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Business Agility

Empower organisations to swiftly adapt and innovate, ensuring continuous delivery of value in a dynamic marketplace.

Enable Business Agility to rapidly adapt, innovate, and deliver value in an ever-changing market.

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Overview

Business Agility refers to an organisation’s ability to rapidly adapt and respond to market changes, customer demands, and emerging opportunities while maintaining a focus on delivering value. This concept is crucial as it empowers teams to innovate continuously, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across functions. By fostering a culture of flexibility and responsiveness, organisations can navigate uncertainties and leverage their capabilities to meet evolving business needs.

Business Agility is not merely about adopting Agile methodologies; it encompasses a systemic approach that integrates principles from Lean, DevOps, and continuous improvement. This holistic perspective enables organisations to optimise workflows, reduce lead times, and enhance customer satisfaction. It encourages a mindset where experimentation and learning are valued, allowing teams to pivot quickly based on feedback and data-driven insights.

The long-term benefits of Business Agility include improved resilience, sustained competitive advantage, and the ability to deliver high-quality products and services consistently. By embedding agility into the organisational fabric, companies can ensure that they are not just reacting to change but proactively shaping their future in a dynamic marketplace. This proactive stance is essential for fostering innovation and achieving strategic goals, ultimately leading to enhanced value delivery and organisational success.

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Why Handoffs Are Killing Your Agility

Explore the detrimental impact of handoffs in software development and discover strategies to eliminate them for better agility.
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Stop Hiding Behind Complexity and Start Delivering Continuously

Unlock continuous delivery for any software, regardless of complexity. Invest in fixing technical debt and automate processes for faster, reliable releases.
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Without Delivery, There Is No Value

Everything before delivery is an assumption, and all non-delivered product represents a cost of delay. Learn why frequent delivery is critical to maximising value.
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Transforming Agility: How Azure DevOps Went from Two-Year Releases to 880,000 Deployments

Unlock your organisation’s potential with continuous delivery! Discover how to shorten feedback loops and stay ahead in a fast-paced market.
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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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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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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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The Evidence-Based Management Guide: Improving Value Delivery under Conditions of Uncertainty

Discover more about “The Evidence-Based Management Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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DOD has made it illegal to do waterfall

Discover how the DOD’s new procurement rules outlaw waterfall methods, paving the way for agile practices that enhance efficiency and success in IT projects.
Guides

The Evidence-Based Management Guide Improving Value Delivery under Conditions of Uncertainty

Discover more about The Evidence-Based Management Guide
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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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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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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!
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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.
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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 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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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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Product Goal is an Intermediate Strategic Goal

Discover how to set effective product goals as intermediate strategic goals to enhance agility and drive successful outcomes in your organization.
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Evidence-Based Management: The Key to Agile Success

Unlock the power of evidence-based management to enhance agility! Discover how data-driven strategies drive market success and organisational growth.
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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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Unlocking Business Agility: Join Our Dynamic Monthly Discussions for Real-World Insights

Join our Business Agility Raw sessions for dynamic discussions, actionable insights, and a vibrant community. Mark your calendar for the fourth Wednesday!
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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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Navigating Complexity: How to Foster Agility and Innovation in Business Decision-Making

Unlock the secrets to agile decision-making in a complex business world. Discover how to adapt, innovate, and thrive amidst uncertainty.
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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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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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The Urgent Call for Agile Organisational Transformation

Explore the urgent need for agile transformation in organizations. Discover how to break free from outdated hierarchies and thrive in dynamic markets.
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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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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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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

How to Measure Your Organization's Ability to Improve Value Through Innovation

Discover 5 compelling reasons to integrate Evidence-Based Management (EBM) into your agile environment and unlock your organisation’s innovation potential! #EBM #Agile
Videos

Mastering Evidence-Based Management for Agile Success

Unlock the power of Evidence-Based Management! Learn to gather and analyse data for better product decisions and boost customer satisfaction.
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Maximising Product Value: The Power of Hypothesis-Driven Engineering

Transform your product investment strategy with hypothesis-driven engineering. Learn to maximise value, minimise waste, and adapt swiftly to customer needs.
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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!
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My journey into Professional Scrum

Explore my journey into Professional Scrum and discover how agile practices can transform software development and enhance business agility. Join me!
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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

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!
Videos

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.
Videos

How Do You Know How Long It Takes to Deliver Value?

Unlock the power of Evidence-Based Management! Discover 5 reasons why EBM is essential for enhancing your Time to Market and driving business success. #EBM #Shorts
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Navigating Complexity: Why Agile Practices Are Essential for Modern Product Development

Discover how Agile practices can transform your product development in a complex world. Learn to adapt, mitigate risks, and deliver value incrementally.
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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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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.
Videos

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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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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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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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!
Videos

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.
Videos

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! 🌟
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.
Videos

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.
Guides

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!
Videos

Turning User Feedback into Actionable Work: A Guide to Maximizing Product Value

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Management! Discover how short feedback loops can enhance product value and customer satisfaction in under a month.
Videos

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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Embracing Change: Why Agile Evolution is the Key to Thriving in a Rapidly Shifting World

Embrace the inevitability of change! Discover how to evolve your organisation with insights on agility, experimentation, and modern management practices.
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.
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

Scaling Smart: How to Build Sustainable Growth Without the Chaos

Discover how to scale your organisation smartly and sustainably. Learn the key principles of NE agility for delivering real value without the chaos.
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Unlocking Unrealised Value: The Key to Elevating Your Product Development Strategy

Unlock the potential of your product by understanding unrealised value. Discover how market insights and hypothesis-driven development can enhance your strategy!
Course

Professional Scrum Product Owner

Our Professional Scrum Product Owner course helps students master the Product Owner role with real-world scenarios and practical exercises, enabling participants to drive product success using Agile principles and Scrum.
Videos

Navigating the Balance: How Lean Governance Can Boost Agility and Innovation in Your Organisation

Discover how to balance governance and agility in your organisation. Learn to streamline processes, enhance compliance, and foster innovation with lean governance.
Blog

Great Scrum Masters Need Technical, Business, and Organisational Mastery

Explore the essential skills for effective Scrum Masters: technical, business, and organisational mastery to empower teams and drive value in Agile environments.
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Release planning and predictable delivery

Master release planning and achieve predictable delivery in agile environments. Discover strategies to enhance quality and streamline your software development process.
Videos

Maximising Deployment Frequency: The Key to Faster Time to Market and Business Success

Unlock the secrets to efficient software delivery! Discover how deployment frequency, stability, and learning time can transform your team’s success.
Videos

Embrace Simplicity: How to Transform Complexity into Continuous Delivery Success

Unlock the secrets to continuous delivery! Discover how to simplify your software and foster a culture of agility for faster, more reliable feature delivery.
Videos

Evidence-Based Management: The Four Key Value Areas in Scrum

Discover the four key value areas of Evidence-Based Management to optimise your organisation’s success and drive innovation. Unlock your potential today!
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Evidence-based Management: Gathering the metrics

Discover how to effectively gather metrics for Evidence-based Management in software organizations to enhance value delivery and drive agile success.
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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There is no place like production

Discover why real user feedback in production is essential for delivering value. Learn to validate assumptions and enhance product success effectively.
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.
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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

Empowering Teams with Financial Insights: The Key to Maximising ROI and Fostering Ownership

Empower your team to thrive by fostering a culture of ownership and financial insight. Discover how team-level P&L can boost ROI and drive success!
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The new normal of the modern application lifecycle

Explore the evolving landscape of software development in ‘The New Normal of the Modern Application Lifecycle’ and discover how to stay relevant in a fast-paced world.
Videos

Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Transform Your Organisation for True Agility

Uncover the “Seven Deadly Sins of Agile” that hinder transformation. Learn how to foster true agility and drive meaningful change in your organisation.
Videos

Bridging the Gap: How to Align Your Organisation for Successful Agile Product Management

Transform your product management approach! Discover how to align teams, embrace agile, and maximise value delivery in software development.
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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!
Videos

Scaling Teams: How to Foster Innovation Without Falling into Bureaucracy

Discover how to scale your teams without stifling innovation. Learn to empower, streamline, and enhance communication for agile growth.
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.
Videos

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.
Videos

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!
Blog

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

Breaking Free from the Plagues of Agility: How to Cultivate Flexibility and Innovation in Your Team

Break free from the plagues of agility! Discover how to foster flexibility, boost team morale, and embrace change for true Agile success.
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

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

Unlocking the Power of Immersive Learning in Agile

Discover 5 reasons why immersive learning transforms Scrum training for students! Join us for insights that inspire and elevate your Agile journey. #Scrum #Agile
Videos

The Importance of Evidence-Based Management in Agile Environments

Discover 5 compelling reasons to adopt Evidence-Based Management in your Agile environment. Transform your approach and drive measurable success! #EBM #Agile #Shorts
Videos

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.
Videos

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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The benefits of Visual Studio Online for the Enterprise

Discover the advantages of Visual Studio Online for enterprises. Learn how it enhances agility, streamlines processes, and supports cloud-based development.
Videos

Rethinking Software Estimation: Embrace Probabilistic Forecasting for Agile Success

Unlock the secrets of effective software project management! Discover how probabilistic forecasting can replace traditional estimation for better outcomes.
Videos

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!
Videos

The Fallacy of Equating Agility with Speed: What Agile Really Means

Discover why Agile isn’t just about speed! This video reveals its true focus on value, adaptability, and delivering the right products. Embrace a strategic mindset!
Videos

The Importance of Evaluating Direction: Are You Heading the Right Way?

Evaluate your project’s direction! 🧭 Discover how to make informed choices and adapt in a changing world. Join us for insights and guidance! 💡
Videos

The Power of Immersive Learning in Agile Training

Discover the top 5 reasons why immersive learning transforms Scrum training for students! Dive into the experience in this engaging short video. #Scrum #Agile
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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!
Videos

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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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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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.
Videos

Mastering Agility: Balancing Engineering Excellence and Effective Processes in a Rapidly Changing Business Landscape

Discover how to master Agile and DevOps by balancing engineering excellence with effective processes. Embrace change and foster a culture of continuous improvement!
Videos

Unmasking Agile: How to Spot Genuine Practices Amidst the Myths

Discover the truth behind agile practices! Uncover why most teams struggle with genuine agility and learn how to foster a culture of innovation and responsiveness.

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