I’m Beatrix, a passionate Agilista who first encountered Scrum back in 2008. From the moment I discovered it, Scrum felt like the most natural and logical way to develop products. What truly fascinates me is the incredible impact that even a small change within a team can make. It’s amazing how Scrum has the power to bring about such significant transformations.
My first year as a Scrum Master was quite frustrating for both me and the team. I was super hyped and eager to dive into Scrum-by-the-book. But I couldn’t understand why the rest of the team wasn’t as thrilled. We went through sprint after sprint in what felt like “Zombie-Scrum-Land,” where we performed all the Scrum events but failed to grasp the essence of true agility.
But there was a silver lining to this pilot experiment! In our last (dreaded by the team) retrospective, I decided to display all previous flip charts in the meeting room, showcasing the improvements that had actually been implemented. The reaction was priceless: “Hey, this actually made a difference!”
That’s why I also completed a Change Management course, allowing me to facilitate changes in teams and organizations in a gentle and sustainable manner.
Having experienced the challenges firsthand and understanding the team’s reactions to Scrum, I can empathize with others facing similar situations. In fact, I often recognize my past mistakes reflected in the work of the Scrum Masters I now support.
By leveraging the knowledge and skills gained from my Change Management training, I can effectively guide and assist these Scrum Masters. I strive to help them navigate their own obstacles and ensure that changes are implemented thoughtfully and with long-lasting impact.
I’ve been working as a Project and Program Manager for several years, leading the work of multiple Scrum teams in an international setting. The projects I’ve handled varied in size, ranging from small-scale efforts lasting a few person-months to large-scale endeavors spanning up to 25 person-years. We worked on a diverse range of projects, encompassing on-premises, mobile, and SaaS solutions. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the opportunity to guide teams on how to improve, advocate for what I truly needed as a Project Manager (transparency!), understand the ins and outs of scaling Scrum, and engage in passionate debates with Product Management and Sales about why investing in software quality is a must to keep our product going strong and our customers happy.
Working closely with numerous Scrum Teams, their Scrum Masters, and Product Owners has been a privilege and has provided me with invaluable insights and experiences.
Even as a Project and Program Manager, I was always aware that organizations are made up of people with their own dynamics. Who can collaborate effectively? Who tends to deliver things only after the deadline? Understanding individuals, discovering what makes them tick, and knowing how to communicate with them to get things done was something I found fascinating, and dare I say, I became quite skilled at it. Now, that might sound opportunistic, but I was never one to use brute force or employ elbow tactics.
I saw my colleagues as individuals fulfilling their roles and recognized that they too were juggling multiple responsibilities.
Knowing how to connect with people is truly vital. I discovered the immense value of this through my training as a systemic coach. It not only gave me a solid theoretical foundation but also provided me with a whole set of new tools to enrich my intuition.
When it comes to agile work, genuine and fruitful collaboration (not working alongside each other) stands as a critical success factor. It’s all about coming together and fostering authentic teamwork.
Just like an “agile transformation” is never truly complete (yes, you read that right), my journey as a learner is also never-ending. What book should I read next? Which course should I take? Which area should I delve deeper into? These questions continuously drive me forward. The countless trainings, coachings, mentorings, and collaborative work with teams and organizations enrich both me and my clients in return.
I love to laugh and my daughters are also two big jokesters. Of course, there are serious situations too, but in my work, I strive to bring a certain lightness even to difficult matters. And, for me, the best way to do that is with humor.
I’m Beatrix, a passionate Agilista who first encountered Scrum back in 2008. From the moment I discovered it, Scrum felt like the most natural and logical way to develop products. What truly fascinates me is the incredible impact that even a small change within a team can make. It’s amazing how Scrum has the power to bring about such significant transformations.
My first year as a Scrum Master was quite frustrating for both me and the team. I was super hyped and eager to dive into Scrum-by-the-book. But I couldn’t understand why the rest of the team wasn’t as thrilled. We went through sprint after sprint in what felt like “Zombie-Scrum-Land,” where we performed all the Scrum events but failed to grasp the essence of true agility.
But there was a silver lining to this pilot experiment! In our last (dreaded by the team) retrospective, I decided to display all previous flip charts in the meeting room, showcasing the improvements that had actually been implemented. The reaction was priceless: “Hey, this actually made a difference!”
That’s why I also completed a Change Management course, allowing me to facilitate changes in teams and organizations in a gentle and sustainable manner.
Having experienced the challenges firsthand and understanding the team’s reactions to Scrum, I can empathize with others facing similar situations. In fact, I often recognize my past mistakes reflected in the work of the Scrum Masters I now support.
By leveraging the knowledge and skills gained from my Change Management training, I can effectively guide and assist these Scrum Masters. I strive to help them navigate their own obstacles and ensure that changes are implemented thoughtfully and with long-lasting impact.
I’ve been working as a Project and Program Manager for several years, leading the work of multiple Scrum teams in an international setting. The projects I’ve handled varied in size, ranging from small-scale efforts lasting a few person-months to large-scale endeavors spanning up to 25 person-years. We worked on a diverse range of projects, encompassing on-premises, mobile, and SaaS solutions. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the opportunity to guide teams on how to improve, advocate for what I truly needed as a Project Manager (transparency!), understand the ins and outs of scaling Scrum, and engage in passionate debates with Product Management and Sales about why investing in software quality is a must to keep our product going strong and our customers happy.
Working closely with numerous Scrum Teams, their Scrum Masters, and Product Owners has been a privilege and has provided me with invaluable insights and experiences.
Even as a Project and Program Manager, I was always aware that organizations are made up of people with their own dynamics. Who can collaborate effectively? Who tends to deliver things only after the deadline? Understanding individuals, discovering what makes them tick, and knowing how to communicate with them to get things done was something I found fascinating, and dare I say, I became quite skilled at it. Now, that might sound opportunistic, but I was never one to use brute force or employ elbow tactics.
I saw my colleagues as individuals fulfilling their roles and recognized that they too were juggling multiple responsibilities.
Knowing how to connect with people is truly vital. I discovered the immense value of this through my training as a systemic coach. It not only gave me a solid theoretical foundation but also provided me with a whole set of new tools to enrich my intuition.
When it comes to agile work, genuine and fruitful collaboration (not working alongside each other) stands as a critical success factor. It’s all about coming together and fostering authentic teamwork.
Just like an “agile transformation” is never truly complete (yes, you read that right), my journey as a learner is also never-ending. What book should I read next? Which course should I take? Which area should I delve deeper into? These questions continuously drive me forward. The countless trainings, coachings, mentorings, and collaborative work with teams and organizations enrich both me and my clients in return.
I love to laugh and my daughters are also two big jokesters. Of course, there are serious situations too, but in my work, I strive to bring a certain lightness even to difficult matters. And, for me, the best way to do that is with humor.
