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Retro 4x per Day for Yourself #5amMesterScrum Show 1271

Get better 4x as fast with 4 retros per day.  I was listening to Ed Mylett and he was talking about his shorter days o he actually does 2 days in one.  Morning and afternoon?  Well I kind of do the same but with some twists. 
He talks about a sort of retrospective at the end of his shorter days.  Well I break my days into 4 parts 1) Morning (pre kid leaves for school), 2) Morning, 3) after lunch and 4) post leaving work after 4 or 5pm (depends on the day).  Now why 4 and not two or three, this is because I also add a little Dan Martell thught about energy level and expectations during those days.  Each one is different and can't be really compared to each other.
In this show I talk about the 4x day on the #5amMesterScrum show 1271. On our programing of 4R Thursday - roles, requirements, reviews and retros.

Bad Apples on a Team - What to do? #HR #5amMesterScrum Show 1270

Bad Apples (team members/employees) on the team what do we do fire them?  Let's talk some options as leaders.  #5amMesterScrum show 1270 on our Team and HR Wednesday topic area

Be a Customer - Getting to Next Level #5amMesterScrum show 1269

Go Under Cover and be a Customer, is my challenge to you on Getting to the Next Level for Tuesday programming on the #5amMesterScrum show 1269.
Just returned from a local chamber meeting and they brought up the local mass transit and our funding issue.  Oh was that a can of worms.
Need ideas for your business than just go be a customer and you will find enough for a year, I bet.

Sports Team Fun Friday #5amMesterScrum Show 1268

Whether you are a tech team or a little restaurant or coffee shop or mom and pop business.  Doing a sports or hobby t-shirt day is always fun.  It helps the team get to know each other a bit and even entertains people the come into the store.
Bonus for a coffee or local joint, spread the fun by offering a 5% off if people wear a their favorite sports team t-shirt.  Add it to your newsletter.

Sprint Reviews go for 80 20 rule #5amMesterScrum show 1267

When teams start off or have not done a Sprint Review in a long time, use the 80 /20 rule and conduct an internal team review a few times. This will help the teams feel comfortable and we don't need the entire company at the 1st Sprint Review. It is overkill. The Sprint Guide is about the Best level and even professional ball players take a few practices before the big game.
This is our 4R Thursday - Roles, Requirements, #Reviews and Retros on this our 1267th show for #5amMesterScrum

HR Treat the Team at least 1 per quarter #5amMesterScrum show 1266

Getting a good team that likes to work with each other and be productive together has such a high ROI and is something that HR organizations should bring tools to help support.
A tool is quarterly fun events in the office with pay.  A sort of Team Day.  I'll chare some benefits.  on our #5amMesterScrum show 1266.
Please reach out if you need help with your business or your team to get to this level.

We get Coaching for Kids but Not Us #5amMesterScrum Show 1265

Why do we get Coaching for our kids but not Ourselves.  However we still want to get to the next level in our careers, business and life. Today's 8/12/2025 5amMesterScrum Show 1265 is a part of our Tuesday programming on Getting to the Next Level.
Please reach out if you have coaching questions. A simple chat works fine as well.

Sunrise Metric on Metric Monday #5amMesterScrum Show 1264

Too many companies and people worry about the past let's look at a simple example to make you think are you worried too much about the past?  Sunrise vs. Sunset.
Past and Future Time Metric here on Metric Monday #5amMesterScrum for Show 1264.