Turning Team Diversity Into a Strength for Better Problem Solving - Ben Linders

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How to increase team autonomy? Free e-book: The 7 success factors of software testing. 25 years of project experience in one 33-page workbook, now also in English Get it for free "If you have a good understanding, solving the problem is actually easy. The hard part is understanding it." - Ben Linders In this episode, I talk to Ben Linders about what really drives team autonomy and effective software development. We get into team culture, the importance of psychological safety, and why diversity matters - not just as a feel-good topic, but as a genuine catalyst for change. Ben shares practical tips from his workshops, discussing how teams can move from being stuck to taking meaningful action. We discuss, how to avoid that sticky notes from retrospectives gather dust and how to make results visible, keeping actions manageable, and introducing a little bit of fun through gamification. Ben Linders runs a one-person business in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Ben is a well-known speaker and author; he is much respected for sharing his experiences and helping others share theirs.

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