Category Archives: Stoicism

“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” Epictetus Participation and embracing ambiguity are super vital for agile success. In the face of uncertainty, participation fosters a shared understanding and collective resilience. When your team embraces ambiguity, rather than chasing the elusive perfect solution, they unleash their creative potential and adaptability. In an agile environment, ambiguity becomesContinueContinue reading “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.”

Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Seneca Seneca highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with influencers who drive us towards betterment. In transforming organisations, fostering a culture where team members inspire each other can significantly reduce resistance to change. Encouraging a mentorship mindset can bridge gaps and build resilience. Resistance itself canContinueContinue reading “Associate with people who are likely to improve you”

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Seneca In the ever changing world of Scrum, a Scrum Master embodies this philosophy, crafting their own ‘luck’ by analysing and preparing for future challenges and seizing opportunities with agility. They predict potential obstacles and prepare their team with the tools and mindset to overcome them. ThisContinueContinue reading “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”

“The object of the superior man is truth.” Confucius In the context of agile and stoicism, this translates to a relentless pursuit of results that matter. Focusing on results, we embrace the stoic principle of focusing on what can be controlled – our actions, efforts, and attitudes towards goals. Agile ways of working echo thisContinueContinue reading “The object of the superior man is truth”