Feil Fernandez

How to improve retrospective sessions effectiveness?

Posted on November 19, 2022March 24, 2023 by feilfer

Retrospective sessions are an essential part of the agile operations environment but are also useful in a general way to have reflection points to keep improving. They are a meeting where the team discusses what went well and what didn’t during a previous iteration of time (could be a week, a month, a quarter, or any other or all of them), in order to identify areas for improvement and make changes going forward. Retrospectives are a valuable tool for maintaining a cycle of continuous improvement within a team and can lead to maintaining good team health and performance

The importance of storytelling in the adoption of new practices

Posted on November 16, 2022March 24, 2023 by feilfer

In today’s world, change is constant, and new practices are constantly emerging. Whether it is a new technology, a new process, or a new way of thinking, we are constantly faced with new practices that we must adapt to stay competitive and relevant in our industries. However, adopting new practices can be a challenging task, and it requires a lot of effort and resources to implement successfully, especially if requires collaboration from other people to do it too. This is where the importance of storytelling comes into play.

How does being a generalist help you to succeed in a specific function

Posted on September 7, 2022March 23, 2023 by feilfer

In Today’s rapidly changing world, people often find themselves needing to adapt to new situations and environments. The job market is no exception, and it’s becoming increasingly common for employers to seek out employees with a broad range of skills and abilities. These people are often referred to as “generalists,” as opposed to “specialists” who focus on a specific area of expertise. In this blog post, I’d like to explore how being a generalist can actually help you succeed in a specific function.

How to create effective async communication for remote teams

Posted on August 20, 2022March 14, 2023 by feilfer

With the rise of remote work, asynchronous communication has become a key tool for collaboration in teams. Asynchronous communication is where messages are not transmitted in real time, allowing team members to work at different times and in different places. However, for asynchronous communication to be effective, certain practices need to be followed. In this article, we’ll explore how to promote effective asynchronous communication in remote teams.

When using processes and when using procedures?

Posted on July 26, 2022March 14, 2023 by feilfer

In the management of a company, it’s common to hear the terms “processes” and “procedures” as key elements to achieve efficient and effective operations. Although both terms may seem similar, they are actually different concepts, and it’s important to understand when to use processes and when to use procedures.

How to implement OKRs in an early stage of a company

Posted on July 20, 2022March 30, 2023 by feilfer

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a popular framework used by businesses to set goals and track progress. They help align teams towards common goals, increase transparency and accountability, and facilitate better decision-making. While they are commonly used by larger organizations, they can also be incredibly beneficial for early-stage companies or startups.

Improve decisions with ponderated measurement

Posted on July 7, 2022July 13, 2022 by feilfer

Having the responsibility to take the decision in the evaluation of more than one option could be simplified by doing it with standardized criteria to obtain an objective result to have the possibility to compare the different options between them.

You can improve your decisions through ponderated measurement, using a template to define the aspects to be evaluated, the ponderation for every aspect, and then evaluate all the options with the same criteria.

Create action plans based on goals understanding

Posted on June 29, 2022March 24, 2023 by feilfer

Goals are essential in our personal and professional lives. They give us a sense of purpose and direction and help us achieve our desired outcomes. However, setting goals alone is not enough – we need to create action plans that will help us reach those goals. But how to create action plans based on goal understanding, having a clear enough what is the most appropriate approach to achieve them.

Structure to create useful writing

Posted on November 14, 2021March 24, 2023 by feilfer

Writing is a skill that is highly valued in almost every profession. Whether you are drafting a report, composing an email, or creating a proposal, effective writing can help you communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively. But how can you structure your writing to make it as useful as possible? In this blog post, I’d like to explore some tips for structuring useful writing.

Creating functional autonomy in a team

Posted on October 17, 2021July 13, 2022 by feilfer

Autonomy in a team of people working on the same goal has a lot of benefits, but the one that is most valuable from my perspective is the creativity to create solutions and innovations because allows the development of the skills in a high-skilled team to the maximum possible. One of the challenges that team leaders face is building this functional autonomy because several times the way in which the goals are communicated is confused by giving the team a list of tasks to complete and not space to propose solutions.