Ron Smith SPC - Waking Up Agile: A Guide to Living Agile Every Day

Understanding the Psychology of Resistance to Change: Explore the psychological factors behind resistance to change, including cognitive biases, emotional reactions, and the impact of routine seeking. Discover strategies and approaches for overcoming resistance, the role of leadership in managing resistance, successful change management case studies, and the challenges and solutions related to employee resistance. Additionally, delve into the historical evolution of resistance in psychotherapy, the concept of personal resistance to change, measurement tools for assessing resistance, and key insights on resistance psychology. Photo by  krakenimages   on   Unsplash   | Commercial use allowed Understanding the "Why" of Resisting Change Resistance to change in psychology is a complex phenomenon that individuals often experience when faced with alterations in their environment or circumstances [1]. This resistance can stem from various factors, including fear of the u...

By Ron Smith SPC This article provides insights and guidance for new Scrum Masters entering a scaled scrum or SAFe environment, covering topics such as role and responsibilities, transitioning to the role, training and certification, understanding the SAFe framework, agile project management, facilitation and team collaboration, challenges and expectations, and navigating scrum events. The New Scrum Master: Navigating the Scaled Scrum or SAFe Environment Congratulations on your new role as a Scrum Master! Stepping into this position marks an exciting and challenging transition, especially in a scaled scrum or SAFe environment. As you embark on this journey, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the primary responsibilities of a Scrum Master in this context. In a scaled scrum or SAFe environment, a Scrum Master is tasked with coaching, facilitating, and leading the team (or teams). For both mature and new teams (see THIS article on navigating the particular challen...