Agile Strategy

Align vision and execution to foster adaptability and deliver ongoing value through strategic insights and evidence-based practices.

Cultivate a resilient organisational framework that enhances strategic alignment and responsiveness to change. Posts should explore practices for continuous improvement, value delivery, and decision-making informed by data, while addressing complexity and fostering a culture of collaboration and learning.

Transforming Waste into Value: How to Boost ROI with Agile Metrics

Uncover the hidden waste in your organisation! Learn how DORA metrics can boost innovation and ROI while embracing agility for better value.
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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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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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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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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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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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The Synergy Between Product Management and Product Development in Agile Environments

Explore the vital partnership between Agile Product Management and Product Development. Learn how their collaboration drives innovation and market success!
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Why Cost-Cutting During Recessions Is Counterproductive

Discover how to recession-proof your business by investing in people and processes. Learn Kanban strategies to boost effectiveness and thrive, not just survive!
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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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My journey with Kanban and why I actively recommend it to clients.

Discover my Kanban journey and why I recommend it to clients! Learn how it enhances workflow, transparency, and predictability across all industries.
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Overview of the 'scaling with portfolio Kanban' course

Unlock organisational efficiency with our “Applying Scaling Portfolio Kanban” course! Learn to manage project portfolios effectively and enhance value delivery.
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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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Mastering the Art of Product Ownership: The Power of Marketing Your Vision

Unlock product ownership success! Discover how to market your vision, engage stakeholders, and deliver value in our latest video. Subscribe for expert tips!
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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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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 to Choose the Right Agile Coach for Your Business Success

Discover 5 essential tips from Martin Hinshelwood on hiring the right #AgileCoach in this insightful video. Elevate your #Agile journey today!
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Hiring the Right Agile Coach: What You Need to Know

Discover key insights from Martin Hinshelwood on hiring an #agilecoach in part 4 of our series. Make informed decisions for your #agile journey!
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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.
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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. 🚀
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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. Judgement.

Unlock the essence of Agile! 🚀 Join Martin as he explores core principles, pitfalls of prescriptive methods, and what truly motivates today’s workforce.
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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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Does 'starting with why' - Simon Sinek - really matter?

Explore the essence of motivation beyond money! Discover how ‘starting with why’ fuels intrinsic drive and purpose in the workplace.
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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: 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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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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Unlocking Agility: How Decentralisation Empowers Teams to Maximise Value in Any Organisation

Unlock your organisation’s potential! Discover how decentralisation and team engagement can drive innovation and agility, maximising value in any business.
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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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How do you decide whether to pivot or stay the course? (Nokia story)

Explore the pivotal choices in product management: when to pivot, persevere, or walk away. Join us for insights and real-world examples! 🚀
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Agile Training versus Agile Consulting

Discover the key differences between agile training and coaching with Martin Hinshelwood. Elevate your team’s performance with Naked Agility! #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
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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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Rethinking Product Backlog: Navigating Through the Weeds of Complexity

Explore innovative strategies for managing your Product Backlog in complex environments. Discover how to enhance agility and foster team autonomy today!
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Znaczenie znajomości terenu

Discover how understanding terrain enhances agility through Poland’s unique mushroom foraging sport. Join us in exploring agile principles! 🍄✨
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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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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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How Usable Working Products Are Your Ultimate Weapon Against Risks

Discover how delivering usable working products can mitigate risks in Agile practices. Embrace feedback loops and automation for true agility!
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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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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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July 2023 NKDAgility: Introducing NKD Agility's Next Generation of Agile Practitioners: Transforming Work, Building Success, and Achieving Greatness in the 21st Century!

Join NKD Agility’s immersive learning experiences to master agile methodologies and transform your career. Unlock your potential and shape the future of work!
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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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Embrace Uniqueness: Why Creating Your Own Scaling Practices Leads to Business Success

Discover how creating unique scaling practices can drive your business success. Embrace your distinctiveness and foster agility for sustainable growth.
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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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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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Why I love heirarchies of competence

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood champions hierarchies of competence over control, empowering teams to solve problems and drive success. #Agile #Scrum
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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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What are 3 top tips for a new agile consultant?

Unlock your potential as an agile consultant! Discover three essential tips from Martin Hinshelwood to elevate your first consulting engagement.
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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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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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How does scrum help leadership teams pick the most valuable work to focus on?

Discover how Scrum empowers leadership teams to prioritise valuable work in complex environments, enhancing customer focus and organisational efficiency.
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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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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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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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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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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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Many organisations are lured to SAFe by the song of the Sirens

Discover why many organizations fall for the allure of SAFe, risking true agility for a rigid framework. Learn to embrace evolution over imitation.
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How do you make a good Forecast?

Learn how to create accurate forecasts in agile projects with expert insights from Martin Hinshelwood. Enhance predictability and budget planning effectively!
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Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification

Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL-e) with Certification
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.

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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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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Team Foundation Server 2013 is production ready

Discover why Team Foundation Server 2013 is production-ready! Learn about its agile journey, major improvements, and why you should upgrade now.
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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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Is ALM a useful term?

Explore the significance of ALM in modern software development. Discover how Agile practices enhance quality and adaptability for all organizations.
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