Metrics and Learning

Harnessing data and insights to foster ongoing enhancement in team dynamics and operational workflows.

Utilising quantitative and qualitative insights to enhance team performance and streamline workflows. Posts should explore data-driven decision-making, feedback loops, process optimisation, and the interplay between team dynamics and operational efficiency, drawing on principles from systems thinking and complexity theory.

Transforming Organisational Culture: Unlocking Engineering Excellence Through System Optimisation

Transform your organisation’s culture with Naked Agility. Discover how to optimise systems for maximum value and achieve engineering excellence today!
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Mastering Product Development Costs: Empower Your Team for Financial Success

Unlock the secrets of product development costs! Discover how to empower your team with financial awareness and drive innovation for greater profitability.
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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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Navigating the Unknown: How to Fund Your Product Like a Venture Capitalist

Discover how to fund your product like a venture capitalist! Learn to balance risk, iterate on ideas, and embrace the journey of innovation.
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The Problem with Incompetent Scrum Masters: Why Lack of Skills in Team Context Results in Poor ROI

Discover the true ROI of hiring skilled Scrum Masters and learn how their competence impacts team performance, innovation, and value delivery.
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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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Metrics and Reports

Discover more about Metrics and Reports and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Service Level Expectation (SLE)

Discover more about Service Level Expectation (SLE) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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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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The Evidence-Based Management Guide Improving Value Delivery under Conditions of Uncertainty

Discover more about The Evidence-Based Management Guide
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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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Mastering Outcomes: How Evidence-Based Management Transforms Your Project Success

Unlock the power of evidence-based management! Discover how to define outcomes and choose metrics that drive success in your projects.
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Understanding the Difference: Traditional Management vs. Evidence-Based Management

Explore the key differences between Traditional Management and Evidence-Based Management (EBM) in decision-making for better organisational success!
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Unlocking Team Potential: How Measurement Influences Engagement and Collaboration

Discover how the metrics you use can shape team behaviour and engagement. Learn to align measurements with collaboration for a thriving workplace culture.
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The Crucible of Learning: Transforming Organizational Effectiveness Through DevOps

Discover how DevOps consulting tackles technical debt and complex architectures, leading to improved efficiency and streamlined integration for clients.
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visualisation Drive Workflow Success

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can enhance your workflows and drive success.
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visual Tools Transform Your Workflow

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can transform your workflow and drive meaningful change.
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Unlocking the Power of Immersive Learning for Product Management

Unlock real change in product development! Discover how immersive learning and outcome-based assignments empower teams to apply knowledge effectively.
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Mastering Product Development: From Assumptions to Hypotheses

Unlock the power of assumptions in product development! Learn to identify, validate, and test assumptions for data-driven decisions. A must-watch for product teams!
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Maximizing Transparency and Improvement in Software Engineering with Kanban

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how it enhances software engineering processes, boosts efficiency, and fosters team collaboration. Watch now!
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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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Professional Product Discovery and Validation Skills (PPDV)

Professional Product Discovery and Validation Skills (PPDV)
Professional Product Discovery and Validation Skills (PPDV)

This one-day course on product discovery and validation equips participants with essential hands-on skills to enhance value creation in product development. It covers key techniques for both new product development and improving existing products, focusing on experimentation, evidence collection, and risk control. Through an ongoing case study, students will learn practical methods to apply in their workplace, helping Product Owners, Managers, and teams drive customer outcomes, improve ROI, and adopt an iterative, user-centric approach to product development.

Understanding Kanban: A Tool for Transparency and Continuous Improvement

Unlock the true power of Kanban! Discover its benefits, key metrics, and how to transform your workflows into a secret weapon for process improvement.
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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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Illuminate Your Workflow: Harnessing Candan Strategies for Continuous Improvement and Transparency

Unlock the power of Candan strategies! Discover how flow metrics enhance transparency and drive continuous improvement in your workflows.
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3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Use vanity metrics.

Unlock Kanban success by ditching vanity metrics! Discover actionable insights to enhance your workflow and drive continuous improvement. Watch now!
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3 core practices of Kanban. Improving a workflow.

Unlock your workflow’s potential with Kanban! Discover 3 core practices to visualise, manage, and continuously improve for peak efficiency.
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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 Applying Professional Kanban course.

Unlock your team’s potential with our “Applying Professional Kanban” course! Learn key principles, tools, and techniques for continuous improvement.
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Overview of 'applying metrics for predictability' Kanban course.

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how to enhance predictability in delivery using Kanban metrics in this insightful course overview. 🚀📊 #Kanban #Agile
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Overview of 'applying flow metrics for Scrum' course.

Unlock Scrum’s potential with Kanban! Discover how flow metrics can enhance planning, execution, and retrospectives for better team performance.
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How long does it take to transition from project management to Kanban?

Transform your project management approach! Discover how to seamlessly transition to Kanban, optimise workflows, and embrace agile methodologies.
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Does Kanban integrate into a Scrum environment?

Discover how Kanban enhances Scrum with essential metrics and insights for better project visibility and predictability. Elevate your Agile game today!
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Getting started with Kanban.

Discover how to effortlessly launch a Kanban pilot in your organisation, tackle common challenges, and leverage metrics for workflow improvement!
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What is Kanban?

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how to optimise workflows, visualise processes, and drive continuous improvement in this essential guide.
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Mastering Evidence-Based Management (EBM) for Product Owners: Maximizing Value Delivery

Unlock product success with the PAL EBM course! Discover how evidence-based management empowers product owners to make informed decisions and maximise value.
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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. 🌟
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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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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
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How to Discover Unrealized Value in Your Product

Discover 5 compelling reasons to implement Evidence-Based Management (EBM) in your environment and unlock your product’s unrealised potential! #EBM #Shorts
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How Do You Know the Value Currently Delivered in Your Organization?

Unlock your organisation’s potential with EBM! Discover 5 compelling reasons to embrace evidence-based management in your environment. #EBM #Shorts
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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
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Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum

Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum
Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum

Elevate Your Scrum Mastery with ‘Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum’: Transform your Agile practices with our immersive, hands-on course. Dive deep into the world of flow metrics and emerge with the skills to enhance your team’s efficiency and delivery. Join us for a journey of practical learning and real-world application – it’s time to turn data into action!

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.

Ditching Agile Banditry: Why Story Points and Velocity Metrics Are Undermining Your Team's Success

Ditch the agile banditry! Discover how to replace story points and velocity with objective metrics that empower teams and enhance collaboration.
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Avoiding Agile Banditry: Why Story Points and Velocity Are Misleading Metrics

Discover how to escape the story point trap in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals better metrics for success and transforms your team’s value delivery. 🚀🌟
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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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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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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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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!
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7 deadly sins of Agile: Pride

Explore the dual nature of pride in Agile! Learn to harness it wisely while avoiding costly pitfalls. Join Martin for insights on data-driven success. 📊🚫
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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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Deciphering the Enigma of Story Points Across Teams

Explore how to effectively use Story Points in agile teams. Discover better metrics for performance and value delivery to enhance your team’s success.
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Harnessing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Key Strategies for Product Owners to Drive Team Success

Unlock your potential as a product owner! Discover how to connect your team to value and make evidence-based decisions for product success.
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Why is Kanban such a popular approach for people in creative industries?

Discover why Kanban thrives in creative industries, tackling complexity and enhancing visibility. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights on this agile approach!
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Unlocking the Power of Kanban: Transform Your Workflow with Data-Driven Insights

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how to optimise workflows, enhance delivery speed, and engage stakeholders with data-driven insights.
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Harnessing the Power of Empiricism: Transform Your Decision-Making with Data-Driven Insights

Unlock the power of empiricism! Discover how data-driven decisions can transform your agile approach and foster continuous improvement in your work.
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How will the immersive learning experience help coach people on the job?

Discover how immersive learning transforms #scrum training into practical on-the-job coaching, enhancing skills and boosting team performance.
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Why have you decided to go all in on immersive learning experiences?

Discover how immersive learning transforms training into a journey of engagement and growth with Martin! Embrace a new way to learn. 🌱📚
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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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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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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!
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Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)

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

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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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.
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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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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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Introducing Kanban for Professional Scrum Teams

Discover how to integrate Kanban with Scrum in our Professional Scrum with Kanban training. Enhance your team’s workflow and earn your PSK certification!
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Upcomming Scrum at Scale Workshop from Scrum.org

Join the Scrum at Scale Workshop by Scrum.org to drive agile transformation in your organization. Learn to implement effective change and improve culture!
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Metrics that matter with evidence-based management

Discover how Evidence-Based Management can enhance your metrics and KPIs for better decision-making in software development. Elevate your team’s performance!
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Quality enablement to achieve predictable delivery

Achieve predictable software delivery by establishing quality enablement. Learn key strategies to enhance your development process and reduce bugs.
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TFS Usage Statistics

Explore TFS usage statistics, including user activity, work items, and version control metrics. Discover insights to enhance your team’s productivity!
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