Amy Thompson

Agile Transition Expert, certified ScrumMaster, certified Advanced ScrumMaster & agile coach. Driven to create high performing teams.

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@HouseofCarats after over a week of trying to get my money back after you overcharged me I’m still waiting for a response. I e contacted you many times. Your customer service is atrocious.

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@MOJOHarrogate #playme

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@LNER I’m in 1st class from Leeds to LKX and got refused a second cup of coffee because I didn’t get on at Wakefield... £450 and she walked off with the coffee in her hand. Nearly at Newark. No coffee. Sort it out.

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

Really enjoyed the #womeninbusiness event at the Radisson Blu tonight. Thanks to Gravitas Talent Solutions for hosting the discussions around how to get to the C-Suite, overcoming imposter syndrome and how to challenge doubts of self-belief.

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

“If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur” (Red Adair) https://t.co/mUxmn17O2a

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

I’m doing some research on workflows right now. Can anyone recommend a really good workflow they have seen that’s not enterprise scale but more projects scale? E.g. from ideas evaluation through to post release analysis.

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

Do I know any Jira geniuses? I’ve updated my workflow scheme and now I’ve only got two items in my backlog when there should loads 😕 I’ve checked and doubled checked my transitions and they seem to make sense but nor to Jira obviously as it no longer rea…https://t.co/2sAUuUEOrc

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

I got some fascinating intel from a rugby player today; ironic since I specialise in scrum... he said that when a new manager enters the team they don’t try and change anything tactically as far as how the team play the game, but start first they start on the culture. #profound

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

Yup https://t.co/BId7XjjZvy

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@nigelebaker Hahaha!

[@nimbleapproach @nimbleapproach]

It’s all about front End

[@nimbleapproach @nimbleapproach]

What an awesome evening with the Nimblers! #nimbleparty @Scrum_Mistress

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@nimbleapproach We’re not just workmates we’re work MATES 🙏😃 #nimbleapproach know how to party 🥂🍾💃🕺❤️

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

#nimbleparty what an amazingly awesome night!!

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

😎 oh yeah

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

Today's feedback: "Thanks for that Amy I can't believe I stayed awake so long!" Thanks, I think?🤔 I out it down to my expressive eyebrows

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

@chrisrobertsuk has promised me all champagne as I can drink at the @nimbleapproach Summer Party. Very. Expensive. Mistake... 😆

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

Had a great time training our Grads at #WilliamHill today. What a great bunch!

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

"I was listening, Amy, and I was not looking at funny cat videos...." Good to know!

[Amy Thompson @Scrum_Mistress]

How about we stop saying "are you Agile" and start saying "are you all using your time in the most effective way"?