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Operational Practices

Techniques and strategies for improving operational efficiency and delivery.

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Mastering Site Reliability: Insights from Azure DevOps on Building a Resilient Live Site Culture

Discover how the Azure DevOps team at Microsoft balances reliability and agility in software development. Learn key SRE practices to enhance your team’s performance!
Guides

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!
Blog

Why Handoffs Are Killing Your Agility

Explore the detrimental impact of handoffs in software development and discover strategies to eliminate them for better agility.
Guides

Kanban Guide

Discover more about Kanban Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Guides

Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams

Discover more about Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

Mastering Kanban: Creating a Pull-Based System for Workflow Efficiency

Unlock your team’s potential with Kanban! Discover how pull-based principles enhance workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and boost productivity in this insightful video.
Blog

Why Measuring Individual Cycle Time is Killing Your Flow (And What to Do Instead)

Measuring individual cycle time is a fundamental misunderstanding of flow in a system. Learn why flow efficiency matters and how to measure the right things in Kanban.
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The Power of Kaizen: Continuous Improvement in Scrum and Beyond

Unlock the power of Kaizen in Kanban! Discover how continuous improvement can elevate your workflows and drive optimal results. Embrace the journey!
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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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Why Limiting Work in Progress is Key to Success in Kanban

Discover how limiting work in progress (WIP) can transform your Kanban approach, boost productivity, and enhance focus in this insightful video!
Videos

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.
Blog

Getting started with a modern source control system and DevOps

Discover how to choose a modern source control system that enhances your DevOps practices and supports your software development lifecycle effectively.
Blog

Release Management with Team Foundation Server 2012

Enhance your release management strategy with Team Foundation Server 2012. Discover automation techniques and best practices for seamless deployments.
Blog

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

If a client hasn't considered DevOps consulting as part of their Agile Consulting needs, why should they?

Discover why integrating DevOps consulting into your Agile coaching can enhance team performance and streamline software delivery. Watch now!
Videos

The Hidden Costs of Poor Quality Code—and How to Turn It Into a Superpower

Discover the hidden costs of poor-quality code with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn how investing in quality boosts productivity and protects your brand.
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DevOps: Elevating Your Organization’s Performance Through Bespoke Solutions

Explore tailored DevOps consulting services in this video, uncovering how organisations can optimise practices for better software delivery and quality.
Practices

Metrics and Reports

Discover more about Metrics and Reports and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

Unlocking Code Quality: The Transformative Power of Frequent Deployments

Unlock the secret to better code quality! Discover how frequent deployments enhance user feedback, reduce technical debt, and boost team confidence.
Videos

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.
Blog

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!
Blog

Building a release pipeline with Release Management with Visual Studio 2013

Learn to build a scalable release pipeline with Visual Studio 2013’s integrated release management. Enhance your DevOps practices for continuous delivery success!
Blog

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!
Videos

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! 🚀
Blog

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

Embrace Kaizen: Unlocking Continuous Improvement for Personal and Team Success

Unlock the power of Kaizen! Discover how continuous improvement can transform your work and personal life with small, impactful changes. Embrace growth today!
Videos

Stop Starting and Start Finishing: The Key to Team Success

Unlock Agile success! Learn to “stop starting and start finishing” for enhanced productivity and team effectiveness. Watch now for valuable insights!
Videos

Unlocking the Superpower of Software Development: How Shifting Left Transforms Quality Assurance

Unlock the superpower of software development with the shift-left approach! Discover how early QA integration boosts quality, speed, and team morale.
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 Importance of Visualizing Your Work in a Kanban Strategy

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover best practices for visualising workflows, optimising processes, and boosting team productivity in this insightful video.
Videos

The Key to a Kanban Strategy: Understanding WIP Limits

Discover how to optimise work flow with effective WIP limits! Learn critical factors for establishing them as a Kanban strategist. Watch now!
Videos

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.
Videos

Mastering Kanban: The Essential Guide to Defining and Visualising Your Workflow for Maximum Efficiency

Unlock your team’s potential by mastering Kanban! Discover how defining and visualising your workflow can boost clarity, alignment, and efficiency.
Videos

3 core practices of Kanban. Actively managing work items in a workflow.

Unlock your team’s potential with our guide to active workflow management in Kanban. Learn to optimise processes and prevent bottlenecks for seamless operations!
Videos

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. 🌟
Videos

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
Videos

Transforming Chaos into Clarity: How Optimising Systems Fuels Engineering Excellence

Transform chaos into clarity! Discover how optimising systems and tackling technical debt can boost productivity and innovation in your organisation.
Videos

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.
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.
Blog

You are doing it wrong if you are not using test first

Unlock the power of Test First principles in software development. Learn how TDD and ATDD can enhance quality, reduce bugs, and meet customer needs effectively.
Videos

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey Through DevOps and the Three Key Challenges to Overcome

Discover the evolution of DevOps from chaotic deployments to streamlined processes. Learn key challenges and how to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Blog

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

Unlocking the True Power of Continuous Delivery: How Automation Transforms Software Development

Unlock the true power of continuous delivery! Discover how automation transforms software delivery, mitigates risks, and boosts efficiency in your organisation.
Videos

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.
Videos

Unlocking the Future of Software Development: Why Automation is Your Key to Success

Unlock the power of automation in software development! Discover how it boosts efficiency, reduces errors, and transforms your deployment process.
Blog

Create a Release Management pipeline for Professional Developers

Learn to create a Release Management pipeline for developers, enhancing automation and deployment efficiency with Team Foundation Server. Dive in now!
Videos

Why Embracing Automation is Essential for Reducing Human Error in Software Development

Discover how automation transforms software development by minimising human error and enhancing efficiency. Learn why embracing automation is essential for success!
Blog

Standard Environments for Automated Deployment and Testing

Discover how to automate deployment and testing with Standard Environments in Visual Studio 2012 TFS, enhancing your DevOps practices for seamless delivery.
Videos

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

Mastering Evidence-Based Management in Agile: Inform, Don’t Control

Discover how Evidence-Based Management (EBM) empowers organisations to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance outcomes and drive success.
Videos

3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Don't have a working agreement.

Discover the top 3 pitfalls of Kanban adoption and learn why a working agreement is essential for team alignment and success in agile collaboration!
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

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

In WIP, less is more.  Why?

Unlock productivity with ‘Less is More’ in Agile! Discover how minimalism transforms workflows and boosts efficiency. Watch now! 🚀
Videos

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 best ways to wreck Kanban. Sweep problems under the rug.

Discover the top 3 pitfalls that sabotage Kanban adoption. Learn why ignoring problems can derail your team’s success and how to confront them effectively!
Videos

What is Kanban?

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how to optimise workflows, visualise processes, and drive continuous improvement in this essential guide.
Videos

Transform Your Team's Efficiency: The Three Core Principles of Caman Workflow Management

Transform your team’s workflow with Caman’s three core principles: clarity, active management, and continuous improvement. Discover how to enhance collaboration today!
Videos

Understanding the Power of Kanban in Scrum

Discover why the Kanban vs. Scrum debate is misguided! Learn how Kanban can enhance your Scrum process and optimise any workflow for superior results.
Videos

Mastering Your Kanban Board: A Practical Guide to Visualising Workflows for Maximum Efficiency

Transform your workflow with a tailored Kanban board! Discover how to visualise tasks, enhance collaboration, and identify bottlenecks for improved efficiency.
Videos

Mastering Kanban: A Simple Guide to Its Core Principles

Unlock peak productivity with Kanban! Discover 3 essential principles to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency in this must-watch video.
Videos

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

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!
Videos

Getting started with Kanban.

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

Blocked Columns on Kanban Boards Obfuscate Workflow and Undermine Effectiveness

Discover how blocked columns on Kanban boards hinder workflow efficiency. Learn effective strategies to enhance transparency and accountability in your team.
Videos

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
Videos

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. 🌟
Blog

Guidance: A Branching strategy for Scrum Teams

Discover effective branching strategies for Scrum teams to enhance code quality and streamline development processes. Optimize your workflow today!
Videos

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! 📊✨
Blog

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!
Videos

Mastering Azure DevOps: Avoiding Common Pitfalls for Agile Success

Unlock the secrets to optimising Azure DevOps! Discover common pitfalls and expert insights to enhance your agile practices and boost team productivity.
Videos

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. 🚀🌟
Videos

Harnessing Evidence-Based Management: Transform Your Decision-Making with Data-Driven Insights

Unlock the power of evidence-based management! Discover how data-driven decisions can transform your organisation and enhance team collaboration.
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.
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.
Guides

Detecting Agile BS

Discover more about Detecting Agile BS and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Blog

TFS for cross team and cross business line work item tracking

Discover effective strategies for cross-team collaboration in TFS, enhancing work item tracking and project management for software delivery across divisions.
Blog

Automated Testing in a modern application lifecycle

Discover the essential role of automated testing in modern application lifecycles. Learn how to enhance software quality and streamline your development process.
Workshops

The Importance of Batch to Optimise Flow

Discover more about The Importance of Batch to Optimise Flow and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

Transform Your Leadership: The Power of Evidence-Based Management in Agile

Unlock the power of evidence-based management in Agile! Discover how data-driven decisions and continuous improvement can transform your leadership journey.
Videos

Unlocking Rapid Delivery: Overcoming Common DevOps Challenges for Agile Success

Unlock faster product delivery in your organisation! Discover how to streamline processes, embrace change, and enhance your DevOps practices today.
Blog

Engaging with complexity - Team Foundation Server Edition

Explore the complexities of Team Foundation Server migrations in Silicon Valley. Learn strategies to streamline processes and enhance development efficiency.
Videos

What is the difference between resource efficiency and flow efficiency?

Explore the vital differences between resource and flow efficiency in modern workplaces. Unlock strategies for a happier, more productive team!
Blog

Upgrading from TFS 2008 and WSS v3.0 with SfTSv2 to TFS 2010 and SF 2010 with SfTSv3

Upgrade your TFS 2008 and WSS v3.0 to TFS 2010 and SF 2010 with our detailed guide. Streamline your process and enhance your team’s productivity today!
Blog

When should I use Areas in TFS instead of Team Projects in Team Foundation Server 2010

Discover when to use Areas in TFS over Team Projects for better project management in Team Foundation Server 2010. Streamline your workflow today!
Videos

Mastering Caman Strategy: How to Leverage Azure DevOps for Effective Visualisation in Hybrid Work Environments

Unlock the power of Azure DevOps to enhance your Caman strategy! Discover how to visualise workflows and establish shared rules for effective team collaboration.
Blog

Create a Portfolio Backlog hierarchy in Team Foundation Server 2013

Learn to create a Portfolio Backlog hierarchy in TFS 2013 with step-by-step guidance. Enhance your agile planning and streamline project management!
Course

Applying Professional Kanban (APK) Course with Certification

Revolutionize Your Team’s Performance with Kanban: Join our Immersion Training Course for a deep, practical dive into Kanban principles, designed to seamlessly integrate into your work life and foster continuous improvement and real-world application. Transform the way you deliver value today!
Videos

Unlocking the Power of Caman: Why It’s the Perfect Companion to Scrum for Process Optimisation

Discover how Caman complements Scrum and enhances process transparency. Unlock optimisation opportunities and elevate your workflow insights today!
Videos

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
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
Videos

The Importance of Product Backlog Management in Today's Agile Landscape

Discover why Product Backlog Management is crucial in today’s Agile landscape. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores its rising significance in Scrum.
Videos

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!
Course

Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training

This two-day course provides students with the DevOps principles and related hands-on practices to work better as a team, scale their agility, share and integrate their work, and deliver working software continuously in order to enable faster delivery of value and receive early and valuable feedback.
Course

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification

Professional ScrumTM with Kanban (PSK) is a 2-day course that teaches Scrum practitioners how to apply Kanban practices to their work. Through theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will understand the importance of transparency and flow as it pertains to the Scrum framework."
Videos

Unlocking Value in DevOps: My Role as a Consultant in Driving Change and Overcoming Bottlenecks

Discover the core of DevOps consulting: identifying bottlenecks, optimising workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join the conversation!
Blog

Live Site Culture & Site Reliability Engineering

Explore how Live Site Culture and Site Reliability Engineering drive agility and DevOps practices, enabling rapid delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Course

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.
Videos

2023 is predicted to be a very tough year. What do you think will be needed to win and improve?

Discover key strategies for thriving in 2023’s challenges as Martin Hinshelwood explores the essentials for successful Agile leadership and adaptation.
Course

Agile Kata Professional

Transform your agile journey with our 1-day Agile Kata course, designed to overcome the common challenges in agile transformations. Learn through a mix of instructor-led and hands-on activities, tailoring the Agile Kata pattern to fit your team’s unique needs and drive real organizational change.
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.
Course

Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban

Discover the transformative ‘Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban’ course, equipping you with the tools to positively influence your organization. From setting up transparent systems to managing portfolios effectively, gain actionable skills for real-world impact.

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