Agile Philosophy

Explore the guiding principles of value delivery, fostering adaptability and collaboration within teams and organisations for sustainable success.

Explore the principles of iterative improvement and collaborative teamwork, emphasising the importance of customer value and responsiveness to change. Posts should delve into practices that enhance transparency, foster continuous learning, and address complexity in organisational processes, drawing insights from various frameworks and methodologies.

Navigating the Unpredictability of Software Development: Embrace Agile for Success

Navigate the complexities of software development with insights on technical leadership and Agile principles. Discover how to turn challenges into opportunities!
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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. 🌍💡
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Investing for Business Agility - Using evidence-based portfolio management to achieve better business outcomes

Discover more about Investing for Business Agility - Using evidence-based portfolio management to achieve better business outcomes and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Manifesto for Agile Software Development

Discover more about Manifesto for Agile Software Development and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Detecting Agile BS: Lessons from the Department of Defense

Is your development ecosystem truly Agile? Discover insights from the DoD and learn to eliminate bottlenecks for seamless, innovative delivery! 🚀
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Is Your Project Ecosystem Truly Agile?

Unlock true agility in product management! Discover how to break down silos, embrace automation, and maximise stakeholder value in this insightful video.
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Are Your Teams Empowered to Change Requirements Based on User Feedback? If Not, You’re Probably Not Very Agile

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Management! Discover how team empowerment and user feedback drive success in this insightful video. 💡
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The Importance of Delivering Working Software Every Iteration

Discover 6 surprising insights about Agile Product Management that can transform your approach! Watch now for essential tips. #agile #productmanagement
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Transforming Training: The Power of Immersive Learning in Scrum

Discover NKD Agility’s unique training approach with Martin Hinshelwood, empowering the next generation of Agile practitioners to thrive in complexity.
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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.
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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.
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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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Redefining Agile’s Core: Beyond Rituals and Procedures

Discover the true essence of Agile with Ken Schwaber! Learn how to innovate software development beyond rituals for better results. 🌟
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Continuous Adaptation: The Key to Success in a Dynamic Market

Discover how adapting to change drives business success in our fast-paced world. Join us to learn key strategies for thriving amidst constant evolution! 🌍✨
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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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Rethinking Sprint Planning: Why Burndown Charts Are Agile Banditry and What to Do Instead

Rethink your Sprint planning! Discover why burndown charts may hinder progress and learn to embrace a flexible, just-in-time approach for agile success.
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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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Say-Do Metrics: Avoiding Agile Banditry in Your Organization

Uncover the truth behind say-do metrics in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals pitfalls and shares insights for genuine outcomes. 🚀📊 #Agile #Transparency
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Special Sprints: Agile Banditry or Risk Management?

Uncover the truth about special sprints in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals their pitfalls and impact on product delivery. 🚀🔍 #Agile #SpecialSprints
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The Pitfalls of Routine Agile Questions: Avoiding the Ghosts of Agile Past

Explore the balance between pragmatism and dogmatism in Agile. Discover real stories that highlight the importance of flexibility for effective team management!
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The Ghosts of Agile Past: Why Burndown Charts Might Be Holding You Back

Uncover the truth behind burndown charts in Agile! Join Martin from NKDAgility as he debunks myths and explores better alternatives. 📊💡
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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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The Power of Kindness in Agile: A Core Virtue for Success

Discover how kindness transforms Agile! Explore empathy’s role in boosting customer satisfaction and employee engagement for organisational success. 🌟
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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! 🌟
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The Overlooked Virtue of Agility: Diligence

Unlock the power of diligence in Agile! Discover how attention to detail can elevate your projects and drive success. Watch now for essential insights!
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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! 🌟
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Mastering Agile: The Power of "Just Enough and No More" for Optimal Efficiency

Discover how the mantra “just enough and no more” can transform your agile practices. Learn to optimise processes, enhance productivity, and deliver value effectively.
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Temperance in Agile: Why Less is More

Master the art of balance in Agile with our video on Temperance! Discover how moderation maximises efficiency and elevates your Agile practices. 🌟
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Embracing Chastity in Agile: Why Taking Your Time is Key to True Transformation

Discover the overlooked virtue of chastity in agility. Learn how to implement changes thoughtfully for true organisational transformation.
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Overcoming the Plague of Rigidity: Embracing True Agility in Your Team

Break free from the plague of rigidity in Agile! Discover how to foster innovation and adaptability within your team for true agility.
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The Antichrist of Agile: How Fake Agilists Are Undermining True Innovation

Uncover the truth about fake agilists and their impact on Agile methodologies. Learn how to prioritise experience over certification for genuine success!
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Conquering Sloth in Agile: 6 Signs Your Team Might Be Stalling

Uncover the hidden signs of sloth in Agile practices. Learn how to empower your team, deliver value, and embrace true agility in your projects!
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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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7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse. Organizational Structure.

Uncover the “Antichrist of Agile” as Martin Hinshelwood explores how traditional structures hinder agility and the path to self-organisation. 🔄🚫
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Agile: A Grecian Odyssey through Modern Software Development

Explore the 7 Deadly Sins of Agile through ancient Greek wisdom. Learn to navigate modern software challenges and foster a culture of growth and collaboration.
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7 deadly sins of Agile: Wrath

Explore the impact of wrath in agile teams! Discover how blame deflection and lack of accountability disrupt productivity. Watch now! 🚀📊
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Quotes: Less is More. True or False?

Explore the truth behind “Less is More” with Martin Hinshelwood’s insights on #agile. Discover how simplicity can drive team success! #shorts #scrum
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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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7 deadly sins of Agile: Envy

Explore the dangers of envy in Agile! Discover why copying others, like the Spotify model, can hinder your unique path to success. 🚫📋
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Cutting Through the Red Tape: How Eliminating Committees Can Boost Your Time to Market

Discover how committees can hinder agility and slow decision-making in your organisation. Learn to empower teams and seize opportunities faster!
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Transforming Agile: How to Shift from Blame to Systemic Solutions for Better Team Dynamics

Discover how to transform your agile environment by addressing systemic issues rather than individual behaviours. Learn to foster adaptability and innovation today!
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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.
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The Race for Market Responsiveness: A Fresh Perspective on Organisational Agility

Discover how to enhance your organization’s agility and market responsiveness. Learn to pivot swiftly and seize opportunities faster than competitors.
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1 thing that sinks a consulting engagement before it starts gaining traction?

Discover the key factor that can derail your consulting engagement before it even begins. Join Martin Hinshelwood for essential insights! #agile #consulting #shorts
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From Unused Gym Memberships to Agile Implementation The Parallels of Misapplied Investments

Explore the parallels between unused gym memberships and agile implementation. Discover how commitment and consistent effort drive true transformation in both realms.
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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!
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Risk Mitigation: Agile Usable Products vs Documentation in Traditional Project Management

Explore how Agile’s focus on usable products enhances risk mitigation compared to traditional documentation methods in project management. Adapt and thrive!
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Do you think we are on the slope of enlightenment in Gartner's Hype Cycle?

Explore Agile’s journey from disillusionment to enlightenment with Martin as he uncovers truths, debunks myths, and sets realistic expectations. 🚀💡
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What more needs to happen before traditional organisations consider Agile?

Discover why traditional organisations hesitate to adopt Agile in a complex world. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights on evolving project management.
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Most Common Thing You Hear in a PSM 1 Course?

Discover the most common insights from delegates in a PSM 1 course with Martin Hinshelwood. Join us for a quick dive into Scrum training! #shorts #agile
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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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Rethinking the Statement of Work: How to Truly Meet Client Needs Beyond the Contract

Unlock the secret to client satisfaction! Discover why focusing on real needs, not just the SoW, is key to delivering lasting value in consulting.
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What Does the Assessment Phase of a Consulting Engagement Look and Feel Like?

Discover the assessment phase of agile consulting with NKD Agility. Martin Hinshelwood shares insights on tackling challenges and enhancing team performance.
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Unlocking Agile Consulting: Transform Your Organisation with Diverse Strategies and Continuous Learning

Unlock the secrets of Agile Consulting! Discover diverse strategies, empower your team, and maximise value in your organisation. Join the journey today!
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Best Scrum advice you ever received?

Unlock Scrum’s true potential! Embrace flexibility over dogma with expert insights from Martin. Discover adaptive practices for effective project management. 🚀
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What is the one thing a PSPO course forces you to focus on?

Discover the key focus of the PSPO course and how it empowers product owners to drive value and customer satisfaction in Scrum environments.
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Discipline versus motivation?

Discover the key difference between discipline and motivation in high-performance teams with Martin Hinshelwood. Unlock your team’s potential! #shorts #agile
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Worst agile advice you've ever heard?

Discover the worst agile advice ever! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he highlights the pitfalls of focusing on agile mechanics over core values. #agile #scrum #shorts
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What should have been way more popular in Agile than it currently is?

Unlock the secret to Agile success! Discover why principles, not just tools, are key to effective practices in this insightful video with Martin. 🌟
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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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Must have trait in an Agile Consultant

Discover the essential trait every agile consultant needs to excel in solving complex problems quickly. Join Martin Hinshelwood in this insightful short! #Agile #Consulting
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Beyond the Rituals: Embracing the Core Principles of Scrum for True Agile Success

Discover the true essence of Scrum by focusing on its core principles—empiricism, transparency, and value delivery. Transform your agile practices today!
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What was your worst day as an agile consultant?

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his toughest day as an agile consultant, revealing the challenges behind empowering teams in #agile and #scrum.
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What is the most interesting outcome you have achieved as an agile consultant?

Discover the fascinating outcomes of agile consulting with Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on navigating complexity in project management.
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What is your feeling on creating Agile apprenticeships?

Explore the potential of agile apprenticeships with Martin Hinshelwood as he discusses their importance in empowering the next generation in product development.
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Why do you think that 4 half days is a better format than 2 full days?

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood advocates for 4 half days of Scrum training over 2 full days, enhancing learning in agile environments.
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From Developer to Agile Advocate: How My Journey Unveiled the Power of Scrum and DevOps

Discover how my journey from developer to Agile advocate transformed my approach to project management. Explore the liberating power of Agile and Scrum!
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Navigating Client Needs: How Agile Consultants Can Uncover True Value Beyond Initial Requests

Unlock the secrets to effective agile consulting! Discover how to guide clients towards true value and sustainable growth in your projects.
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If you could teach just one thing about Scrum, what would it be?

Unlock Scrum’s true potential! Discover how empiricism and complexity empower teams and drive success in this insightful video. #Scrum #Agile
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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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What are some big red flags when hiring an agile consultant?

Discover key red flags to watch for when hiring an agile consultant to ensure a successful transformation from traditional project management.
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Why does Agile focus on values and principles rather than a prescribed set of steps?

Discover why Agile prioritises values and principles over rigid steps, enabling teams to navigate complexity and uncertainty effectively.
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Traditional vs Empirical! Whats the difference? Agile faces off agianst waterfall!

Explore the clash of Agile vs Waterfall! Discover how empirical models boost project success with visibility, adaptability, and continuous value delivery. 🚀
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What is Agile?

Discover how Agile philosophy can transform your personal and professional life. Join us for insights on growth, teamwork, and continuous improvement!
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Stop normalizing unprofessional behaviour in the name of agility

Discover why unprofessional behavior undermines agility in Scrum. Learn to uphold professionalism for true agile success and better team dynamics.
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Agile in Nigeria 2020 - The Inevitability of change

Explore the essence of agility in Nigeria 2020: it’s an evolution, not a transformation. Embrace continuous change for lasting organisational growth.
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Kalabule or a Professional at Agile in Africa

Explore the call for professionalism in Africa’s software industry. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he challenges the ‘kalabule’ mindset and promotes agile values.
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Bruce Lee on Scrum and Agile

Explore Bruce Lee’s philosophy on Scrum and Agile, emphasizing simplicity and adaptability to enhance your organization’s processes and customer satisfaction.
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Does your organisation have both Project Mangers as well as Product Owners?

Explore the challenges of having both Project Managers and Product Owners in your organization. Discover how to achieve true agility and team alignment.
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Naked ALM: starting with why and getting naked

Discover the essence of Application Lifecycle Management with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn to improve software delivery by starting with ‘why’ and embracing agility.
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