Developing People and Teams [P1]: Facilitation - A powerful technique to improve your Scrum events

Question 1

Explain why we do the 1-minute step of the 1-2-4-All technique

Answer 1

• benefits of self-reflection
• It gives you the opportunity to make up YOUR mind. What do YOU think? How would YOU deal with this situation?

Question 2

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: As part of a Scrum training to help define learning goals.

Answer 2

• Use the 1 minute of self-reflection to think of personal learning goals.
• Share your learning goals within pairs and afterwards a foursome.
• After 10 minutes the fully refined goals are discussed with the group as a whole.

Question 3

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: During the Daily Scrum

Answer 3

• Most Scrum Teams use the Daily Scrum to share what they’ve done yesterday to help the Development Team meet the Sprint Goal. What they’ll do today and if they see any impediments that prevents achieving the Sprint Goal. Although using these questions is only a recommendation, most teams stick to it.
  • I’ve worked with a Scrum Team that simply answered the question“what would be the best result wecould achieve today?”By following the 1-2-4-All steps they defined a plan for the upcoming 24 hours.

Question 4

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: During a company-wide Retrospective with participants that used to be excessively influenced by their leader

Answer 4

With 1-2-4-All we ensured everyone was involved and all voices and opinions we’re heard and appreciated

Question 5

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: Sprint Review

Answer 5

to gather feedback on the Increment, adapt the Product Backlog, inspect likely completion dates and analyze marketplace changes and potential use of the product

Question 6

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: Sprint Retrospective

Answer 6

to inspect how the Sprint went with regards to people and relationships, to figure out how to make the next Sprint more enjoyable and to adapt the definition of “Done” to increase product quality.

Question 7

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: As an opening exercise of a large seminar.

Answer 7

We invited over more than 250 people to reflect on the question “how is the Scrum Master a management position?”. After having everyone discussed the results in pairs and foursome, we discussed the main takeaways as a group. Within minutes the entire group was engaged and energized!

Question 8

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: To gather feedback (questions, comments, and ideas) after a presentation.

Answer 8

Don’t ask the usual “any questions”, instead use 1-2-4-All to get more rich feedback.

Question 9

Usages of 1-2-4-All in Scrum in workshops and elaborate on each: To address a problem or an innovation opportunity;

Answer 9

1-2-4-All offers a clear structure to discuss the challenge at hand.

Question 10

Steps for using 1-2-4-All (concise)

Answer 10

1. Start with1 minute of silent self-reflectionby individuals on a shared challenge, framed as a question;
2. Take2 minutes to generate ideasin pairs, building on ideas from self-reflection;
3. Create groups of four and use4 minutes to share and develop ideasthat you’ve discussed within your pair. Notice similarities and differences.
4. Take5 minutes to share insights, ideas and takeaways by asking “What is one idea that stood out in your conversation?”. Each group shares one important idea. Repeat cycle as needed.

Question 11

What are some example of good pairings with 1-2-4-All?

Answer 11

• Start with[Impromptu Networking] to introduce a theme, facilitate a more in-depth reflection with 1-2-4-All;
• Use 1-2-4-ALL to discuss the questions in the final part of[Appreciative Interviews]
• Use the highest scoring ideas gather with[25/10 Crowd Sourcing]as input for 1-2-4-ALL or[Open Space Technology] to translate actionable ideas into action plans;

Question 12

Tips for facilitating 1-2-4-All

Answer 12

• Facilitate the silent self-reflection firmly, before the paired conversations;
• Invite everyone to write down their ideas during the quiet self-reflection;
• Use Tingsha bells to announce transitions;
• Stick to precise timing, do another round if needed
• In large groups, during “All”, limit the number of shared ideas to 3 or 4;
• Invite each group to share unique insights;
• Make ideas visual; use your imagination;
• Maintain the rule of one conversation at a time in the whole group.
• Try this variation: go from groups of 4 to groups of 8 with consensus in mind.