Jim Schiel’s Blog

Creating a Supportive Culture: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

Mental health first aid isn't just for healthcare professionals; it's a crucial part of managerial responsibility. This blog post delves into the practical ways managers can add mental health first aid in their everyday work. From understanding the signs of emotional distress to guiding employees to appropriate resources, managers play a crucial role

By |2023-09-03T19:18:11-07:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management|

A New Approach to Performance: Balancing Work and Well-being

What if performance management included a focus on mental well-being? This blog post explores how managers can shift their perspective from solely evaluating output to considering the whole employee experience and improving work-life balance. Managers can foster a more balanced and productive work environment by engaging in regular well-being check-ins, utilizing the principles

By |2023-09-05T11:48:04-07:00October 18th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management|

From Awareness to Action: Managing Mental Health at Work

Recognizing mental health challenges in the workplace and managing mental health at work is the first step; taking appropriate action truly makes a difference. This post details the journey from awareness to action, outlining how managers can support employee mental health by identifying unhelpful thoughts, applying cognitive reframing, and encouraging behavioral activation. Explore

By |2023-09-05T12:29:35-07:00October 11th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management|

Empathetic Leadership: Navigating Employee Mental Health

This blog post explores the concept of empathetic leadership, providing managers with tools and strategies to recognize signs of distress, engage in meaningful conversations, and foster a culture of mental well-being. Let's dive into the essential active listening, empathy, and confidentiality skills managers should integrate into their daily practices. In a fast-paced world

By |2023-09-05T12:52:43-07:00October 4th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management, Leadership|

How To Claim PDUs for a CSM or Other Artisan Agility Event

You can PDUs for Artisan Agility Training Events where there is a clear connection to project management. PDUs can be claimed as follows (please understand that PMI® frequently changes the process and my instructions may be wrong in minor ways): Log in to PMI.org. You need to log in to the PMI website

By |2023-09-28T13:58:59-07:00September 28th, 2023|Categories: Best Practices|Tags: |

Embracing Change: Transitioning from Traditional to Agile Management

Transitioning from traditional to agile management can be a significant shift for many organizations. In this blog post, we'll provide a roadmap for making this transition smoothly. We'll tackle potential challenges that may arise and offer practical tips on how to overcome them, ensuring a successful adoption of agile methodologies.

By |2023-08-15T06:46:34-07:00September 27th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management, Leadership|

Reimagining Management: The Role of a Manager in an Agile Development Environment

Agile development introduces a new dynamic to the role of a manager. In this post, we will explore how a manager's responsibilities shift in an agile environment, from controlling and directing to facilitating and enabling. Learn how you can support self-managing teams, help overcome obstacles, and foster an environment of productivity and continuous improvement.

By |2023-08-15T06:24:50-07:00September 13th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management, Organizational Agility|

NFL Head Coach Class of 2023 – Leadership Assessment – Part 2

Let's continue the 2023 NFL Head Coaches and our assessment of their leadership capabilities! In this installment, we unveil coaches at the top of the list, landing at positions #16 and better, including The Apex 10, the top 10 head coaches in the NFL ranked by their leadership abilities.  If you missed Part

By |2023-11-27T20:36:26-08:00September 13th, 2023|Categories: Leadership|

NFL Head Coach Class of 2023 – Leadership Assessment – Part 1

As the CEO of Artisan Agility, I've long been a trainer and coach for leaders. I look for solid leadership examples wherever I can, from the boardroom to the office to the football field. Professional football and head coaches are great places to study leadership because it is a high-pressure environment where leaders

By |2023-12-18T11:51:59-08:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Leadership|

Demystifying Management in Agility

In the first part of our agile management series, we delve into the heart of agile development - its principles and values as articulated in the Agile Manifesto and how they relate to the typical manager. This post will guide you through the core beliefs that distinguish agile from traditional software development approaches and set the foundation for agile management practices.

By |2023-08-15T06:25:14-07:00September 6th, 2023|Categories: Agile Management, Agile Manifesto, Organizational Agility|

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