There is a game inspired by the Prisoner Dilemma that I like to facilitate. What is the Prisoner’s Dilemma? The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a classic thought experiment in game theory. Two thieves must decide independently whether to cooperate or betray each other, with the outcomes reflecting their choices: Both cooperate: They achieve the best mutual …
Category: Team Management
Oct 22
Situational Leadership Part 2: Engaging and Motivating Your Team
Continuing from my previous post on the Situational Leadership Theory by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, we covered the Telling (S1) style—ideal for providing strong direction when your team needs clear guidance.Next up is the Selling (S2) style: 🔹 Selling (S2): Leaders still provide direction but focus on engaging and motivating the team. Communication is …
Oct 21
Situational Leadership Part 1: Adapting to Your Team’s Needs
Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The Situational Leadership Theory, developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard, highlights the importance of flexibility. The best leaders adapt their style based on their team’s maturity and the specifics of the task. This ensures that leadership is aligned with the team’s needs, fostering better collaboration and outcomes. Hersey and …
Oct 17
💡 Introducing Agile with the Agile Ball Game!
When introducing Agile or Scrum to teams with no prior experience, I like to kick things off with a fun and interactive game that explains key concepts like iteration, teamwork, and continuous improvement: The Agile Ball Game. 🎉 Here’s how it works: Grab 20-30 small balls.Everyone is part of one big team.Each ball must have …