Multi-tasking - is it really this bad everywhere?

Multitasking is killing many of the projects I'm currently coaching. Team members literally have 3, 4 or even as many as 5 projects going at once. Teams are formed with multiple members, each on multiple projects. In almost every case, where there's heavy multi-tasking the teams choose to have their daily standup two times per week. Catch that - daily standup, only twice per week...

Embrace your circumstances

Ever notice how some people and some teams seem to thrive in adversity. They seem to be at their best - it's like they're waiting for the chance to show everyone just how strong, how capable they are when the going gets rough. Last year this hit home for me during the NFL season. The New England Patriots, in particular Tom Brady their quarterback, have an extraordinary winning percentage in extreme cold weather conditions.