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I love this term: human amplification. I believe (but can’t find confirmation) that it comes from the U.S. Navy.

You know the idea. The Agile realm re-imagines the traditional manager as a sort of human amplifier. Let’s consider Scrum. One of the named roles in Scrum is the Scrum Master. It is the Scrum Master’s responsibility (among other things) to remove obstacles revealed by the team.

To be amplified you’ve got to leave yourself open to amplification. In our world - where we don’t have DARPA, Super-sonic Jets, or 30mm Cannon - this means responding to criticism. Learn how to take criticism, and don’t be afraid to get to the heart of the matter. Courage is one of the core XP values for a reason.