How To Let Go, And Help Agile Teams Take Ownership of Their Problems | Dominika Bula

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Dominika Bula: How To Let Go, And Help Teams Take Ownership of Their Problems

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In this episode, Dominika shares a personal story when she initially joined a team and made the mistake of trying to solve the problems for the team rather than letting them own their improvement journey. This approach led to disengagement, as team members stepped back and avoided participation. Dominika highlights key anti-patterns, such as thinking you are "too senior to learn" and being resistant to change. Her advice is clear: step back, let the team take charge, and foster a culture of continuous learning by exploring external communities and attending conferences.

Self-reflection Question: Have you ever stepped back to allow your team to solve their own problems, or are you still trying to lead them through every challenge? Leave your answer in the comments, let’s get this conversation started!

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About Dominika Bula Dominika is an Agile Coach at SAP Signavio with a strong background in agile practices from her experiences at Oracle and Red Hat. She is passionate about Kanban and firmly believes that Agile and DevOps are the perfect combination. As a facilitator for the Women in Agile mentorship program, Dominika is dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of agile leaders. You can link with Dominika Bula on LinkedIn.