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HHB: Head Heart and Briefcase
You’ve been there. The VP announces a new initiative. The organization is going to become “Agile.” It’s going to revolutionize the way work is getting done. It’s going to fix all the problems the organization currently have and any new ones that come up in the future. You roll your eyes signifying “here we go […]

5 VR Training Examples That Can Help Build Soft Skills
Research suggests the American skills gap is real. Before the pandemic, employers left 7 million jobs unfilled. Managers set the standard high for candidates. But then, they don’t find someone they like. So instead, they don’t hire. The pandemic has exasperated this issue. Yet, data suggests companies should invest in training their employees rather than waiting for the […]

How to Improve Communication Skills with VR: A Guide
Due to the pandemic, virtual reality has been pushed into mainstream reality. This merging of technology with reality would have naturally happened. But, the pandemic seemed to escalate things. In five years, the AI industry is set to expand from an $829 million industry to a $4.26 billion industry. In the workplace, companies may be wondering how to improve […]

All About the History of Virtual Reality in Education
Projected to reach over $84 billion by 2028, the virtual reality market is one of the fastest-growing in the world. These technologies are blowing up industries like business, entertainment, healthcare, and, yes, education. Since it’s difficult to pinpoint where a solution is headed without looking into its past, we’re going to dive into VR’s history […]

How Virtual Reality Affects Skills Training
When you think of virtual reality (VR), do you mainly picture gaming applications? VR is now proving to be a valuable tool for employee skills training. In fact, one study showed that lVR earners had a 75 percent information retention rate. This outpaced audio-visual (20 percent), reading (10 percent), and lecture (five percent) formats. VR gave […]

6 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Training
Decades ago, virtual reality technology was something that was relegated to science fiction. In fact, many people assume that we would never see this innovation come to life. As time goes on, however, VR is becoming more and more prominent throughout different industries. It’s even begun to make its way into educational environments. There’s a large […]

Top 10 Essential Leadership Skills
It’s all about skills in the modern world. It’s never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire industries are changing rapidly. For any leader to be successful, it’s important to have the proper skills. Many of these skills are evergreen. For example, leaders will always need to be […]

beLithe partners with Agile Meridian.
I am excited to announce that beLithe and Agile Meridian are partnering to create new offerings for both companies. Click here to see the announcement. Over the last few months, I have been working collaboratively with the members of Agile Meridian, and have come to realize that our values are similar and our skills align […]

4 Steps to Increase Your Leadership Skills
When most of us hear the word leadership, we usually think of political officials, CEOs, military commanders, or even athletes. While it’s true that you need good leadership skills to excel at these occupations, leadership is a valuable skill that everyone from any vocation or background can use for their benefit and the benefit of […]

5 Things You May Be Doing to Damage Your Business Relationships
Relationships are hard to build and maintain and this makes them even more precious. If you’ve worked hard to establish your business relationships, you need to do everything you can to protect them. However, there are many things you may be doing to ruin these precious relationships without being aware of it. Taking Before Giving […]
6 months down, 30 years to go
There was a time when, six months ago, I never would have thought that I would see April 2nd. Guess what? I made it. It has been an interesting ride over the last 6 months. April 2 is the 6-month anniversary of my heart transplant. Every day is another challenge. I have aches and pains […]
Agile Working is What Your Productivity Needs
Agile Working is What Your Productivity Needs Have you heard about agile working? If you haven’t you need to take a look – read here to find out more about how your business can be more productive. A recent study found that 70% of managers experienced increased productivity after making the switch to agile working. […]

Position Yourself as a Leader in 20 Minutes or Less
Positioning yourself as a leader will make your work more meaningful and advance your career. You can gain influence based on your title, or on knowledge and skills you already possess. While it could take years to climb the ladder up into senior management, tapping into your personal strengths is something you can start doing […]

7 Attributes of Great Leaders
Leadership is a daunting task, and there are many theories about how to best lead others. But regardless of the theory employed, there are attributes that great leaders share. With the right blend of attributes, you can thrive within any leadership system. It’s possible to develop these characteristics with study and effort.
A new perspective on Thanksgiving
In the past, thanksgiving has been about football, way too much food, and sleeping on the couch. This year, I have a different perspective. A heart transplant just might do that to someone. I am not the sappy kind, but this year has special meaning. Maybe it’s the medicine I am on, but I can’t […]

beLithe, where did you go?
As many of you already know, beLIthe, LLC is a small company. In fact, we only have two employees. As the Managing Director, I do it all. Keep track of the books, invoice, sell, deliver, develop content, blah, blah, blah. Alex, my son, works with me providing support, editing videos and podcasts, and developing my […]

Webinar Replay: Measuring Change
Yesterday, we wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 022 | Measuring Change. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. In this webinar, we appeal to our inner-beancounter. We look at the different ways change can be measured. A constant theme throughout many change management approaches, measuring […]
DTC Podcast: Brent Shopp of PurposeHQ
In the third episode of Death, Taxes, and Change, Brent Shopp of PurposeHQ takes us into the realm of talent optimization. I really enjoyed my conversation with Brent. As a co-founder and Purpose Maker at PurposeHQ, I have been working with Brent over the last 6 months on concepts that have resulted in beLithe’s new […]

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Agile.
Cleaning out my inbox, I found an email from Seth Godin titled “The do-it-yourself at-home surgery kit”. As some of you know, I am a huge fan of Seth Godin. He is one of the easiest folks to follow. Every morning, you get a short email with a singular thought. It’s an easy read, and […]

Why You Need Digital Consultants From Outside Your Organization
The digital transformation market grows daily and might surge to $1,392.91 billion by 2027. Businesses need digital consulting services to achieve their goals and stay relevant in the industry. They also need digital services to keep up with technological changes in the global business world. Today, there are many promising consultancy services, thanks to increased digital marketing […]

Understanding the 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto
Are you a software development team working hard to understand the Agile Manifesto? If so, don’t worry, it can be difficult to break it down and get everyone on your team onto the same page. As you work towards creating a lean and agile team, have everyone read this article so they can see what […]

Agile Product Manager vs. Product Owner: How the Roles Differ
Are you a leader looking to improve your team’s productivity? The agile framework for planning your product launches can take your productivity to the next level. But for many teams, understanding the roles each team member must play can be confusing. Don’t worry, we’re going to break it down for you so that you can help […]

Why Excellent Change Management Leadership Makes All the Difference
When you ask the typical person about a personal transformation in their life, the overwhelming sense you get is positive. However, if you ask that same person about a transformation in their job, the underlying emotion is fear or negativity. Why is that? How can people feel invigorated by their personal goals, yet fail to see […]

Some Things to Know About Agile and Scrum Training
Are you interested in producing more results quicker and with better results? Are you searching for a way to manage your team and encourage them to take on more responsibility towards launching new products? If so, then you need to check out the agile framework for product development. Don’t worry if you’ve tried it before […]

Webinar Replay: ADKAR
Yesterday, we wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 024 | Change Model: ADKAR. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. In this webinar, we appealed to our inner-beancounter. We look at the different ways change can be measured. A constant theme throughout many change management approaches, […]

Webinar Replay: Leading Change by John Kotter
Yesterday, we wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 023 | Change Model: Leading Change by John Kotter. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. In this webinar, we appealed to our inner-beancounter. We look at the different ways change can be measured. A constant theme […]

The Value of Virtual Agile Training Online
The Value of Virtual Agile Training Online The high value of virtual agile training online has never been more apparent. Jobs and professional development must go on, despite the need for many to work at home. You want your team to learn a new productivity style, but you can’t afford for everyone to be out […]

Unconscious Biases: Lead Like An Ally! – Julie Kratz
As a Managing Director at beLithe, the scope of what I have to deal with on a day-to-day basis is immense. Dealing with topics like Finance, HR, Sales, and Delivery every day is a common occurrence and where I traditionally focus my reading energy. A book about squishy stuff is not at the top of […]

DTC Podcast: Jeremy Wagner’s Journey.
In the second episode of Death, Taxes, and Change, Jeremy Wagner and I explore his career from starting as an engineer to a bitcoin startup to team lead at Crowe. I got to know Jeremy at a healthcare startup where we worked together for a year in pretty trying circumstances. Jeremy’s journey is intriguing to […]

DTC Podcast: Business Agility with Michael Jebber
In the first episode of Death, Taxes, and Change, I spend some time with my buddy, Mike Jebber talking about Mike’s business agility journey that started in Jacksonville ultimately leading him back to his hometown of Akron, OH. I met Mike when we both worked together at Fidelity National Financial in Jacksonville. Since then, Mike […]

Webinar Replay: Change Management for Humans
Yesterday, we wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 021 | Change Management for Humans. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. In this webinar, we took a slightly different approach to change management. Most of the change management models and frameworks provide little more than lip […]

Webinar Replay: Exploring Digital Transformation Models
Yesterday, we wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 020 | Exploring Digital Transformation Models. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. There is no organization that has not been effected by the Covid-19 virus. We took a look at: the benefits of a having a change […]

Perspective is Everything!
Perspective is Everything! It may not seem so given the last three months. I have to tell you: Lately, I have been letting the glass-half-empty mentality of what has been surrounding almost everyone get to me. As you can tell by my earlier blog posts, I am trying to stay positive as I wonder […]

My Unique Content Challenge
My unique content challenge is a goal I have set. Will you hold me accountable? Over the years, I have resisted the concept of re-sharing content from others. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been doing it over the last 2 years. I’ve shared quotes and articles of others. I don’t have a problem with the […]

Following in the footsteps of those that came before us: Seth’s got it right!
When I woke up this morning, I found a Seth Godin email in my inbox. It really hit home, so I wanted to share it with you. Seth got it right. Seth’s metaphor of Following in the footsteps of those that came before us is more relevant today than ever. I know we are all […]

You Can Never Have Enough Tools in the Agile Toolbox!
You can never have enough tools in the Agile Toolbox! I know. I know. I have a similar go-to explanation of why I bought another tool to hang in the garage. Over the years, I have had to solve problems. We decided to make them available to others. Nothing earth-shattering, but they might be of […]

Webinar Replay: Your Platform Is Burning
In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 019 | Your Platform is Burning. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. The metaphor “Burning Platform” was coined by Daryl Conner after watching a news clip about the Piper Alpha North Sea […]

Why Do Leaders Need to Learn Management 3.0?
Who doesn’t want maximum efficiency with maximum happiness? Discover why leaders need to learn management 3.0 to build an amazing working environment. Are you among the nearly 75% of Americans that consider themselves lifelong learners? If you do and are in a leadership position in a company, then it may be time to learn Management 3.0 and […]

DTC Podcast: Launching Death, Taxes, and Change Podcast
Over the last year, I have given a lot of time considering how individuals and organizations embrace change. I even took it to the extent of developing a one-day workshop on what change is, why it happens, and how to deal with change. As part of that process, I have become passionate about the idea […]

COVID-19 is Testing Your Leaders! What are their next steps?
Will COVID-19 reveal how good leaders are? The answer is obvious: IT IS RIGHT NOW! Unfortunately, the pandemic was something most of us didn’t see coming. The question is, do you, as a leader, think so as well? If you agree with me, how are you preparing for the rest of this pandemic? What are […]

What is Management 3.0?
Transform a group of employees into the ultimate dream team. Discover the ins and outs of management 3.0, and why you should consider it. There are numerous leadership styles you can use as a manager in the business world today. Unfortunately, just knowing what you can or should be doing may not be enough to get the job […]

Webinar Replay: Aligning Goals
In case you missed it, we just wrapped up our #SlinkyThink Sessions Vol 018 | Aligning Goals. If you’re new to our #SlinkyThink webinars, our webinar replays are all accessible for free at belithe.thinkific.com. I want to thank Jane Niederberger and Michelle Burton for sharing their insight related to Aligning Goals. I thought what they shared about the need for goals […]

Ultimate Guide to Managing Virtual Teams
More than 5% of Americans currently work from home. But the number is rising every year. Businesses and workers all over the world are waking up to the notion that they don’t have to share the same space to work together. Technology makes working from home a simple and efficient solution to many problems that […]

Foundations Online – The New Management 3.0
We are now offering Management 3.0 Foundations Online virtually. As many of you know, I have been a huge supporter of Jurgen Appelo and Management 3.0. Jurgen’s approach to management is before you can worry about DISC profiles and enneagrams, leaders need an introduction to fundamental theories and practical approaches to apply those theories. We […]

How to Set Boundaries: Work From Home Jobs
As of 2017, about 5% of the U.S. population had work from home jobs. More and more people are working from home nowadays. It may seem easier than going into work to do your job, but there are many challenges that you’ll face. Your home is filled with distractions and comfort. The two biggest roadblocks are your children […]

beLithe this week!
By now, most of us are working from home trying to adjust to the New Normal. As we continue to settle in, working remotely will feel more natural to us. Remember, this is an opportunity for you and your team to make things better. You can do that by being getting together on a regular […]

Podcast: Jeff Ton interview’s Chris Daily on InterVision’s StatusGo Podcast
I also had the pleasure of being a guest on InterVision’s podcast, Status Go, hosted by Jeff Ton. We chatted about beLithe’s unique vision of Agile, focusing on empowering individuals first. I share my thoughts about beLithe’s journey so far, and what I think are some of the challenges presented by Agile. You can check […]

Catch us on FeedSpot’s Top 50 Agile blogs!
We’re proud to be added to Feedspots top 50 Agile Blogs. We’re excited to continue to share our thoughts, advice, and opinions with the greater Agile community. Regardless of whether you are new to Agile or an old master, the blogs on this list are invaluable. As you scroll through the list, you’ll see names […]

An Idiot with a Tool is still an Idiot!
After all these years, there is a sentence that keeps banging around in my head. The sentence is as follows: “An idiot with a tool is still an idiot!” If someone else has already been quoted on this, I will gladly give them credit. Regardless of whether it is an original thought or not, it […]

Get Everyone on Board: 10 Change Management Best Practices
The key to effective change in your business is to get everyone on board. Use these change management best practices to successfully implement change. Change is a huge part of growth for any company, but unfortunately, changes don’t always go as planned. Whether obstacles are keeping your vision from coming to life, or employee resistance […]

Part 1: Too busy to run the business.
In 2018, I wrote a post (also known as a rant) I asked the question “Are you too busy?” I didn’t get much response. That told me all I needed to know. I didn’t do anything with that response, but it struck a chord. The image of the caveman pushing a square wheeled cart containing […]

The 6 Principles of a Continuous Improvement Model
Your business is a like a shark. Unless you keep moving forward you’ll die. That’s why every business needs to continuously improve processes, products, and services. But many business owners and managers shy away from the technical language of business management. The Continuous Improvement (CI) model provides a framework for businesses to survive and thrive. […]

An Easy-To-Follow Scrum Overview: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Thus, the demand for Scrum Masters is up 104% from previous years. What’ more, a Scrum Master’s projected career advancement score is 8 out of 10. Scrum applies to virtually any organization. Scrum methods help companies get their products to market faster than ever before. Scrum’s Beginnings The Scrum framework originated in 1995. Jeff Sutherland […]

Building Emotional Intelligence: 5 Tips to Help You Come out on Top
58% of your success is directly related to your emotional intelligence. 90% of top performers rank highly for emotional intelligence, compared to 20% of bottom performers. Building emotional intelligence is one of the best things you can do to increase the success of your team. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know […]

Agile 101: A Beginner Friendly Guide Agile Project Management
You’ve heard the term “Agile,” but may be wondering exactly what it means. Maybe you are curious about how it can benefit you, your team, and your business. You’re not alone. Many people use the term Agile and Scrum interchangeably. Agile management and development are becoming more popular. But, there are still many individuals and […]

#SlinkyThink Sessions Replays are now available
Where did the time go? Since March of 2019, there have been 14 #SlinkyThink Sessions. The #SlinkyThink Sessions replays are a great way to catch up on relevant topics to work and life. We have covered a variety of topics. Topics such as Agile Testing, Management 3.0, Change Management, and Retrospectives are a few of […]

Embracing Change: Is 2020 the Year of Embracing Change?
Happy Late New Year! It’s the end of January and most New Year Resolutions are in the trash bin by now. Is 2020 the year of Embracing Change for beLithe? Over the last few months, I have been considering what’s next for beLithe. For those of you who know me, you know that I am […]

Leading By Letting Go
Drew Kincius Creative Director | beLithe dkincius@belithe.com We’ve all been there. Dealing with THAT boss at work. The manager who always seems to want to bring others down. For them, nothing is good enough. Nothing is ever a good idea. Unless it comes from them. What creates the awful boss? Now that I’ve got you […]

What is the Difference Between Scrum and Kanban?
In the Agile world, the words “Scrum” and “Kanban” are as common as zone and man-to-man defense are in basketball. Both the Scrum framework and Kanban processes apply the Agile methodology to managing and implementing workflow in a way that promotes both quality and efficiency. But what’s the difference between the two, and how do […]

What Are a Scrum Master’s Roles and Responsibilities?
Three primary roles exist within the Agile realm of Scrum: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and the Team. According to Agile’s core foundations, the Scrum Master is meant to facilitate rather than dictate, focusing on empowering teams to be autonomous and to self-organize. Scrum Masters should encourage team members to endorse an Agile mindset, prioritizing individuals […]

Seeking Unicorns: The Pitfalls of Requirements-Based Hiring
03.15.19 | Chris Daily | It’s time to come clean. In spite of being a part of a startup, over the last year, I have applied for a couple of jobs. They have typically been at a moment of insecurity when my neurotic self kicks in, and I convince myself that the future looks bleak. If I […]

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): Adopting a Multi-Team Agile Solution
03.08.19 | Chris Daily | Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) training is coming to beLithe. As many of you know, the focus of Scrum is creating an environment for a group of people (a team) to get work done. One of the significant challenges and debates in the Agile community revolves around trying to figure out how to […]

Management 3.0: Empowering Better HR Through Agile
03.04.19 | Drew Kincius| A typical business structure involves a manager in charge of another manager in charge of another manager in charge of a bunch of people, and so on and so forth. This approach is called “waterfall,” and one of its biggest downfalls (pun intended) is that typically, authority stems from titles and assigned […]

Your New Boss: The Team
02.28.19 | Chris Daily | What’s one common experience that every individual has had at one point in their career or another? I’ll give you one guess. You nailed it: A bad boss. A common workplace nuisance. Over the years, the term “boss” has really taken on a negative connotation. In my mind, the term was so bad, […]

Defining Our Intrinsic Motivators
02.26.19 | Chris Daily | What truly drives us? Last week I was watching the whiteboard animation of Dan Pink’s talk titled Drive, which takes numerous ideas from his book of the same name. Every time I watch that video, I am reminded about how wrong I was in my early days as a manager. I am […]

Scrumban: An Agile Love Child
02.06.19 | Chris Daily | It happens quite often: I have somebody ask me if Kanban is more suited for their organization. When I dig in to try to understand where the question is coming from, I often get a response that Kanban will be easier for the organization to adopt because it doesn’t have the commitment […]

What the heck is Kanban?
01.25.19 | Chris Daily | Kanban = Focus It’s no secret that, as those of you who have worked with me in the past know, I sometimes have a hard time sticking to one thing. I often find myself drifting off to look at some new shiny object/topic that leads me down a rabbit hole. I call […]

The Glass Half Full: Manifesting Hope
01.18.19 | Chris Daily | I hope you’re ready: it’s time for a confession. I’ve been noticing the “glass-half-empty” mentality more and more from those around me. I’m not without blame, either. I’ve been wondering what the future holds. At times, I have asked if we, as a world, are heading to a place with no hope. Real challenges of […]
Surprise! Agile’s Effect on Nonprofit Organizations
12.14.18 | Kendrea Williams | If you are currently a Scrum Master, you’ve probably heard this a thousand times: “Scrum is an Agile framework that is used to build complex products and/or software…incrementally.” But let’s say you’re not a Scrum Master. Nor do you have any experience with Agile methodologies and the frameworks within them. Did you […]
Introducing: The Framework Series + The Interchange
12.12.18 | Chris Daily | In a previous post, I mentioned that at beLithe, we want to join in your Agile journey by providing roadmaps, tools, webinars, and workshops that allow you to further explorer the concepts. Well, Drew and I started talking about these offerings from our first chat about working together. Lately, we’ve been focusing […]

Pushing the Right Buttons: Guiding Remote Teams
12.06.18 | Kendrea Williams | Open space offices, remote workers, and innovative video conference systems are more and more becoming the norm within modern workspaces. Looking to secure a leadership position? You should first understand that today’s innovative work environments include many non-traditional ways of getting work done. Minding the Proximity Gap So how do […]

A Curious Path to Improvement
11.29.18 | Chris Daily | “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Matty Mullins In many of my Agile classes, typically the time we’re talking during a retrospective, I boldly proclaim… “If you get nothing else out of this class, leave with an understanding that […]

“beLithe,” An Exercise in Linguistics
11/16/2018 | Chris Daily | Ok, I get it. Our company name, beLithe, is confusing. It seems like I get asked at least twice per day either how to say it or what it means. So, let’s take the easy part first. The name, beLithe, is simply a mashup of two words: “be” & “lithe.” In case […]

Coming Down the Pike: Navigating the Impending Talent Crunch
11/07/2018 | Kendrea Williams | Did you know that the phrase “coming down the pike” was originally coined regarding a traffic interchange called a “turnpike”? Back in the day, turnpikes were used when main roads filled with traffic. They were implemented as a form of innovative transportation control. When traffic was heavy (and as long […]

A Hard Look at Soft Skills: Behavioral and Emotional Intelligence
11.02.18 | Chris Daily | Sitting in my hotel room getting ready to travel back to Indy, I began to reflect on the events of the past week. I was in Portland for a second opportunity within two weeks to provide soft skills training that I feel is often overlooked and sorely needed. In the […]

Embracing Assessments for Authentic Self-Discovery
10.19.18 | Kendrea Williams | As many of you may (or may not) know, I consider myself a novice in navigating the tech ecosystem. From learning to code to discovering how to manage and deliver software products, this past year provided an immersive experience in personal discovery. By unpacking how to overcome these new career […]

We Belong Here In Tech
10.16.18 | Kendrea Williams | Last month, I hopped on a plane to Houston ready to celebrate and network with thousands of other women in tech and computing at the annual Grace Hopper Celebration. The Grace Hopper Celebration is the self-described “world’s largest gathering of women technologists.” Thank God I prepared! For the next three […]

Fostering Tough Conversations In The Name Of Inclusion
10.12.18 | Chris Daily | I had the privilege of speaking Wednesday night at this month’s Northside Agileindy monthly meeting. Our focus topic: managing diverse teams. To be utterly frank, I’m not sure what I was thinking when I agreed to unpack this tense subject. Figuring out how, and what, I was going to talk about was […]

Spotify, Agile, and Scrum: Demystifying the “Spotify” Model
A Sound Decision You know, sometimes I think sharing anything about the Spotify model with someone new to Agile or Scrum can cause more harm than good. A friend of mine forwarded an article to me last week and asked my opinion about what was being shared. The article was written by a Spotify product […]

Welcoming Invaluable Input
Last Friday, I got the opportunity to instruct at Eleven Fifty Academy. I have been working with Eleven Fifty for three years, and always get re-energized when I actually teach a class, and this class was no exception. Many of the students come from industries other than IT or software development. I believe the curriculum […]

Is Agile eating the world?
In the Forbes article “Why Agile Is Eating the World”, Steve Deming delivers another glossy, flowering version that Agile is mainstream and that your company is behind if Agile is not already prevalent in your organization. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am obviously pro-Agile and a huge Steve Demming fan. I have read several […]

Agile Marketing is the Future: Here’s Why
Marketing is changing. Are you ready or are you going to be left behind? Before, companies ran on quarterly results, taking a long-term view. They had the luxury of slow implementation, and of sitting back to see how things play out. That’s not the way the world works anymore. If a simple tweet can travel […]

Daily Scrum: Here are the Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid
The 5 Common Daily Scrum Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make At Your Next Stand-Up 1. This is NOT a status meeting If you’re new to Scrum events, this is an easy (and common) mistake to make. The Daily Scrum meeting is NOT a status meeting. So, avoid trying to solve problems by the team […]
Check out our new shirts.
One of the things I noticed when I started at Angie’s list was the number of people who wore Angie’s list t-shirts. It was typically the most engaged employees to boot. In fact, employees could buy a t-shirt for $5. I realized that, if I ever got a chance to run my own company, I […]

The new version of PocketProf is here!
We have released a new version of PocketProf, our quiz app that prepares you for your Scrum Master certification of choice. With over 120 different questions based on the Scrum Guide and Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master areas of study, PocketProf provides an opportunity for you to improve your knowledge of Scrum. New features include: Added […]

Summer of Uncomfortability
In a summer of uncomfortability, I’ve yet again put myself out there. This week was Xtern’s “Xterns got talent and comedy night” at this week’s family dinner. The Xtern’s were given the chance to showcase our various talents surrounded by food and fellowship. I honestly don’t have many unique talents that would show up in […]

Happy Virtual New Year’s – Do Continuous Improvement
Happy New Year! Ok, it’s not really January 1st. At the time of this writing, it’s July 15th. Remember years ago the Christmas in July sales? For a moment, let’s consider it to be virtual New Years Day. I’ll bet you haven’t thought about January 1st as being part of a Continuous Improvement cycle and […]

Scrumban – If you have a hammer……
Over the course of the last few weeks, I have seen multiple teams using Scrum without consideration of whether it might be overkill. While it was readily apparent to me that Kanban or Scrumban were probably a better fit, the teams were using Scrum. I decided to put together a cheat sheet that consolidated the […]

Andrew: Being an Intern = Adulting
The main attraction of having a summer internship is of course the experience you’d get from being in a real-world work environment with real world responsibilities. Obviously, you would expect to learn a lot about business or sales or marketing or what have you, but I think this summer I’ve learned much a great deal […]
Maddie: Perspective
Each crowd that beLithe teaches is different. This week really put into perspective how different people can perceive the course training, which really got me thinking about perspective. Each class, company, group of people, or even each individual person will come out with a different perspective or experience than the last. Each person or class […]

Andrew: Scrum Value Trust
Scrum Values I have gotten to see the Scrum training first-hand now six times and I now it really has started to sink in, so much so that I even have had thoughts on how I would change the fundamentals of Scrum. In the Scrum guide there are 5 fundamental values that are essential to […]

Andrew: Lessons Learned from Training
At the time I am writing this, I have completed my 5th full week of interning here at beLithe and I guess I’ve learned the ropes well or at least so I think. I have now completed 9 days of the Scrum training with Chris and have facilitated activities in the last 6 days or […]

Maddie: Week 2 at beLithe
After my first full week at beLithe, I feel immersed in the environment. I was able to attend a fast class on Agile, as well as doing the pre-work that went along with it. I cannot say that I am an expert on the subject but I have learned lots. This week was all about […]

Andrew: Training TechPoint Xtern Bootcampers
While week 2 was a shortened week because of the holiday, it was still jam packed and busy. I’m writing this on a Friday and this was my first day entering the office space at Launch Indy . The first two work days of this week I tagged along with Chris to do training with the […]

Andrew: My First Week @ beLithe
The week of May 21st got off to an early start at 7:30 am when I was formerly introduced to beLithe in the form of a wonderful breakfast of traditional favorites, eggs, sausage, and pancakes with Chris. No big deal, but what was different was that I was given a rundown of my summer duties, […]

Maddie: Why I want an internship and what I hope to gain
It took me a long time to decide on what I wanted to study at my university. Through lots of research I realized that I love both marketing and tech. I want to research and experience these subjects as much as possible and an internship was the perfect way for me to explore this field […]

Andrew: First Post on becoming an Xtern
Coming into this spring semester, I wasn’t very optimistic at landing a summer internship. I had been so busy with academics, football, and my extra curriculars that I had virtually no time to even look for an internship. Ironically, I work for Wabash College’s Career Services department. I received an email from one of my […]

Welcome Maddie Hill to beLithe!
This is pretty cool. I get to welcome our second intern. Maddie Hill has joined beLithe as a intern hailing from the University of Dayton where she is a marketing major. Since joining beLithe, Maddie has been getting familiar with what beLithe is about and what we do. Similar to Andrew, Maddie will be working […]

5 Benefits of Using an Agile Training Company
5 Benefits of Using an Agile Training Company Agile training is essential as you migrate to using the proven practices. Why? Because too much confusion exists as to how best implement and assess agile strategies. When used properly, an Agile mindset can revolutionize every aspect of your business. But without the expertise to coach you […]

Too Busy To Change
As some of you know, I am working with some of the local companies here in Indianapolis to help them as they strive to achieve their business outcomes. In developing some new content for them specifically, I came across this image and had to share. I hear “We are too busy to change!” I’m guilty […]