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Anjali Leon
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Turning Points and Tipping Points: How One Team Found Their Flow
This is a story about one such moment at a client site, where the introduction of EventStorming became the catalyst for a profound shift in
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Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Knowing When to Say No: Overcoming Wishful Thinking to Enhance Collaboration
Collaboration can unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and foster mutual growth. However, not every invitation to collaborate is ...
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Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Saying No with Grace: Actionable Tips for Collaborative Success
Even for an eager collaborator, there comes a point when you’ve committed to enough wonderful collaborations that saying yes to another...
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Anjali Leon
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Becoming Better Collaborators: Lessons from Hanabi
0. Having Fun and Staying Engaged:
Above all, Hanabi is fun and engaging, which makes players want to come back for more. Bringing this sens
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Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read
What can bee colonies teach us about collaborative leadership?
Bee colonies serve as a fascinating model of collaboration and efficiency
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Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Collaborative Leadership and The Modern Workplace
For organizations aiming to flourish, adopting a collaborative leadership approach is not just beneficial—it's essential.
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Anjali Leon
Apr 6, 20242 min read
Learning from the Future
A powerful technique to unearth solutions to complex problems collaboratively is: Learning from the Future.
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Anjali Leon
Mar 22, 20242 min read
HeartStorming: Cultivating Creativity, Community and Well-Being
In a world dominated by brainstorming, I propose a different approach: HeartStorming™. It's not just a clever twist of words; it's an...
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Anjali Leon
Mar 21, 20243 min read
How Kanban Navigates the Maze of Complexity: A Strategic Approach
This article aims to dispel the myth, that Kanban is not suitable for complex work.
Think again!
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Anjali Leon
Mar 5, 20243 min read
How to get people to engage during remote facilitation
Whether it is in person or remote meetings, one of the most difficult things to do is keep people engaged and involved. With virtual...
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Anjali Leon
Feb 29, 20243 min read
What the Heart teaches us about Flow: Lessons for Kanban Practitioners
The human heart, a marvel of biological engineering, offers profound lessons on flow and balance. As Professional Kanban practitioners,...
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Feb 24, 20243 min read
Inspiring Others to Lead with Head, Heart and Hands
As a leadership and collaboration coach and consultant, I believe in the power of nurturing a holistic approach to leadership, where the...
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Jul 15, 20221 min read
Human Resources or Human Sources?
🤔 Have you noticed how casually we refer to humans in our organizations as 'resources'? 😱 In the last few years, I notice myself...
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Jul 6, 20222 min read
Flipping the Script of a Traditional Leader
💫 The traditional leadership script is no longer achieving the desired outcomes. Knowledge and creative workers are done taking orders....
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Apr 26, 20223 min read
Tapping into the Wisdom of the Collective
Co-Authors: Anjali Leon & Lakshmi Ramaseshan “Trusts in the wisdom of the collective” was the card that generated some controversy. It...
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Apr 21, 20224 min read
Collective Flow: The Rhythm of Creative Collaboration
If I only had a dollar for every time an Agile team member complained about not having time free of distractions so that they could...
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Apr 21, 20223 min read
Flow - The Secret to creativity, high performance and happiness
“Deep Work,” “Total Focus,” “In the Zone”— all describe an optimal state of consciousness where we perform and feel our best. Psychology...
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Apr 8, 20224 min read
A Fresh take on Creative Collaboration: Why do stars ensemble?
Image from Deadline.com Yes, yes, it’s true … ensemble is not a verb. So why the blatant verbing abuse in the title of this article?...
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Anjali Leon
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Principles vs Rules
Principles and rules both determine the way someone acts and behaves, but they are quite different. Principles are ideas that govern someone
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Anjali Leon
Jul 15, 20201 min read
"Yes and..."ing John Kotter's 8 Steps to Lead Change
Here is my attempt at "Yes and..."ing the popular John Kotter's 8 Steps for Leading Change based on what I have learned about leading change
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