Unlock Team Performance Ever feel like your team should be performing better — but no matter how many stand-ups, retros, or team-building sessions you run, something still feels… stuck? Well, what if the real problem isn’t your people, but something invisible building up in the background — something called Collaboration Debt? In today’s episode, we’re diving into this eye-opening concept created by agile coach Axe Grochowina. You’ve probably heard of technical debt — that trade-off between speed and sustainability in code. But Collaboration Debt works the same way… except it’s about how your team works together. We’ll explore: 👉 What Collaboration Debt really is — and why it's a game-changer in understanding team dynamics. 👉 The four hidden forces that quietly block collaboration: broken processes, strained relationships, missing information, and low response capacity. 👉 How this "debt" affects motivation, trust, and psychological safety — and what you can do to start paying it off. You’ll also hear about a practical tool — a simple canvas — that helps teams talk about their collaboration struggles without blame, and start building momentum again. Whether you’re a Scrum Master trying to unblock a stuck team, an Agile Coach guiding transformation, or a manager who just wants to lead more effectively, this episode will give you a powerful new lens to look at your team — and actionable steps to help them thrive. Timeline 00:05 Why This Episode Matters 01:00 What You’ll Learn 01:34 The Big Question That Sparked It All 02:10 The ‘Aha’ Moment: A New Lens on Teamwork 02:40 What Is Collaboration Debt? 03:21 The Four Elements of Collaboration Debt 04:38 Why Response Capacity Is the Silent Alarm 05:11 The Data Behind Disengagement 05:40 A Simple Tool to Spark Real Change 06:10 From Talk to Action: Start Paying Off the Debt Invitation | Consultancy Now I provide free, 1-1 online consulting service. If you have any agile related problems or project management issues, please reserve a web call with me. I would answer your questions as possible as I could. 👉 Book now: https://calendly.com/uragilecoach/consulting Follow me on other platforms for further updates. 🌟 Substack: https://reurl.cc/04G7yx 🌟 Youtube: https://reurl.cc/8D1x94 🌟 Medium: https://reurl.cc/eXxrnK 🌟 LinkedIn: https://ssur.cc/pgjLNGN 🌟 Podcast: https://reurl.cc/6N284V 🌟 Instagram: https://reurl.cc/8qGkZd -- Hosting provided by SoundOn