Slicing Work

The Key to Adaptability & Self-Organization

by Anton Skornyakov

Are you curious about agile outside of software or product development? If so, this session is tailored just for you. Our host, Certified Scrum Trainer Anton Skornyakov, will explore the fundamental skill of slicing work, a cornerstone of agility, through a simple yet relatable example.

Slicing work involves breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable components. This process impacts many crucial aspects of organizations, such as delegation, responsibility, adaptability, quality control, progress tracking, and continuous skill enhancement. Through a real-life scenario in a public entity, Anton will shed light on the significance of effectively slicing work, offering practical tips and insights that you can apply to your own work.

Discover how the process of breaking up work can amplify your ability to navigate change and improve overall efficiency within your organization. Gain a new perspective on how small, incremental changes to your work approach can yield significant results and propel your organization towards greater agility.

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Presenter(s)

Anton Skornyakov

Anton Skornyakov educates and supports organizations in reliably delivering results on unpredictable projects. They achieve it through enhancing the shared understanding, and improving organizational structure for collaboration that promotes responsible behavior and allows for flexible shared alignment. Trained as a mathematician and physicist, Anton pivoted his career towards entrepreneurship and business coaching. This transition was sparked by realizing what truly matters now: human collaboration. He believes that creating a world where humans can collaborate effectively, despite all our differences, is the ultimate challenge of the 21st century. This drive is at the heart of his work at Agile.Coach, a company he co-founded and is leading. Here, he has had the privilege of coaching a wide range of organizations and thousands of people, teaching them how to work more efficiently and effectively. He is inspired by bringing the practices from the world of product development to other areas of application. The essence of these experiences, stories, and principles is the basis of his book, „The Art of Slicing Work“, published in March 2024. Anton teaches in German and English, e.g. Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner courses and offers mentoring and coaching.