Unleashing the human potential.
I am Santiago, Scrum Master, people manager, and the guy who doesn’t need a tie to help your team work better.
I’ve worked with people from all over the world (literally), and I know that processes matter… but people matter more.
You won’t find cheap motivational quotes or outdated consulting models here.
Just real conversations, clear diagnostics, and strategies you can apply without needing a master’s degree in agile jargon.
The Art of Managing Incompetents
A practical, straightforward, no-frills guide to leading in the real world.

Because managing teams isn’t about following trends—it’s about understanding people (even when it’s hard).
Discover Alfonso’s road to greatness, while covering his five pillars of management.
This book won’t give you magic formulas, but it will provide you with real tools and truths you won’t hear in those polished leadership courses.
Services without ties (or empty promises)
I offer flexible, no-BS options — pick what fits your team’s actual pain points.
Contact with me at hola@santiagomorales.es
Agile Checkup Express
Your team meets a lot but moves little? Let’s fix it.
1-hour session to analyze how you actually work
Identification of bottlenecks (with zero jargon)
Clear, actionable plan in plain English
Optional follow-up Q&A
Remote Work Review
No, remote work isn’t the problem. You just never got the manual.
Analysis of async workflows, tools & team dynamics
Detection of what’s killing motivation or causing fatigue
Improve communication & autonomy
Tips for building real trust across distributed teams or time zones
Scrum Master Mentor
Feel like a therapist in standups? Let’s work on that.
1:1 coaching to define your real role and show your best version.
Tools to facilitate without preaching. Get your time back.
Survive frameworks, politics & agile theatre
Ongoing support tailored to your reality
Real leadership. Zero bullshit. Straight to your inbox.
This is not your average newsletter. It’s for people who lead teams, deal with chaos, and still want to sleep at night.
You’ll get:
- Brutally honest advice
- Tools that actually help
- A free download: “Survival Guide for Leaders Surrounded by Idiots”
What can I do for you?
A realistic, human, no-buzzword approach to the real challenges teams face today.
From chaotic organizations to well-meaning leaders — this is a space for anyone who’s not okay with just “doing what we can.”
Quick Diagnostic
I’ll tell you why your team isn’t moving forward.
Spoiler: it’s not just the tool you’re using.
Ongoing Support
I won’t disappear after one session. I’ll be there while you implement changes, face doubts, or just need to vent a bit.
I work with people
Tech teams, sales teams, HR teams — they all face the same challenge: people.
That’s where I come in.
Real Tools
I don’t worship any single framework. I’ll use what works for you — and leave the rest behind.
Straightforward Mentoring
I’ll help you grow as a leader — no need to read twenty books or sit through a 12-hour course.
Remote Work, Without the Drama
Fewer endless meetings, more results, and teams that don’t hate each other on Slack.