Creating Safety And Overcoming Fear In Agile Teams | Ramya Shastri

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Ramya Shastri: Creating Safety And Overcoming Fear In Agile Teams

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Ramya shares a story about a team trapped in a fear culture where silence prevailed in meetings. With a micromanaging manager doubling as a Scrum Master, the team struggled to collaborate effectively. Ramya used one-on-one sessions, team-building exercises, and video calls to create an environment of trust and openness, eventually helping the team speak up and address challenges.

Self-reflection Question: How can you create a safe environment in your team where individuals feel empowered to voice their concerns and ideas?

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About Ramya Shastri

Ramya is an Enterprise Agile Coach from India who focuses on organizational growth and agility through human-centric coaching. She co-hosts two podcasts: Agile Coaching Round Table and Career Storyteller (on YouTube).

You can link with Ramya Shastri on LinkedIn.