Articles & Perspectives

A Collection of Reflections and Practical Insights - Where Knowledge Meets Real-World Practice

by Berrin Akvardar

Articles & Perspectives is the space where I share my insights, experiences, and strategies on agility, leadership, growth, and navigating change. Here, you’ll find practical advice and reflections drawn from real-world challenges and successes, with valuable lessons to support your professional journey. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, stay informed, or explore fresh perspectives, each article is crafted to inspire, guide, and empower you every step of the way.

Team Collaboration Through Interactive Brainstorming Retrospectives

Lately I moderated a team brainstorming retrospective with one of my teams during a team co-location event. The team decided on the topics they wanted to work on and did a great job discovering the problems and the possible actions for the topics. In this article I am sharing how I prepared the retrospective and how my team collaborated.

Feedback Loops for Coaches: How to Grow with Your Teams

In this article, I share my personal journey of using quarterly self-assessment surveys to gather feedback from my teams, which has been instrumental in refining my skills as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master. By embracing this feedback loop, I’ve grown professionally while fostering trust and collaboration with my teams, and I hope this experience inspires others to do the same.

Establishing High-Performing Scrum Teams: A Practical Guide

By focusing on key performance areas and leveraging Scrum values, scrum teams can continuously improve and achieve their goals through structured retrospectives and SMART action items. In this article you can explore how I managed to establish high-performing Scrum teams by creating a team working agreement and utilizing a Team Self-Assessment Survey.

Breaking Down Innovation Barriers with BEANs

In the fast-paced world of business, fostering innovation is crucial for staying ahead. However, institutional inertia and ingrained habits often stand in the way. Enter BEANs—Behavior Enablers, Artifacts, and Nudges—tools designed to help teams overcome these barriers and cultivate innovative behaviors.

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