by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/4kqM1U7y1ZM The Significance of the First 90 Days What would I aim to accomplish with a new Scrum team in the first 90 days? 90 days should be enough for everything, is my straightforward answer. 🎯 The time frame is …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/LkphLIbmjkI Limits of Professional Coaching I often come across a compelling question: “Why is a Scrum team better served by an Agile consultant rather than a professional coach?” 🤔 Let’s face it: professional coaching has its limits. It often makes …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/F0jOj6ql330 The Joy of Being a Scrum Developer When attempting to unravel the heart of Scrum Development, now and then, I’m asked one question: “What truly drives a Scrum Developer?” It’s a thought-provoking question and one close to my heart …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/cv5IIVUgack From Developer to Scrum Developer: A Journey of Continuous Learning In the tech world, the roles we embrace often define our paths, yet they can be more fluid than one might expect. 🌍 As we stand at the crossroads …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/zs0q_zz8-JY Myth-Busting the Scrum Master Role Let’s set the Scrum Master record straight. 🚫 One of the most common myths I’ve encountered? Well, it’s got to be that a Scrum Master is some kind of omnipotent ‘order giver’. 📢 No …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/KjSRjkK6OL0 Spotting an Ineffective Scrum Master’s Day Have you ever stopped to ponder over the happenings in an ineffective Scrum Master’s daily routine? Let me share some insights and observations from the world of Agile. Lost in Projects An ineffective …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/JqVrh-g-0f8 The Order of Product Backlogs In the world of Agile and Scrum, a question I often encounter is, “What does a poor product backlog look like?” Identifying a Poor Product Backlog Spotting a poor product backlog, in my experience, …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/ItnQxg3Q4Fc Why Senior Leadership is Non-Negotiable in an Agile Consulting Journey Unlocking the full potential of Agile transformation hinges on one critical factor: the active engagement of senior leadership. In this article, let’s discuss why their role is important and …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/MutnPwNzyXM Don’t Get Tied Down by the Statement of Work Have you ever wondered what the most valuable lesson in Agile consulting is? Well, the answer is universal, transcending just Agile and striking at the core of consulting itself. The …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/AwkxZ9RS_0g Synergy Between Consulting and Training Today’s topic question is my personal favourite: “How does my consulting experience manifest in the training environment?” For me, this is a subject that unearths the core of what effective training should be, and …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/RLxGdd7nEZE Exploring the Apex of Consulting Engagements: Unlocking Systemic Change In my recent ponderings, I found myself entrenched in an intricate query. At first glance, this question seems almost elusive: “What is the single most valuable outcome that a consulting …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtu.be/GmLW6wNcI6k The Reality of the Assessment Phase in a Consulting Engagement So, as a Scrum Master, I often find myself grappling with an intriguing question – what does the assessment phase of a consulting engagement look like?” Come along with …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/c6R8wo04LK4 Debunking the “Magic” Myth A question that often pops up in my discussions is, “What is the hardest part of adopting Scrum? It’s a valid inquiry; I believe many of you have pondered it too. I believe this is …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/Fg90Nit7Q9Q Bridging DevOps & Software Engineering Through Scrum! 🔥 Hello Agile enthusiasts! 🌟 Many of you have been posing a thought-provoking question to me lately, and it’s a question that often arises in Agile: “Can DevOps and Software Engineering teams …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/LiKE3zHuOuY Scrum in a DevOps World: A Game Changer! Ever wondered about the impact of Scrum in a DevOps environment? 🎯 I have because the digital landscape is constantly evolving, and as professionals, we’re always seeking ways to improve processes …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/2AJ2JHdMRCc Game-Changer in Software Engineering! In the ever-evolving world of software engineering, there’s one term that has taken the spotlight, yes, you guessed it – DevOps. But why? More Than a Buzzword We’ve all seen many of them around – …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/Gtp9wjkPFPA DevOps & Agile: Two Sides of the Same Coin 🪙 Have you ever been curious about how DevOps and Agile integrate and truly mesh?” I see them as intertwined – two sides of the same illustrious coin. 🔄 On …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/ypVIcgSEvMc The DevOps Evolution: More Than a Simple Shift The path from a DevOps practitioner to a DevOps consultant is one wrapped in curiosity and complexity. It’s a testament to growth, an emblem of one’s desire to know more and …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/8F3SK4sPj3M Stepping Up Your Game as a Product Owner The Agile landscape is a vast expanse of roles, responsibilities, and possibilities and the realm of product ownership in Agile is ever-evolving. For a Product Owner, there are facets of this …
by Martin Hinshelwood
https://youtube.com/shorts/N3LSpL-N3kY The Product Owner Journey Journeying through Product Owner training and navigating the vast landscape of Product Owner courses can be daunting. So, is it better to sprint through 2 intense days of learning or take a more gradual 8-week …