Christiaan Verwijs

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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile

An exploration of what scientific studies and a large dataset of Scrum teams tell us about the benefits of agility

Oct 19, 2022

In-Depth: The Science On Sustainable Pace, Stress, And Motivation

Scientific insights into what creates stress, and how motivation can buffer it. With 5 practical ways to reduce stress and increase motivation

Aug 25, 2022

In-Depth: How To Create Better Work Agreements For Your Team

What science tells us about how work agreements create high-performing teams. And five practical areas to focus on.

Aug 1, 2022

In-Depth: How Scrum Motivates Teams Through Goals And Autonomy

An investigation of scientific research into what motivates teams, and how many of these insights informed the Scrum framework and other Agile methodologies

Jun 24, 2022

In-Depth: How Coherence And Cohesion Are Critical To Scrum

An exploration of scientific insights. And four practical tips to encourage cohesion and coherence in your team.

Jun 1, 2022

Are Scrum Masters Sufficiently Focused On Valuable Outcomes?

A critical, evidence-based reflection on a hunch that Scrum Masters may often be more concerned with the quality of the process than the value of its outcomes.

May 18, 2022

The Fine Art Of Making Your Improvements Actionable

Why many Scrum teams struggle with continuous improvement, and how you can do better

May 6, 2022

Is Blue-print Thinking Limiting The Potential Of The Agile Community?

An exploration of the color theory of change, and how it illustrates a bias in our community that may explain our failure to enact meaningful change

Apr 29, 2022

In-Depth: Stable Or Fluid Teams? What Does The Science Say?

An investigation of three schools of thought on team development and high-performing teams

Apr 7, 2022

How To Base Your Beliefs About Agile On Evidence

A guide on how to act professionally by seeking out evidence to test what you believe to be true about Scrum, teams, and change