Kris Chavious's guest appearances

Kris Chavious

Agile Coaches' Corner

David Horowitz

Mike Cooper

Daniel Vacanti

Jerry Smith

Esther Derby

Jorgen Hesselberg

Johanna Rothman

Mark Kilby

Michael Cooper

Yvonne Marcus

Sean Davis

Jeff Thompson

Ryan Ripley

Vasco Duarte

George Dinwiddie

OwlTail

Eric Landes

Adam Ulery

Andrea Floyd

Erica Menendez

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery, Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Erica Menendez, and  Kris Chavious. In this episode, they are celebrating Thanksgiving by sharing what they are thankful for from an Agile Perspective.   Key Takeaways  Adam is thankful for the great people he met in the Agile Community and for Dan for making this podcast! Andrea is reflecting on the previous year and shows her appreciation for those who show up with curiosity. Eric is thankful for being able to coach with two special colleagues. Kris stops to appreciate his Agile colleagues, their unique perspectives, and how they teach each other while respecting each other’s opinions. Erica is thankful for the Scrum Values, to have them, and to be able to use them in everyday life.    Mentioned in this Episode:  No: The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home, by Jim Camp   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using  #AgileThoughtPodcast!

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamulery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Ulery</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericlandes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Landes</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafloyd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Floyd</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamenendez/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erica Menendez</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristan-chavious-8040996/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kris Chavious</a>. In this episode, they are celebrating Thanksgiving by sharing what they are thankful for from an Agile Perspective. Key Takeaways <ul> <li>Adam is thankful for the great people he met in the Agile Community and for Dan for making this podcast!</li> <li>Andrea is reflecting on the previous year and shows her appreciation for those who show up with curiosity.</li> <li>Eric is thankful for being able to coach with two special colleagues.</li> <li>Kris stops to appreciate his Agile colleagues, their unique perspectives, and how they teach each other while respecting each other’s opinions.</li> <li>Erica is thankful for the Scrum Values, to have them, and to be able to use them in everyday life.</li> </ul> Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/No-Only-Negotiating-System-Need/dp/0307345742" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No: The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home</a>, by Jim Camp Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on <a href="https://agilethought.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgileThought.com</a>! Email your thoughts or suggestions to <a href="mailto:Podcast@AgileThought.com">Podcast@AgileThought.com</a> or Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/agilethought?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AgileThought</a> using <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&amp;q=%23agilethoughtpodcast&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #AgileThoughtPodcast</a>!

A Time to Be Thankful with Adam Ulery, Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Erica Menendez, and Kris Chavious

Quincy Jordan

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by  Kristan Chavious and Quincy Jordan, two returning guests and colleagues.   In this episode, they are discussing the very special topic of empathy and how it can be a challenge to practice it in fast-paced settings; it can be tough to reconcile empathy with moving fast but there is a significant value in it.   Key Takeaways  Different ways to bring empathy into an Agile Team:   Empathy is known as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Empathy is also being able to understand someone else’s values. Get outside of your personal experience to see it through the eyes of others and connect with their emotional and psychological response to an event.   Leading Agile Teams is different than leading traditional teams.   An Agile Team is self-organized but a leader needs to support the decisions that the Team members make versus telling them what to do. Displaying a level of empathy allows the Team to grow; no Team starts as a high-performance Team, it evolves into one. In traditional teams, the work done is prioritized: “Just get it done.”   Empathy in Self-managed Teams:   Expectations must be addressed, especially in regard to job descriptions. Team members have to know that they have permission to make certain decisions. The culture needs to be shifted from fearing failure to celebrating it. Leaders must be able to support their teams in their failures.   Empathy should be demonstrated top-down and bottom-up. Participating in meetings, turning on cameras, and really being present are crucially important to foster empathy and better communication.   Assume a good intent, “You know they mean well,” even in the most tense scenarios. When you realize someone is having a bad day, try to adjust and to help who is in need at that particular moment (if it is an ongoing attitude, that is simply abuse).      Mentioned in this Episode:  Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, by Celeste Headlee  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World, by John Mark Comer   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using  #AgileThoughtPodcast!

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristan-chavious-8040996/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kristan Chavious</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/quincyjordan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quincy Jordan</a>, two returning guests and colleagues. In this episode, they are discussing the very special topic of empathy and how it can be a challenge to practice it in fast-paced settings; it can be tough to reconcile empathy with moving fast but there is a significant value in it. Key Takeaways <ul> <li>Different ways to bring empathy into an Agile Team:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Empathy is known as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.</li> <li>Empathy is also being able to understand someone else’s values.</li> <li>Get outside of your personal experience to see it through the eyes of others and connect with their emotional and psychological response to an event.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Leading Agile Teams is different than leading traditional teams.</li> <li> <ul> <li>An Agile Team is self-organized but a leader needs to support the decisions that the Team members make versus telling them what to do.</li> <li>Displaying a level of empathy allows the Team to grow; no Team starts as a high-performance Team, it evolves into one.</li> <li>In traditional teams, the work done is prioritized: “Just get it done.”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Empathy in Self-managed Teams:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Expectations must be addressed, especially in regard to job descriptions.</li> <li>Team members have to know that they have permission to make certain decisions.</li> <li>The culture needs to be shifted from fearing failure to celebrating it. Leaders must be able to support their teams in their failures.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Empathy should be demonstrated top-down and bottom-up.</li> <li>Participating in meetings, turning on cameras, and really being present are crucially important to foster empathy and better communication.</li> <li> <ul> <li>Assume a good intent, “You know they mean well,” even in the most tense scenarios.</li> <li>When you realize someone is having a bad day, try to adjust and to help who is in need at that particular moment (if it is an ongoing attitude, that is simply abuse).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Nothing-Overworking-Overdoing-Underliving/dp/1984824732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving</a>, by Celeste Headlee <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World</a>, by John Mark Comer Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on <a href="https://agilethought.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgileThought.com</a>! Email your thoughts or suggestions to <a href="mailto:Podcast@AgileThought.com">Podcast@AgileThought.com</a> or Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/agilethought?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AgileThought</a> using <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&amp;q=%23agilethoughtpodcast&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #AgileThoughtPodcast</a>!

Practicing Empathy in Fast-Paced Settings with Kris Chavious and Quincy Jordan

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Adam Ulery and Kris Chavious.   In this episode, Dan, Adam, and Kris are answering a listener who asked about the Dos and Don’ts of a Scrum Master. They cover topics such as culture, how to handle time boxes, meetings, and the challenging role of a Scrum Master removing impediments, among others.   Key Takeaways ● Dos for a Scrum Master: ○ As a Scrum Master, you bring the culture to the team. People share more when they are comfortable; a light and energetic atmosphere is important. ○ Get to know the people on your team. ○ A Scrum Master needs to be the positive force to the team. ○ Joke around! Make work fun. ○ How do you level down the stress in teams? Incorporate personal stories to lighten things up or play music (instrumental if there are activities to be done). ● Dos and Don’ts related to time boxes: ○ Some people may not understand what that means. ○ Time boxes are a maximum point but if you finish earlier it’s just fine. ○ Don’t be authoritarian about the time box. ○ Be mindful of the time box, but make sure to leave some time for people to share if something is pending or needs to be addressed in a future meeting. ● The Role of a Scrum Master removing impediments: ○ Enabling and facilitating are roles of the Scrum Master but he is not responsible for solving all the problems. ○ A Scrum Master needs to bring thinking tools to the team and know how to ask questions in order to achieve a solution. ● Don’t unnecessarily schedule meetings! ● Scrum Masters shouldn’t be an extreme micromanager. ○ You don’t have to be on your team every day, we are all professionals. There are mechanisms set to see the progress of the work every day. ● As a Scrum Master, you sometimes have to have uncomfortable conversations. ○ Don’t tolerate damaging behavior, address it right away!   Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on AgileThought.com! Email your thoughts or suggestions to Podcast@AgileThought.com or Tweet @AgileThought using  #AgileThoughtPodcast!

This week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamulery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Ulery</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristan-chavious-8040996/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kris Chavious</a>. In this episode, Dan, Adam, and Kris are answering a listener who asked about the Dos and Don’ts of a Scrum Master. They cover topics such as culture, how to handle time boxes, meetings, and the challenging role of a Scrum Master removing impediments, among others. Key Takeaways ● Dos for a Scrum Master: ○ As a Scrum Master, you bring the culture to the team. People share more when they are comfortable; a light and energetic atmosphere is important. ○ Get to know the people on your team. ○ A Scrum Master needs to be the positive force to the team. ○ Joke around! Make work fun. ○ How do you level down the stress in teams? Incorporate personal stories to lighten things up or play music (instrumental if there are activities to be done). ● Dos and Don’ts related to time boxes: ○ Some people may not understand what that means. ○ Time boxes are a maximum point but if you finish earlier it’s just fine. ○ Don’t be authoritarian about the time box. ○ Be mindful of the time box, but make sure to leave some time for people to share if something is pending or needs to be addressed in a future meeting. ● The Role of a Scrum Master removing impediments: ○ Enabling and facilitating are roles of the Scrum Master but he is not responsible for solving all the problems. ○ A Scrum Master needs to bring thinking tools to the team and know how to ask questions in order to achieve a solution. ● Don’t unnecessarily schedule meetings! ● Scrum Masters shouldn’t be an extreme micromanager. ○ You don’t have to be on your team every day, we are all professionals. There are mechanisms set to see the progress of the work every day. ● As a Scrum Master, you sometimes have to have uncomfortable conversations. ○ Don’t tolerate damaging behavior, address it right away! Want to Learn More or Get in Touch? Visit the website and catch up with all the episodes on <a href="https://agilethought.com/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AgileThought.com</a>! Email your thoughts or suggestions to <a href="mailto:Podcast@AgileThought.com">Podcast@AgileThought.com</a> or Tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/agilethought?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AgileThought</a> using <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&amp;q=%23agilethoughtpodcast&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> #AgileThoughtPodcast</a>!

Dos and Don’ts of a Scrum Master with Adam Ulery and Kris Chavious