by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na9jm-enlD0 It’s often said that committees are places where great ideas go to die. That said, in the West, we value democracy and input a great deal. So, where is consensus valuable and where does it lead to mediocrity? In …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvU_ATou6QY There’s a lot of power and authority associated with the #productowner in #scrum, but there’s also a great deal of responsibility and accountability. When things go well, it’s a team success but when things go wrong, it falls squarely …
by Martin Hinshelwood
Over the past decade, a recurring query has been echoing in my ears: “How can we normalise Story Points across teams so that we can look across and maybe compare teams?” It’s high time we address this. TLDR; Story Points, …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWTCvlUzSZo #shorts #shortsvideo #shortvideo 5 tools that a #scrummaster loves. #scrum tool 3 About NKD Agility Naked Agility is an #agile consultancy that specializes in #scrumtraining, #agilecoaching and #agileconsulting to help teams evolve, integrate, and continuously improve. We recognize the …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6aw7xmS2oc A #productowner plays multiple roles, from decision-maker to influencer, to help the team achieve the most valuable outcomes. One of the stances they must adopt is the entrepreneur. In this short video, Martin Hinshelwood explains what the #entrepreneur stance …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbFTob3DdjE #shorts #shortsvideo #shortvideo 5 tools that a #scrummaster loves. #scrum tool 2 About NKD Agility Naked Agility is an #agile consultancy that specializes in #scrumtraining, #agilecoaching and #agileconsulting to help teams evolve, integrate, and continuously improve. We recognize the …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1sMbKpQndU A #scrummaster doesn’t have the authority to tell people what to do, nor do they have the power to hire and fire at will. Instead, they need to build trust, collaborate, and coach to achieve valuable outcomes. When it …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L2r8YrehWc In a traditional #projectmanagement environment, the #projectmanager carries a lot of authority and has the power to hire, fire, and pivot as they deem fit. A #scrummaster, by contrast, has no authority of power given to them, they need …
by Martin Hinshelwood
Software Development is not just a systematic process but a dynamic interplay of critical work that shapes the progress of your product. A Scrum team’s work can be classified into Sprint work and Refinement. To steer your Scrum Team towards …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12n_52H48U There’s heaps of value in persistence and grit. There’s also an equal amount of value in knowing when you’re flogging a dead horse and a pivot may be a better investment of your time, effort, and money. In this …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFjoIf3KPeI In a traditional #projectmanagement environment, the #projectmanager actively drives the team to ensure that the #project is delivered on time and within budget. #agile focuses a great deal more on inspiration and capability development to ensure that the #agileteam …
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Our September event with Visual Strategist Holger Nils Pohl author of Creating Clarity. Hosted by Sathpal Singh, Donald Henderson and Paula Macdermid.
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpiLOBG7WgI As a #scrummaster, #productowner, or #developer it can be incredibly tough to receive harsh feedback from customers and stakeholders. That said, it should be great news for you because you’re discovering that what you’re building isn’t creating value, and …
by Martin Hinshelwood
🍵 Pondering over organisational agility, I realise the goal isn’t to be ‘agile’ or to implement SAFe, Nexus, or Scrum@Scale. 🎯 It’s about seizing opportunities faster than competitors, pivoting swiftly, and handling surprises with agility. 🌍 In a fast-paced world, …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS2If-vQ9ng #shorts #shortvideo #shortsvideo Martin Hinshelwood explains the difference between #agiletraining and #agilecoaching About NKD Agility Naked Agility is an #agile consultancy that specializes in #scrumtraining, #agilecoaching and #agileconsulting to help teams evolve, integrate, and continuously improve. We recognize the …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Suj-swl88 The #sprintreview is a critical moment for the #scrumteam in both the #sprint and the long-term #productdevelopment environment they serve. It’s an opportunity to show customers what has been done, what impediments prevented the team from achieving their goals, …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIVDWzps4aY #shorts #shortsvideo #shortvideo Martin Hinshelwood talks about his favourite #scrumcourse to teach, and why that #scrumtraining resonates so much. About NKD Agility Naked Agility is an #agile consultancy that specializes in #scrumtraining, #agilecoaching and #agileconsulting to help teams evolve, …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juonckoiyx0 The #sprintreview is a critical feedback loop in #agile #productdevelopment. An opportunity for the #scrumteam to meet with customers and product stakeholders to evaluate what has been built, what hasn’t been built, and where the team need to focus …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omsEiYqX-Dk Traditional #projectmanagement works a treat in simple or complicated environments. Environments where you know 90% of the variables, know 90% of the potential outcomes, and have a best practice for consistently achieving the outcomes you value. In a complex …
by Martin Hinshelwood
In the world of product development, the language we use can profoundly shape our approach to work. 🗣️ One term that I believe has been misused to the point of causing more harm than good is “User Stories”. 📚 In …