1. 25 Traits of a Servant Leader Transitioning to Agile Project Manager

2. What is Servant Leadership? Robert Greenleaf (1904-1990) The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.

3. Planning Traits Vision of the future together Do anything to make the project go Willing to say I am sorry, forgive me Seeks consultation from the team Follows through on commitments Anticipates the seasons of the project Anticipates the phases the team will go through Anticipates the changes team members will experience Plans for personal growth Encourages individual Team Member growth

4. Leadership traits Explains complex inter-project issues to the team Shares the budget, scope and schedule constraints with the team. Praises the team in public Initiates meaningful customs & traditions Fights for the best for the team Stands in the service of the team in front of management Frequently encourages individual contributions Frequently encourages team collaboration Remember, your job isn’t control it is to communicate

5. Communication Traits Trusts the team’s assessment of technical issues Build for consensus whenever possible Ask for input. Respect peoples opinions Learn the team’s communication styles. Each person is different Clarify anything you don’t understand Clarify anything you think others don’t understand. Listen more than you talk. [bonus] Say, “I am Sorry” when you make mistakes, and we all make mistakes.

6. summary Planning Leadership Communication ~ Peter Senge “If you are really serious about the deeper territory of true leadership,’ I would say, ‘read Greenleaf.’“ Stephen Covey “The only way you get empowerment is through high-trust cultures and through the empowerment philosophy that turns bosses into servants and coaches” Robert Greenleaf “It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.”