The home of technical leadership and engineering excellence for software development teams.

We focus on first principles, delivering measurable outcomes with evidence-based engineering. Our international experts help companies build software more effectively.

We guide you in adopting a multi-method approach to agility, evolving beyond defined processes to a co-adaptive flow of value.

Our expertise in Lean, Agile, DevOps, Scrum, and Kanban optimises customer value and revenue. Our deep technical knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub, .NET, Azure, and AI enables smarter decisions and better support.

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How Are We Different​

We empower teams to deliver real value by focusing on technical leadership, evidence-based decision-making, and comprehensive training.

Our approach integrates Agile and DevOps practices to ensure engineering excellence, while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. With hands-on mentorship and a commitment to measurable impact, we guide your organization toward sustainable success and innovation.

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

Technical leadership is the foundation for driving successful, high-performing teams.

By focusing on architecture, development, and engineering best practices, we empower your developers to build high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business goals and scales with growth. Our approach integrates DevOps, Agile methodologies, and platform engineering to ensure that your development processes are streamlined, collaborative, and efficient.

We help your teams adopt a proactive mindset where quality is embedded into every phase of the development lifecycle—ensuring that testing, architecture, and development decisions are aligned from the outset. Through hands-on mentorship and guidance, we transform software testing from a reactive afterthought into a core discipline that drives excellence throughout your organization.

Whether you’re navigating complex cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure, or optimizing your engineering practices, NKD Agility’s technical leadership will help your teams develop the skills they need to deliver robust, high-quality solutions with confidence.

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Evidence-based Decision Making

The best decisions are informed by data, not assumptions.

Our evidence-based approach ensures that every strategic decision is backed by measurable insights, enabling your teams to act with confidence. By leveraging key metrics, real-time feedback, and performance data, we help you navigate complex business challenges and align your decisions with your long-term goals.

Through continuous assessment and refinement, we focus on learning what works and what doesn’t—so your organization can adapt quickly, reduce risks, and seize new opportunities. Whether you’re optimizing processes, scaling your teams, or launching new products, our commitment to data-driven strategies ensures that every move you make is one that will drive measurable impact.

Our expertise in tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Agile methodologies empowers your teams to capture the right data at the right time—turning insights into action and keeping your organization at the cutting edge of innovation.

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Training & Mentoring

We provide a comprehensive suite of training and mentoring programs aimed at empowering teams and individuals to excel in todays dynamic business environment.

Our focus spans a variety of key technologies and practices, including Lean Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, as well as technical expertise in DevOps, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and the latest innovations in AI with Copilot. These programs are designed to drive productivity, innovation, and operational excellence across all levels of your organization.

Our mentoring and training offerings emphasize the integration of modern practices such as platform engineering and Agile leadership, ensuring that teams are equipped to tackle the challenges of the evolving digital landscape. By focusing on both strategic leadership development and hands-on tools training, we provide the skills necessary to foster engineering excellence and guide organizations toward continuous improvement and success.

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Our Proven Track Record

Over the years, we have successfully served hundreds of clients across the globe.​

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Years in Business​

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Years as Microsoft MVP​

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Years as a Scrum.org trainer

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Countries Covered​

200+

Clients Served​

2,600+

People trained

Our Happy Clients​

We partner with businesses across diverse industries, including finance, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, engineering, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, legal, government, and military sectors.​

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If you've made it this far, it's worth connecting with our principal consultant and coach, Martin Hinshelwood, for a 30-minute 'ask me anything' call.

What you get?

We empower organizations to achieve unparalleled success in today's dynamic market. Our proven strategies enhance Team Effectiveness, deliver Higher Quality Products, and foster a culture of Continuous Improvement. Discover how our tailored approaches can significantly reduce your Time to Market and boost Market Adaptability, setting your business apart. Explore the transformative outcomes we offer and see why companies trust NKDAgility to elevate their performance and thrive in competitive environments.

Increase Team Effectiveness

Elevate your project management and operational efficiency with our top-tier Agile and DevOps strategies. Streamline your workflows, reduce time to deployment, and ensure superior product quality through continuous feedback and adaptive planning. Ready to transform your team into a high-performing powerhouse? Our tools and methodologies are your gateway to enhanced productivity and innovation.
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What we do?

Explore our comprehensive range of services and capabilities designed to empower organizations and teams. With our expert solutions, you can efficiently address and resolve immediate challenges, driving success across your operations.

Mentor Programs

Elevate your team’s performance with our Private Corporate Training! Tailored specifically to your organization’s needs, our courses cover everything from Lean Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps to hands-on tools training in Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Copilot AI.
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Training Programs

Elevate your team’s performance with our Private Corporate Training! Tailored specifically to your organization’s needs, our courses cover everything from Lean Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps to hands-on tools training in Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Copilot AI.
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Azure DevOps Migration Services

Ready to transform your development environment with Azure DevOps? Trust NKD Agility to guide you through a seamless migration process. Contact us today for a consultation and take the first step towards a more efficient and productive development workflow.
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DevOps Technology Consulting

Struggling with your Azure DevOps setup? Whether you’re debating a single project or multiple small ones, don’t let architecture complexities slow you down. Click here to discover how our DevOps Technology Consulting can simplify your processes and boost your efficiency!
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Business Agility Consulting

Our Agile consultants work with organisations to resolve problems and seize opportunities. We collaborate with leaders to identify what successful outcomes look like.
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Evidence-based Leadership

Unlock your potential with Evidence-Based Leadership. Transform decision-making, enhance credibility, and achieve better outcomes with proven strategies and data-driven insights.
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NKD Insights™

Naked Insights™ is a pioneering tool that helps teams improve by continuously illuminating the quality of their teamwork based on scientific insights. It can diagnose one or many teams, receive evidence-based feedback, and resolve broader organizational issues.
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Who are we?

At NKD Agility, we unite a team of the world’s most seasoned and dynamic Agile coaches, consultants, Professional Scrum Trainers, and Kanban experts, who are globally respected for mastering Agile in some of the most challenging Agile environments on Earth. Unmatched expertise balanced with warmth and passion.

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Connect with Martin Hinshelwood

If you've made it this far, it's worth connecting with our principal consultant and coach, Martin Hinshelwood, for a 30-minute 'ask me anything' call.