Are you an Agile Coach or Scrum Master looking to revolutionize your team dynamics? Tackle latent tension or conflict? And generally help teams work better together?
We have an episode for you, featuring Sara Clark, a pioneer in the use of “Tension Meetings”, the topic of the episode.
These meetings can transform conflicts into fuel for growth.
But what exactly are they? How can they reshape your team’s future? Keep reading and uncover the secrets to harnessing tension!
The Genesis of Tension Meetings
Sara’s journey from higher education to Agile methodologies led her to discover “Tension Meetings” while working in a volunteer collective.
Despite the initial failure, these meetings proved instrumental in addressing underlying conflicts.
The concept, rooted in Holacracy, begins with the premise that “something feels off,” serving
Tension Meetings in Action
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