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Agile Leadership

Empower teams to embrace change, enhance adaptability, and cultivate a culture of ongoing improvement for sustainable success.

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Overview

Agile Leadership is the practice of guiding teams and organisations through the complexities of change by fostering an environment that prioritises adaptability, empowerment, and continuous improvement. It transcends traditional management by focusing on enabling teams to self-organise, make decisions collaboratively, and respond swiftly to evolving market demands. This leadership style is crucial for cultivating a culture where experimentation and learning are encouraged, allowing teams to innovate and deliver value predictably and sustainably.

Agile Leaders embody the principles of transparency and trust, creating psychological safety that empowers team members to voice their ideas and concerns without fear. They facilitate the alignment of organisational goals with team objectives, ensuring that everyone is working towards common outcomes. By leveraging frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, Agile Leaders help teams optimise their workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve overall performance.

This approach is not merely about managing projects; it is about transforming the organisational mindset to embrace agility as a core value. Agile Leadership is a long-term commitment to nurturing a resilient organisational culture that can adapt to change, ultimately driving sustained success and value delivery in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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There Is No Such Thing as a "Junior" Scrum Master

The idea of a junior Scrum Master is a fallacy. The Scrum Master is not an entry-level position and should be born fully formed!
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Create your own path to Organisational Agility

Discover how to tailor your path to organisational agility with evidence-based strategies. Empower your team and drive meaningful change today!
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Empowering Teams to Tailor Their Processes: A Path to True Agility

Empower your teams to adapt processes for greater value! Discover how to break down silos and foster innovation in this Agile reality check.
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Empowering Teams to Maximize Value and Return on Investment

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how empowering Agile teams boosts innovation, adaptability, and ROI in this insightful video. Click to learn more! 💼📈
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Balance of Leadership and Control in Scrum

Explore the balance of authority and accountability in Scrum. Discover how Scrum Masters and Product Owners can empower teams while driving effective outcomes.
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Does Your Team Truly Understand Your Product Vision and Goals?

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how a shared product vision drives Agile success and empowers decision-making in this insightful video. 🚀
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Evolution not Transformation: This is the Inevitability of change

Discover why true agility is an evolution, not a transformation. Embrace continuous change to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.
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Why Is It So Important that Senior Leadership Teams are Engaged During an Agile Consulting Engagement?

Discover why senior leadership engagement is crucial for successful agile transformations. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares key insights!
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Why is Satya Nadella a better example of agile leadership than Steve Jobs?

Discover why Satya Nadella exemplifies agile leadership better than Steve Jobs, as Martin Hinshelwood explores vision and teamwork in this insightful video.
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Biggest contribution from a Product Owner that you know of

Discover the impactful role of a product owner in agile teams as Martin Hinshelwood shares a remarkable contribution that inspires product vision.
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Professional Organisational Change at the Ghana Police Service

Explore the Ghana Police Service’s transformative journey towards a world-class organization, embracing agile practices for lasting change and public trust.
Videos

Hiring an Agile Coach: What You Need to Know

Discover 5 key factors to consider before hiring an #AgileCoach in Part 3 of our series with Martin Hinshelwood. #Agile #Scrum #ProjectManagement
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Hiring an Agile Coach: What to Look For in Both Technical and Leadership Engagement

Discover 5 essential tips for hiring an #AgileCoach with Martin Hinshelwood in this insightful #shorts video. Make informed decisions for your team!
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Redefining the Scrum Master: From Boss to Empowering Facilitator

Discover the true essence of a Scrum Master! Learn how to empower your team, foster collaboration, and ditch the micromanagement mindset for success.
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Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager?

Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #shorts video as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
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Unlocking Agile Leadership: Transform Your Skills with Scrum.org's Essentials Workshop

Unlock your leadership potential with the Professional Agile Leadership Essentials workshop. Enhance your skills, foster collaboration, and drive agile success today!
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Navigating Agile Transformation: Empowering Teams for Success in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

Unlock the secrets to effective Agile leadership! Discover how to empower teams, focus on value, and embrace change in a fast-paced world.
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Agile Leadership: Empowering Managers with the Right Skills

Discover why training is essential for managers transitioning to agile leaders in a complex world. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights on thriving teams!
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How does a Scrum Master or Agile coach motivate a Scrum Team?

Unlock the secrets to motivating Scrum teams! Join us as we explore effective techniques for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to boost engagement and productivity. 🚀✨
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Is a scrum master an agile micromanager?

Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #YouTubeShort as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
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Empowering Agile Teams: Why Understanding Product Vision is Key to Success

Unlock your team’s potential by ensuring they grasp the product vision and strategic goals. Discover practical steps to foster alignment and agility!
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Transforming Management into Agile Leadership: The Power of Virtual Training

Discover the transformative power of agile leadership in virtual training. Learn how to foster self-organisation and deliver value in your teams today!
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7 Harbingers of the Agile Apocalypse - Famine

Explore how resource scarcity in organisations mirrors the Aztec’s Fourth Sun, Nahui-Atl. Discover insights and solutions to combat organisational famine! 🌍💼
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The Strategic Imperative: Empowering Teams with Vision, Goals, and Direction

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how a shared vision and clear goals drive organisational success and empower informed decision-making. Watch now!
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Empowering Agile Teams: The Critical Role of User Feedback in Requirement Changes

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how to empower agile responses to user feedback and enhance your organisation’s adaptability in this insightful video.
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Unlocking Agile’s Core: Questioning to Create Value

Unlock the true potential of Agile! Discover how questioning and adaptability can transform your organisation and outpace competitors. Watch now! 🌟
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Breaking the Silence: How to Combat the Hidden Dangers in Agile Teams

Silence in Agile can spell disaster. Discover how to break the silence, foster communication, and enhance team trust for better value delivery.
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The Scrum Master is accountable for Delivery

The Scrum Master is accountable for delivery, ensuring every Scrum Team produces a usable increment every sprint while fostering effectiveness and value delivery.
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Empowering Teams for Success: The Key to Thriving Product Development

Unlock the secret to successful product development! Discover how to empower your team, foster collaboration, and boost morale for exceptional results.
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Where Agile Went Wrong: Understanding the Competence Crisis

Explore the competence crisis in Agile! Discover why skilled Scrum Masters matter and how to bridge the gap for real-world success. 🌱🚀 #AgileLeadership
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You are doing Scrum but the Scrum Master tells the team what to do!

Discover why a Scrum Master shouldn’t dictate tasks to the team. Empower self-organization and enhance accountability for better project outcomes.
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There is no "do agile" there is only "be agile"

Discover why true agility is about being, not just doing. Embrace deep organizational change for lasting value in your agile journey. Learn more!
Videos

7 Deadly Sins of Agile: Greed

Uncover the hidden dangers of greed in agile! 🚫📈 Join Martin Hinshelwood as he reveals how this sin can derail teams and hinder productivity.
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The Power of Metrics: Why PAL-EBM is Essential for Your Organization

Unlock organisational success with the PAL EBM course! Discover the power of evidence-based management and effective metrics in this insightful video. 🌟
Blog

Professional Scrum is for everyone in your organisation

Discover how Professional Scrum can empower everyone in your organization to enhance collaboration, drive value, and embrace agile transformation.
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Empowering Your Team: Why Quick Fixes in Agile and DevOps Are a Myth

Discover why quick fixes in Agile and DevOps fail. Learn how to empower your team for sustainable change and embrace the journey of continuous improvement.
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7 harbingers of the Agile apocalypse- War

Explore how internal ‘wars’ in organisations mirror Norse Ragnarök, revealing paths to innovation or downfall. Join Martin to navigate these conflicts! 🛡️⚔️
Videos

Why the Scrum Master’s True Power Lies in Influence, Not Authority

Discover why Scrum Masters lack traditional authority yet hold immense influence in fostering effective teams. Uncover the true power of leadership in Scrum!
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Redefining the Scrum Master: From Misconceptions to Empowering Leadership

Discover the true essence of a Scrum Master beyond tool management. Learn how to empower teams and embrace continuous growth in your Agile journey!
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The Key to Hiring the Right Agile Coach: Building Credibility with Teams and Leadership

Discover 5 key considerations for hiring an #AgileCoach with Martin Hinshelwood in this insightful #shorts video. Elevate your team’s performance today!
Videos

7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Silence

Uncover the silence in agile teams! Join Martin as he explores stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for effective Sprint reviews. 🗣️🤝
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Unlocking Naked Agility: How Happy Teams Drive Exceptional Products

Unlock the secret to exceptional products by fostering happy, engaged teams. Discover how autonomy, mastery, and purpose drive success in your organisation!
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Ditch the Agile Bandit Mentality: How to Prioritise Value Over Estimates for Team Success

Break free from the “Agile Bandit” mentality! Discover how to prioritise value over estimates and foster a culture of psychological safety in your team.
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Transform Your Leadership: The Power of Evidence-Based Management in Agile

Unlock the power of evidence-based management in Agile! Discover how data-driven decisions and continuous improvement can transform your leadership journey.
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Exclusive Webcast #2: "Agile Leadership & Agile Transformation" with Dr. Joanna Płaskonka & Martin Hinshelwood

Join Dr. Joanna Płaskonka & Martin Hinshelwood for an exclusive 18-minute webcast on Agile Leadership & Transformation. Sign up now! 🌟
Videos

Agile leader versus traditional manager

Discover the key differences between an agile leader and a traditional manager in this insightful short video by Martin Hinshelwood. #Agile #Leadership
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Why did so many of the early agile transformations fail?

Discover why many early agile transformations failed and learn how to achieve success in your organisation with insights from Martin Hinshelwood.
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The Power of Charity in Agile: How Helping Others Elevates Teams and Organizations

Discover how the virtue of charity can transform your Agile approach, fostering team success and community support. Watch now for powerful insights! 🌟
Videos

The Agile Bandit: How to Spot and Combat Project Management Mindsets in Product Owners

Discover how to identify and combat the “agile bandit” Product Owner in your team. Learn strategies to foster collaboration and deliver true value!
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How to Overcome Agile Banditry: A Product Owner’s Journey

Discover how to avoid rigid product ownership in Agile! Join Martin as he shares insights on fostering team engagement and achieving true Agile success. 🚀
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Empathy in Agile: Building Trust and Stronger Relationships for Success

Discover how empathy and respect can transform your agile practices. Learn to build trust within teams, with leadership, and towards customers for lasting success.
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Engaging Your Team: The Secret to Successful Organisational Change

Unlock the secrets to successful organisational change! Discover how to engage your team, align goals, and foster a culture of participation.
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Unlocking the True Power of Agile: Embracing Change and Collaboration for Team Success

Discover the essence of Agile and Scrum! Learn how collaboration, adaptability, and value delivery can transform your team’s success. Join the journey!
Course

Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)

Scrum.org created the Evidence-Based Management™ (EBM) framework which is an Agile approach to help leaders guide their teams toward continuously improving customer outcomes, organizational capabilities, and business results. EBM focuses on customer value and intentional experimentation to systematically improve an organization’s performance and achieve its strategic goals.
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Professional Scrum Master

Our Professional Scrum Master Training Program features PSM Training from Scrum.org, delivered as an Immersive Learning Experience. It combines live, instructor-led sessions with additional offline exercises, covering the principles of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role. This multi-week format integrates real-world applications, encouraging continuous improvement through practical assignments.
Videos

Empowering Leadership: Driving Cultural Change for Agile Success

Unlock the secrets to effective leadership in driving cultural change! Discover how to set a clear vision, invest in automation, and foster collaboration.
Course

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification

Professional Agile Leadership (PAL) Essentials is a 14h workshop, delivered over four half-days that provides a foundation of the role that leaders play in creating the conditions for a successful agile transformation.
Videos

Unlocking Sustainable Growth: Why Leadership is the Key to Successful Scaling

Unlock sustainable growth by transforming leadership for scaling success. Discover how to empower teams, eliminate bottlenecks, and decentralise decision-making.
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From Product Owner to Systemic Leader: Embracing the Evolution in Agile Leadership

Discover how Product Owners evolve into influential leaders, fostering innovation and accountability in Agile environments. Embrace your journey today!
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Unlocking Organisational Agility: How to Empower Your Team for Rapid Market Response

Unlock your business’s potential with organisational agility! Discover how to empower teams, streamline communication, and respond swiftly to market changes.
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Transforming Leadership: Embrace the Immersive Journey to Agile Mastery

Transform your leadership style with our immersive Agile Leadership Essentials course. Discover effective training that empowers teams and fosters growth!
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Unlocking Organisational Value: The Transformative Power of Engagement in Agile Teams

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how decentralisation and engagement can transform your organisation, driving innovation and value creation.
Blog

Are technical skills required to be a Scrum Master?

Discover if technical skills are essential for a Scrum Master. Explore key masteries that enhance effectiveness in guiding teams and driving organizational change.
Blog

You can't stop the signal! But you can ignore it!

Explore how Agile and Scrum illuminate challenges in teams and organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to critical signals.
Videos

Training: A Bridge to Knowledge and Growth

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover 3 key strategies for agile leaders to uplift underperforming teams in this insightful video. 🌱🚀
Videos

Agile is Not New: A Journey Back to the Basics

Explore Agile’s rich history and its evolution in this insightful video by Martin Hinshelwood, revealing how to reclaim its true value in modern business. 🌍💡
Videos

Detecting Agile BS: Lessons from the US Department of Defense

Is your company truly Agile? 🤔 Discover a 6-question test inspired by the U.S. Department of Defense to assess and enhance your Agile practices!
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Focusing Beyond "Agile": Building True Capability in Organizations

Refocus your organisation! Discover how to build competence and value by improving hiring practices and fostering effective leadership. 🌱💼 #LifelongLearning
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Does your company culture resemble Survivor?

Is your company culture a ‘Survivor’ game? Discover how fostering collaboration can enhance agility and team success in your organization.
Videos

Addressing Systemic Issues in Agile Organizations

Unlock the secrets to startup success! Discover how agile techniques can transform your business and boost team performance in this must-watch video.
Videos

Navigating the Judgment Trap: How to Foster a Healthy Agile Environment

Discover how to break free from the “judgment trap” in Agile. Learn to foster collaboration, innovation, and a healthier team environment today!
Videos

Why are recessions a great time for organizations to evaluate the opportunity of agile?

Discover why recessions spark a shift towards agile methodologies, enabling organisations to adapt and thrive in turbulent times. Join Martin Hinshelwood!
Blog

Hiring a Professional Scrum Master

Discover essential insights for hiring a Scrum Master. Learn key skills, certifications, and role expectations to find the perfect fit for your team.
Videos

Understanding the True Role of a Scrum Master

Discover why training is vital for Scrum Masters in this insightful video by Martin Hinshelwood, highlighting the leadership role in fostering thriving teams.
Videos

How Immersive Learning Transforms Aspiring Agile Leaders

Discover why the PAL-E immersive learning experience is essential for aspiring agile leaders, blending scrum training with hands-on coaching for effective transition.
Videos

Why Every Scrum Master Needs an Immersive Training Experience

Discover why the PSM immersive learning experience is perfect for aspiring Scrum Masters. Elevate your skills and thrive in accountability with NKD Agility!
Videos

How to Be an Effective Agile Coach: Agnosticism in Practice

Discover the second essential achievement for aspiring #AgileCoaches with Martin Hinshelwood. Elevate your skills and empower teams to thrive!
Videos

Navigating Team Conflict: From Healthy Disagreement to Agile Harmony

Discover how to identify and de-escalate team conflict in Agile. Learn strategies to transform disagreements into opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Videos

Why do you trust Joanna to deliver Scrum.Org classes for NKD Agility?

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood trusts Joanna as a top Scrum trainer for NKD Agility. Elevate your team’s performance with expert guidance! #Scrum #Agile
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Unlocking Team Potential: The Essential Role of a Scrum Master in Agile Success

Unlock your team’s potential with a Scrum Master! Discover how their expertise in Agile, DevOps, and organisational change drives effectiveness and value.
Videos

Transforming Scrum Training: How Real-World Insights Empower Agile Teams at Great Calm

Transform your team’s understanding of Scrum with insights from expert Martin Hinshelwood. Discover how effective training fosters agility and collaboration!
Videos

Taming the Chaos: How to Align Your Agile Team for Success

Combat chaos in Agile teams with clear goals and alignment. Discover strategies to enhance collaboration and efficiency for successful outcomes.
Videos

Breaking the Silence: How to Combat Communication Gaps in Agile Teams

Discover the hidden dangers of silence in Agile teams and learn effective strategies to foster open communication for better collaboration and value delivery.
Videos

7 Harbingers of the Agile Apocalypse - Plague

Explore the parallels between ancient myths and today’s agile challenges as Martin tackles the plague of incompetent coaches. Join the journey! 🌬️🐒
Videos

Why is the Professional Agile Leadership - Essentials course a natural evolution for an experienced Scrum Master?

Discover why the Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course is the next step for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches in their leadership journey.
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Unpacking the Scrum Master Myth: Why Servant Leadership is Key to Team Success

Discover the true essence of a Scrum Master as a servant leader. Uncover common misconceptions and learn how to empower your team for success!
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Unlocking the Scrum Master's Potential: Embracing Broader Responsibilities for Agile Success

Unlock the true potential of your Scrum Master role! Discover how to broaden your impact and foster agility within your organisation.
Videos

Is Your Scrum Master Struggling? Discover When to Choose an Agile Process Simulation Workshop

Is your Scrum Master struggling with team dynamics? Discover how an Agile Process Simulation workshop can empower your team and enhance collaboration.
Videos

In what circumstances is agile consulting appropriate?

Discover when to engage an agile consultant to enhance your team’s collaboration and creativity in this insightful video with Martin Hinshelwood.
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Become the leader that you were meant to to be

Unlock your leadership potential! Discover how to inspire and lead effectively in modern organizations. Become the leader you were meant to be!
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Searching for self-organisation

Explore the journey to self-organisation in teams. Discover strategies to foster accountability, identity, and high performance for agile success.
Videos

The Importance of Patience and Trust in Building Agile Organizations

Unlock Agile success with patience! Discover how this vital virtue builds trust, navigates setbacks, and fosters a non-blame culture. Watch now! 🌟
Videos

The Power of Community: Becoming an Awesome Agile Coach

Discover the fourth essential achievement for aspiring #AgileCoaches with Martin Hinshelwood. Elevate your skills and empower teams to thrive!
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Taming the Chaos Factor: How to Align Your Agile Teams for Success

Discover how to combat chaos in Agile teams! Learn key strategies to align goals, enhance communication, and boost morale for a more productive environment.
Videos

Navigating the Agile Apocalypse: How to Combat Judgment and Foster Team Growth

Discover how judgment in Agile can hinder team dynamics and innovation. Learn strategies to foster a supportive culture and enhance collaboration.
Videos

7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Chaos

Master agile transformation! 🌟 Join Martin as he uncovers chaos pitfalls and the vital role of communication, direction, and alignment. 🚀
Videos

7 harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Judgement

Unlock the essence of Agile! 🚀 Join Martin as he explores core principles, pitfalls of prescriptive methods, and what truly motivates today’s workforce.
Videos

What is the one thing that no Agile team can survive?

Discover how contempt for leadership can cripple agile teams. Learn to foster a positive culture and boost productivity in this insightful video!
Videos

One critical skill for a Scrum Master and why?

Discover the one essential skill every Scrum Master must master for success in Agile! Join Martin Hinshelwood in this quick, insightful #shorts video.
Videos

Why do you prefer agile consulting over agile coaching?

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood prefers agile consulting over coaching in this insightful video, exploring the benefits of short-term engagements for agile teams.
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Unlocking Greatness: How the Right Scrum Master Transforms Teams and Organisations

Discover what sets a great Scrum Master apart! Explore the vital role of team fit, relationship-building, and navigating organisational challenges for success.
Videos

How do you think Agile is evolving since its inception in 2001?

Discover the evolution of Agile since 2001, its challenges, and the future of work in dynamic environments. Join Martin on this insightful journey! 🌐🚀
Videos

How would you help organizations pitch the opportunity of agile internally?

Discover how to effectively pitch agile within your organisation and inspire teams to embrace its transformative potential for continuous improvement.
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Luddites have no place in the modern organisation

Discover why Luddites hinder modern organizations and learn how to foster a culture of agility and innovation. Embrace change for a thriving workplace!
Videos

What would be an example of a great agile consulting outcome for a client?

Discover how agile consulting can transform complex challenges into valuable outcomes, enhancing business agility and driving success in your organisation.
Blog

Announcing Professional Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management Training (PAL-EBM) from Scrum.org

Join the Professional Agile Leadership with Evidence-Based Management Training from Scrum.org. Enhance your leadership skills and create tailored metrics for success!
Videos

The Power of Humility in Agile: A Core Virtue for Success

Discover how humility drives success in Agile! Uncover its role in collaboration, trust, and decision-making. Watch now for transformative insights! 🌟
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Before You Call Yourself an Agile Coach: The Importance of Real Experience

Discover the first of 5 essential achievements to become an #AgileCoach with Martin Hinshelwood. Elevate your coaching journey today! #shorts #agile

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