Toby Sinclair

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Behaviour-By-Example – How to behave during coronavirus
Agile3 min read

Behaviour-By-Example – How to behave during coronavirus

The Coronavirus has been a great demonstration of how difficult drive behaviour change. Yesterday the UK Government mandated stricter policies to restrict movement after many people across the country continued to socially mingle.In order for behaviour to happen the following needs to occur:Behaviour happens when motivation & ability & prompt converge at the same moment (B=MAP)
BJ Fogg – Tiny HabitsTo date the government has relied on the motivation to “protect the NHS” for behaviour change.We s

5 Daily Habits to Boost Productivity BEFORE you Go Online
Personal Productivity2 min read

5 Daily Habits to Boost Productivity BEFORE you Go Online

“Focused, productive successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days – which inevitably create a successful life.”
Hal ElrodWhen I arrive to my office….I will not check my emailsA hard habit to build. Don’t sit down at your desk and dive straight into emails. Starting in this reactive way, will lead to low focus and progress.I will fill my Water BottleSuper simple but important. Read moreI will write my gratitude journalOne sentence, on a Post-It Note, describing something to b

5 Mindful Writing Exercises for your Self-Care Toolkit
Self-Care1 min read

5 Mindful Writing Exercises for your Self-Care Toolkit

“Write hard and clear about what hurts.” 
Ernest Hemingway Our thoughts can often be all consuming. We can feel locked in by our internal dialogue, unable to escape.Writing is a great way to process your thoughts, relax your mind and gain clarity. A 2011 study published in the journal of science found that students who journalled were better able to ease their anxieties.Benefits also include:1. Boosting self-esteem2. Creating “Me” time3. Relieves stress and anxiety4. Increasing creativity5. Lett

What is a Product? Oh no! Not another Product definition
Organisational Design2 min read

What is a Product? Oh no! Not another Product definition

Product Backlog, Product Owner, Product Management, Minimum Viable Product. These are just a few examples of how product is referenced across agile literature.Despite it’s frequency, one of the most common questions I’m asked: What is a Product?This is a critical question, especially for organisations who look to become product centric, organising their teams and delivery around their core products. These organisations may establish Product Owners so it’s sensible to think, what product will the

The Four Fatal Fears of Teams | Advice for Managers
Team Coaching2 min read

The Four Fatal Fears of Teams | Advice for Managers

What are the fears in your team? Learn about the four fatal fears which can hold back your teams performance. Read the advice for managers who want to create an environment for their team to succeed.