Delivered > In Progress.
Real Value > Busy Work.
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\nResearch from Lean and Scrum pioneers reveals:
\nSwarming solves this.
\nYou align the team, eliminate bottlenecks, and deliver fast and together.
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\nHere are three ways to introduce the swarming pattern today:
\nDaily – Limit Work in Progress​
Have only a few tasks in progress at a time. Focus team energy on completing one item before starting the next.
Weekly – Pair or Mob Programming​
Tackle complex tasks together. Two (or more) brains on one issue can often move faster and create better outcomes.
Monthly – Host a Swarming Dojo​
Choose a real-world problem and swarm around it as a team. Use it to build skills, alignment, and confidence.
This is one of the 12 strategies I teach in my “High-Performance Team” programs.
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\nIf you’d like to explore how swarming could boost your team’s delivery speed and focus, book a 10-minute espresso talk with me. No pitch—just perspective.
\n👉 Book your free espresso talk​
\nYou’ll also find helpful templates and tools in the Ulassa Library:
📚 Explore the Library​
Next Up: The Interrupt Buffer
\nNext week, we’ll talk about one of my favorite tools to protect teams from chaos: the Interrupt Buffer.
\nYou’ll learn how to create space for urgent tasks—without disrupting your sprint, your goals, or your team's productivity.
\nUntil then, keep swarming—together.
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