TL; DR: The Distributed Agile Team, Remote Agile—Food for Agile Thought #234
Welcome to the 234th edition of the Food for Agile Thought newsletter, shared with 25,852 peers. This week, we gain insight into what drives the performance of a distributed agile team; we address disagreement in the time of remote work, and we identify seven ways to improve the level of psychological safety.
We also dare to see an advantage in a downturn; we embrace the magic of conflict for the benefit of the customers, and we download a free, 100-page preview of Mr. Business Model Canvas’ latest book.
Lastly, we explore three key leadership disciplines for distributed agile organizations.
Did you miss last week’s Food for Agile Thought’s issue #233 ?
The Tip of the Week
(via InfoQ): 
How to Be a High Performing Distributed Agile Team
Lisette Sutherland explores how distributed organizations collaborate seamlessly at a distance.
Source: InfoQ: How to Be a High Performing Distributed Agile Team
Author:
Agile & Scrum
(via Zapier): Why remote work makes disagreement hard—and how to do it anyway
Matt Bowers reflects on the challenges WFH imposes on disagreement among teammates.
(via The Startup): 7 Ways to Promote Psychological Safety In Your Organization
Gustavo Razzetti suggests seven principles to improve psychological safety in a time when remote work becomes a necessity.
(via InfoQ): 3 Disciplines for Leading a Distributed Agile Organization
Mark Kilby explores three key leadership disciplines: manage change through experimentation, amplify communication and collaboration, and focus on principles over practices.
Remote Agile: Live Virtual Class on March 26, 2020: Tips, Tricks & Tools for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches
Agile has always been about colocation, about direct communication, physical boards, and all the other haptic and analog moments to create value in the digital realm. For the first time, though, with the SARS-CoV-2 causing havoc in our communities resulting in the work-from-home trend, this mental model is challenged, and remote Agile becomes a contender. To ease the entry into this new world, the live virtual class “Remote Agile” addresses tips, tricks, and tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners on how to facilitate agile events effectively.
This live virtual class will be in English, and you can book your seat right here:
Looking for a different date? Back to the training schedule for the Advanced Scrum Master Training (PSM II) .
Learn more: Remote Agile: Tips, Tricks & Tools for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches
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Product & Lean
(via InnovationExcellence): When tough times are ahead, you should double down on innovation
Jesse Nieminen points at an opportunity: Downturns are prime territory for disruption.
(via Mind The Product): The Magic in Conflict by Shaun Russell
In this keynote, Shaun Russell explains why product folks need to embrace conflict for the benefit of everyone.
(via Strategyzer): 
The Invincible Company
Free preview: Download 100 pages of Alex Osterwalder’s new book.
Source: Strategyzer: The Invincible Company
Author:
Remote Agile (Part 1): Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners
Agile has always been about colocation, about direct communication, physical boards, and all the other haptic and analog moments to create value in the digital realm. As a Professional Scrum Trainer, I strive to provide training classes without using PowerPoint or digital devices. Moreover, admittedly, I love index cards. However, times are changing. So, let’s dive into the particularities of practicing remote Agile with distributed teams.
Read more: Remote Agile: Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners .
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| Date | Class and Language | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mar 26, 2020 |
Remote Agile: Tips, Tricks & Tools for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches (English) |  Live Virtual Class |
€29 incl. 19% VAT |
| Mar 31, 2020 |
Remote Agile: Virtual Liberating Structures (English) | Live Virtual Class |
€29 incl. 19% VAT |
 May, 2020 |
Advanced Professional Scrum Master Training (PSM II; English) | Berlin | €1,499 incl. 19% VAT |
| May, 2020 |
Professional Scrum Master Training (PSM I; English) | Berlin | €1.179 inkl. 19% VAT |
| May 18–21, 2020 |
Official Scrum.org Online Training: Professional Scrum Master Training (PSM I; German) | Live Virtual Class |
€999 incl. 19% VAT |
| Oct 23–24, 2020 | Agile Camp Berlin 2020 (English) | Berlin | From €129 incl. 19% VAT |
See all upcoming classes here .
You can book your seat for the training directly by following the corresponding links to the ticket shop. If the procurement process of your organization requires a different purchasing process, please contact Berlin Product People GmbH directly.
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