The Agile Way
Here is a Cheat Sheet of the Model for Agile Results that you can use to go deeper into the productivity knowledge that Agile Results is based on. One of the challenges in learning any space is understanding the core knowledge and cornerstone concepts behind it. Behind the Agile Results productivity system, is a deep …
Agile Results helps you flow continuous value to yourself and others, as you learn and adapt to the changing world around you. It helps you think better, feel better, and take better action. It helps you spend more time in your strengths, and less time in your weaknesses. Agile Results helps you flow continuous value …
The Productivity Knowledge Categories is a set of categories for learning and diving deeper into the art and science of productivity. It’s a lens for looking at the productivity and results space with more precision and distinctions. Use the Productivity Knowledge Categories to organize and share your knowledge, principles, patterns, and practices for productivity and …
The Better Results Framework is a simple iterative loop for producing better results through learning and adapting. Start by identifying what you want to accomplish. Next, get organized. Prioritize your next best thing to do. Take action. Evaluate your results and adapt. Use what you learn to get better over time and with each new …
Action What’s the next best thing to do? Next steps? What are the actions? What’s the simplest thing you can do now? Is your current action moving your forwards or backwards? Efficiency and Effectiveness What are you optimizing? Is it effective? Is it working? Are you going in the faster AND in the right direction? …
The following categories are common areas that people use to set goals. You can draw from them as you think through your goals: Mind Do you have any educational goals? Do you have any subjects you want to learn? Do you want to learn another language? Do you want to read more? Body Do you …
Productivity Pitfalls are common problems that work against getting results. Use the Productivity Pitfalls to help you troubleshoot and evaluate any productivity issues and challenges. The following table summarizes common productivity pitfalls: 1. Analysis Paralysis You think you can … you think you can … or can you? … or what about this way or …
Personas are a simple way to share examples of the different types of behaviors. Anybody can be a mix of some or all of the various personas. No persona is good or bad. Some are more effective than others depending on the situation. The key is to use the personas as a lens on behavior. …
The Big Visual Map of Practices is a summary view of the practices for Agile Results. The map includes both the 12 Core Practices as well as the Supporting Practices for Agile Results. The Agile Results practices support each other. You don’t need to adopt them all — just the ones you need for your …
The Monday Vision, Daily Outcomes, and Friday Reflection Pattern is a way to get results each day and each week. Story-Driven Results Each week, you create your 3 most important stories for results based on what you want to accomplish in your work life, your personal life, and in your bigger picture (mind, body, emotions, …
