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estherderby.bsky.social
Coach, Consultant, Writer, Keynote Speaker. So much more than the retrospectives lady. Author of 7 Rules for Positive Productive Change.
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OH: You can’t cut your way to excellence.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

When is "move fast and break things" a valid strategy? When is it idiotic and/or unethical? Discuss.

submitted 26 days ago • 7 comments

It's here! "We Just Build Hammers: Stories from the Past, Present, and Future of Responsible Tech" brings to life tales of the unsung heroes of responsible tech and the science fiction that inspired them. thehammerbook.com #TechJustice #EthicalSource #ResponsibleTech #TechEthics #TheFutureIsSoft

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

The savings from cutting labor costs shows up right away. The costs of cutting ppl doesn't show up right away. Neither do the savings from actually fixing things. #ShortTermThinking #PerversIncentives

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New on #CongruentChange Don't Just Do Something, Stand There! by Don Gray www.congruentchange.com/dont-just-do... Want to learn more? Join us for "ProblemSolvingLeadership March 30-April 4.

submitted 60 days ago • 0 comments

Discover your own problem solving style and understand and appreciate the styles of others at PSL 3/30-4/4 www.congruentchange.com/problem-solv... #ProblemSolvingLeadership

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

Registraion is open for PSL Mar 30-Apr 4. Join me and Don Gray for a week of deep leaning. #Leadership #LeadershipAtAllLevels www.congruentchange.com/problem-solv...

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

This is so important.

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

From a recent PSL participant: “This workshop provides practical learning in the areas of systems thinking, awareness of assumptions, and critical thinking.....” Join us for a wk of deep learning. Mar 20-Apr 4, 2025. ABQ, NM Deets here: www.congruentchange.com/problem-solv... #Leadership

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Some ideas to ponder as we start a new year. Micro shifts, macro results. #7RulesForChange #complexadaptivesystems podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

Hi all! I have a new post up on my Embracing Agility blog called Medicinal Positivity. Rather than complaining about the world, I decided to write about something positive, which is what I've experienced over 35+ years in software delivery that works. open.substack.com/pub/daveroon...

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You can’t judge people only by how they treat you. The true test of character is how they treat those they don't like or need. Even if someone is kind to you, proceed with caution if they’re consistently unkind to others. Selective civility is a sign of deep-seated hostility.

submitted 101 days ago • 15 comments

„You are your most important tool for change.“ @estherderby.bsky.social

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At this point in my product journey, I’m pretty sure I’ve got more questions than answers. Less about what’s the best framework for blah, blah, blah. More about how do you work effectively with folks who don’t see eye to eye with you.

submitted 124 days ago • 1 comment

Its weird how people act as if growth is always desirable But unrestrained growth allows invasive species to destroy ecosystems, Unrestrained growth is a core component of many cancers. Consider “enough” instead of always “more”

submitted 133 days ago • 2 comments

Resisting leadership fads is profound act of leadership.

submitted 134 days ago • 4 comments

OH: We're working in such tiny steps that you didn't even see our change happen. #ci

submitted 210 days ago • 2 comments

Interested in Refactoring? Wanted to read Martin Fowler's "Refactoring" book, but had trouble focusing and/or understanding it? Read the book as part of a book club! It's never too late to join, especially for this book. Details at ted.dev/book-club #Refactoring #BookClub

submitted 144 days ago • 2 comments

after one of the wildest days of ops in my life, reading this and all the other supportive posts means a tonnn, big 💙 let's keep the posts rollin tonight and do it all again tomorrow?!

submitted 137 days ago • 85 comments

Too many software companies incentivise developers to care more about their performance reviews than their performance.

submitted 146 days ago • 4 comments

When building software, Plan Half of what you expect to be able to accomplish. This works regardless of whether you are planning a day, a week, a quarter or years.

submitted 143 days ago • 1 comment

Do it. For freedom.

submitted 147 days ago • 3 comments

Many problems come back time after time, no matter what you try. Often, this happens because the fix doesn’t address what holds the pattern in place. Francis Lacoste and I are offering The Art of System Observation, 11/19&20. Early bird rate thru 10/20/24. More information and registration here:

submitted 167 days ago • 0 comments

When considering why programmers aren’t unit testing effectively, it is easy assume the problem is programmers don’t know how to test. But more often, I find the problem is programmers don’t know how to unit.

submitted 255 days ago • 0 comments

Many ppl think working hard = long hours + heroic effort.
Great teams aren’t like that.
They keep a sustainable pace.
Their work looks effortless.
They look like they’re having fun. 

Do you want to learn to create the conditions for teams like these? #PSL www.congruentchange.com/problem-solv...

submitted 212 days ago • 0 comments

Yay! 🎉 Viktor Cessan and I just posted a new episode of the Law of Jam! In this episode, we delve into the complexities and nuances of handling larger teams effectively. Listen here: thelawofjam.podbean.com/e/18-large-t... #largeteams #socialdynamicsofteams #selforganizing #emergentconstellations

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I wish ppl would stop using the expression "hold their feet to the fire," when they want someone to do something. Holding someone feet to the fire was a torture technique used to extract confessions. If you apply enough pressure, someone might agree, but at best you'll get compliance.

submitted 482 days ago • 1 comment

If you want to hone your skills, check out what GeePaw Hill (Mike Hill) is offering over on Mastodon. mastodon.social/@GeePawHill/...

submitted 485 days ago • 0 comments

7 Rules for Change is on sale at the publishers site today only. Code CYBER50 50% off, free shipping in the US. www.bkconnection.com/books/title/...

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Here's @claresudbery.bsky.social talk on trunk based development!

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The late Edgar Schein once asked some of his students what it meant to be promoted to #mgmt. “They said without hesitation, ‘It means I can now tell others what to do.’” This is a common & great misapprehension about how to get things done (even when you are in charge).

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“Good or at least feasible ideas are abundant in orgs. Having an epiphany is no big deal unless you can motivate others to believe in it and act on it.” The Hidden Power of Social Networks Expand your influence! Online Dec 5 & 6th , 2023 w/ Don Gray & me www.congruentchange.com/congruent-in...

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