Trends in Remote Work That Will Affect Your Company’s Bottom Line This Year

Peter Daisyme — March 20, 2020 Trends in remote work shifted from a luxury to a desirable bonus years ago. Today, remote work has become the new normal for many. And, that trend will continue in the new decade. According to research from Upwork, 73% of all departments will include remote workers by 2028. Businesses … Continue reading 4 Trends in Remote Work That Will Affect Your Company’s Bottom Line This Year

Remote Agile (Part 1): Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners

Stefan Wolpers — March 20, 2020 TL; DR: Remote Agile, Part 1: Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners Agile has always been about colocation, about direct communication, physical boards, and all the other haptic and analog moments to create value in the digital realm. As a Professional Scrum Trainer, I … Continue reading Remote Agile (Part 1): Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners

4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Remote Workforce Healthy and Productive

Syed Balkhi — March 19, 2020 Working from home is convenient, and for some, a regular part of their lives. It’s easy to do with an on-site, physical office, but for those who lead remote workforces like me, how can you support your employee’s health and wellness from afar? Wellness programs can make work more … Continue reading 4 Simple Ways to Keep Your Remote Workforce Healthy and Productive

Remote work and fallback plans: Why flexibility is key to working from home

Many companies are sending employees home to work remotely, highlighting the need for contingency plans for communications and business continuity. Jennifer Cannon on March 17, 2020 As millions of employees in the global workforce start to work remotely — many for the first time — teams are relying more heavily on video conference and virtual … Continue reading Remote work and fallback plans: Why flexibility is key to working from home