Agile Planning

Streamline planning to enhance adaptability and predictability, fostering team alignment and continuous value delivery across diverse methodologies.

Facilitate effective planning that enhances responsiveness and reliability, ensuring team cohesion and sustained value creation. Explore practices for optimising workflows, managing uncertainty, and leveraging empirical data to inform decision-making, while addressing complexities inherent in project environments.

Rethinking Budgeting: How to Break Free from Traditional Constraints and Maximise Value

Break free from traditional budgeting! Discover how Beyond Budgeting fosters agility, maximises value, and seizes opportunities in a dynamic market.
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Transforming Scope Creep into Success: Embrace Agility and Deliver Value in a Changing Market

Struggling with scope creep? Discover how embracing Agile principles can help you adapt to change, prioritise value, and enhance your product delivery.
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How to Achieve Predictability in Business through Agile Principles

Unlock business predictability with Agile! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores strategies to overcome challenges and drive consistent success. 🌟
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Sprint Planning Event

Discover more about Sprint Planning Event and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Sprint Planning Recipe

Discover more about Sprint Planning Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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The Evolution of Product Management in the Agile Era

Explore the key differences between Agile and traditional product management. Learn how Agile’s faster cycles and feedback loops enhance value delivery!
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Rethinking Backlog Management: Why a Flat Structure Boosts Agility and Value Delivery

Rethink your backlog management! Discover why a flat structure boosts agility and value delivery in your Scrum and Kanban practices.
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Pragmatism crushes Dogma in the wild

Discover how pragmatism triumphs over dogma in Scrum through real-world challenges in Minecraft, fostering adaptability and resilience in product development.
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Applying Metrics for Predictability

Applying Metrics for Predictability
Applying Metrics for Predictability

Join our immersive 8-week course to become an expert in agile metrics and forecasting. Gain the skills to predict project outcomes, reduce uncertainty, and improve your decision-making, all while learning at your own pace.

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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Ditching the Myth of Special Sprints: Embrace True Agile Practices for Usable Products

Ditch the myth of special Sprints! Discover how to enhance your Agile practices by focusing on delivering quality products without safety nets.
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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 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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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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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Key Strategies for Agile Success

Master your product backlog with key strategies for prioritisation, WIP limits, and stakeholder engagement. Discover how to maximise value in Agile!
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Insights from the New Scrum.org Course

Discover Scrum.org’s new Product Backlog Management course with Martin Hinshelwood and learn to master backlog refinement for effective product goals!
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Mastering Agile: 3 Essential Strategies to Boost Your Team's Sprint Success

Unlock your team’s potential with three essential Agile strategies: define “done,” avoid overcommitting, and prioritise refinement for smoother Sprints!
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Mastering Complexity in Scrum: Transform Your Team with Agile Product Strategy Insights

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Strategy! Discover how understanding complexity transforms Scrum teams and enhances collaboration. Join the journey today!
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Why Agile Success Relies on Effective Planning: Debunking the Myths of Scrum

Discover why planning is essential in Scrum! Uncover the truth behind Agile myths and learn how effective planning drives team success.
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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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7 deadly sins of Agile: Gluttony

Discover the pitfalls of gluttony in Agile! 🍔 Learn how bloated backlogs and overloaded sprints waste effort and hinder success. Watch now! 📊✨
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Unlock the Power of Effective Backlog Management with our new course from Scrum.org

Master Scrum’s Product Backlog Management with our expert-led course. Enhance stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making for project success! 🚀
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Storms of Neglect The Perils of Not Delivering Usable Products in Agile Iterations

Explore the critical consequences of neglecting usable products in Agile iterations. Learn how to maintain trust, adaptability, and team morale for success.
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Unlocking the Power of Sprint Planning: Transform Your Agile Approach for Success

Unlock the true potential of Sprint planning! Discover how structured workshops can transform your Agile approach and empower your team for success.
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How do you know if you've got a great Sprint Goal?

Discover how to craft a valuable sprint goal in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights that align teams with strategic objectives. #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
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How does a Scrum team decide on a Sprint goal?

Unlock the secrets of effective Sprint goal setting in Scrum! Join Martin as he clarifies myths and enhances team collaboration for impactful planning. 🎯
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How does a Scrum team create a sprint goal?

Discover how scrum teams create impactful sprint goals to enhance collaboration and deliver value in this insightful short video with Martin Hinshelwood!
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How does a Scrum team estimate what can be delivered in a Sprint?

Master Sprint estimation in Scrum! Join Martin as he navigates the challenges of creative tasks and effective planning. Perfect for agile enthusiasts! 🚀
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What is a Sprint Backlog?

Discover the sprint backlog’s role in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance for teams and stakeholders in this insightful video.
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Mastering Sprint Planning: Key Principles for Agile Success

Master Sprint planning with top tips on understanding your product backlog and establishing clear goals. Boost team collaboration and achieve success!
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What is a sprint goal?

Unlock the secrets of sprint planning! Discover common pitfalls in agility and learn to empower your team for swift market responses. 🚀📈
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What is Sprint Planning?

Discover the essentials of sprint planning in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance and effective strategies for your team.
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How does a scrum team plan and prioritize work effectively?

Discover how scrum teams can effectively plan and prioritise work by fostering collaboration with customers and stakeholders in this insightful video!
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What is the hardest part of working with a brand-new scrum team?

Discover the toughest challenges of joining a new Scrum team and how to transition from novice to mastery in Agile practices with Martin Hinshelwood.
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Story Points & Velocity are a sign of an unsuccessful team

Discover why relying on Story Points and Velocity may hinder your Scrum team’s success. Learn to embrace true agility and enhance your team’s adaptability.
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The Product Goal is a commitment for the Product Backlog

Discover the importance of the Product Goal in Scrum. Learn how it drives focus and transparency for your team’s success. Is your Product Goal defined?
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Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training

Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training
Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training

Azure DevOps Services provide a set of cloud-hosted tools that software teams can use as an end-to-end solution to plan, develop, test, and deliver value in the form of working software. Azure Boards enable an agile team to plan, track, and discuss work across the entire development effort. This one day course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.

No Estimates and is it advisable for a Scrum Team to adopt it?

Explore the pros and cons of adopting No Estimates for Scrum Teams. Discover how to optimize your workflow and enhance team communication effectively.
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Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training

Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training
Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training

This three‐day course will help take your team and project to the next level. Using a combination of lecture, demonstrations, hands‐on activities, and team‐based exercises, attendees will experience how to deliver software using the Scrum framework and the corresponding tools and practices in Visual Studio.

A change for the better #4 - Homecoming

Join Martin Hinshelwood on his journey back to Scotland, balancing family life and ALM consulting. Discover insights on agile practices and more!
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Working within a single Team Project with Team Foundation Server 2012

Explore best practices for managing a single Team Project in TFS 2012, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across teams while minimizing administrative overhead.
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TFS 2012 Agile Planning Tools Issue - nested tasks makes the parent task disappear

Discover why using nested tasks in TFS 2012 Agile Planning Tools can lead to issues. Learn the best practices for effective backlog management.
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Requirement management in the modern application lifecycle with TFS

Explore effective requirement management in the modern application lifecycle with TFS. Discover tools and practices to enhance your team’s productivity.
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One Team Project to rule them all

Explore the concept of a single Team Project in TFS to streamline multiple teams and projects, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in Agile environments.
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What's in a burndown?

Discover the essentials of burndown charts in Agile. Learn how to visualize progress and enhance team communication for successful sprints.
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You can't stack rank hierarchical work items?

Explore the challenges of stack ranking hierarchical work items in software development. Learn effective strategies to enhance your team’s productivity and organization.
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Visual Studio 2010 Overview - A day in the life of ... Plan, Code & Test

Explore a day in the life of developers, testers, and program managers using TFS 2010. Learn planning, coding, and testing strategies in this insightful overview!
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Can you really commit to delivering work?

Explore the shift from commitment to forecasting in Scrum. Discover how this change fosters transparency and trust within your development team.
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My first Scrum team in the wild

Discover insights from my first Scrum team experience, highlighting key practices and lessons learned to enhance your agile journey. Join the conversation!
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Do you have a contract between the Product Owner and the Team?

Discover the importance of a Sprint Contract between the Product Owner and Team in Scrum. Enhance collaboration and clarity for successful project delivery.
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Adventures in Scrum: Lesson 2 - For the record

Explore key lessons from our first Scrum Sprint at SSW, uncovering the importance of clear communication and alignment in Agile practices. Join the journey!
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