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Product Development

A practical guide to Evidence-Based Management, showing how organisations use experiments, feedback, and key value areas to improve value delivery …

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Read more about The Evidence-Based Management Guide: Improving Value Delivery under Conditions of Uncertainty
Agentic Agility

Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood discuss the role of precise language and transparency in Agile practices at Microsoft, highlighting why clarity in …

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Read more about Agile at Microsoft
Product Development

Explores why teams ignore clear signals from Agile and Scrum, highlighting how culture and fear hinder continuous improvement and effective …

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Read more about You can't stop the signal! But you can ignore it!
Scrum

Identifies seven common Agile pitfalls—quick fixes, backlog overload, resource focus, lack of accountability, blame, imitation, and pride—and offers …

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Read more about Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Transform Your Organisation for True Agility
Engineering Excellence

Learn how to avoid common mistakes in Azure DevOps, improve agile workflows, maintain traceability, and simplify processes for better team …

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Read more about Mastering Azure DevOps: Avoiding Common Pitfalls for Agile Success
DevOps

Explores a developer’s transition to DevOps, highlighting key challenges: cultural change, toolchain automation, and continuous learning for effective …

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Read more about From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey Through DevOps and the Three Key Challenges to Overcome
Scrum

Learn how to customise Azure DevOps to support Scrum teams, manage backlogs, plan sprints, and improve agile workflows with practical setup and …

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Read more about Maximise Your Scrum Process: Leveraging Azure DevOps for Agile Success
Tool

Learn how to use Azure DevOps to set up and customise Caman boards for clear workflow visualisation, shared rules, and effective work management in …

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Read more about Mastering Caman Strategy: How to Leverage Azure DevOps for Effective Visualisation in Hybrid Work Environments
Product Development

Explains how using a flat backlog structure—rather than a hierarchy—improves agility, prioritisation, and value delivery in Scrum and Kanban teams.

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Read more about Rethinking Backlog Management: Why a Flat Structure Boosts Agility and Value Delivery
Scrum

Explores how practical use of Scrum fosters adaptability and resilience in teams, highlighting the value of flexibility over rigid rules in complex …

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Read more about Pragmatism crushes Dogma in the wild
Product Development

Learn how Candan strategies use flow metrics and transparency to reveal workflow issues, drive continuous improvement, and support data-driven …

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Read more about Illuminate Your Workflow: Harnessing Candan Strategies for Continuous Improvement and Transparency
Kanban

Explains how visualising work in Kanban boosts team clarity, transparency, and alignment, and offers steps to define workflows, avoid misalignment, …

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Read more about The Importance of Visualizing Your Work in a Kanban Strategy
Kanban

Explains how setting and adjusting Work-In-Progress (WIP) limits in Kanban helps teams manage workflow, prevent bottlenecks, and improve productivity …

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Read more about The Key to a Kanban Strategy: Understanding WIP Limits
Kanban

Learn how Kanban’s pull-based system boosts workflow efficiency by visualising tasks, setting WIP limits, managing bottlenecks, and enabling …

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Read more about Mastering Kanban: Creating a Pull-Based System for Workflow Efficiency
Practice

Ignoring problems in Kanban leads to workflow blockages, technical debt, and crises. Learn why prompt issue resolution and transparency are vital for …

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Read more about 3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Sweep problems under the rug.
Product Development

Not having a working agreement in Kanban leads to team misalignment, inefficiency, and conflict. Clear agreements ensure roles, goals, and processes …

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

Learn how to avoid common Kanban mistakes by focusing on actionable metrics like WIP, cycle time, and throughput instead of vanity metrics for better …

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Read more about 3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Use vanity metrics.
Kanban

Learn how to improve Kanban workflows by identifying blockages, reducing waiting times, and making continuous changes to boost efficiency and value …

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Read more about 3 core practices of Kanban. Improving a workflow.
Kanban

Learn how to define and visualise workflows in Kanban to boost team clarity, alignment, and efficiency, with practical steps for stable processes and …

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

Explains how to actively manage Kanban workflows by monitoring work in progress, resolving bottlenecks, and optimising flow for greater efficiency and …

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Read more about 3 core practices of Kanban. Actively managing work items in a workflow.
Product Development

Explains how adopting Kanban improves workflow, predictability, and transparency for any team or industry, offering practical insights and benefits …

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Read more about My journey with Kanban and why I actively recommend it to clients.
Product Development

Learn how to apply Kanban at the organisational level to optimise workflow, improve predictability, and make data-driven decisions across multiple …

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Read more about Overview of the 'scaling with portfolio Kanban' course
Social Technologies

Explores how precise language and context shape transparency and understanding in Agile, highlighting why word choice matters for effective …

Podcast Podcast
Read more about Mindset Versus Philosophy
Product Development

Learn how to implement Kanban in any workflow, use key metrics and visualisations, and drive continuous improvement for better project management and …

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Read more about Overview of Applying Professional Kanban course.
Product Development

Learn how to use Kanban metrics like cycle time and throughput to improve team predictability, make accurate forecasts, and deliver consistent project …

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Read more about Overview of 'applying metrics for predictability' Kanban course.
Product Development

Learn how to use Kanban flow metrics in Scrum to improve value delivery, track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in …

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Read more about Overview of 'applying flow metrics for Scrum' course.
Kanban

Learn how to move from traditional project management to Kanban, including steps, benefits, and tips for a smooth, gradual transition to Agile …

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Read more about How long does it take to transition from project management to Kanban?
Kanban

Explains how Kanban can be integrated with Scrum to improve workflow visibility, provide key metrics, and enable continuous improvement in agile …

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Read more about Does Kanban integrate into a Scrum environment?
Product Development

Learn how to launch a Kanban pilot, define workflows, use metrics like cycle time and throughput, and foster continuous improvement for better team …

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Read more about Getting started with Kanban.
Kanban

Explains how Kanban helps creative industries optimise workflows with flexibility, personalisation, and continuous improvement, contrasting it with …

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Read more about Why is Kanban becoming increasingly popular in creative industries?
Kanban

Using Blocked columns on Kanban boards hides workflow issues, causes task stagnation, and reduces transparency. Use tags to indicate blockages and …

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Read more about Blocked Columns on Kanban Boards Obfuscate Workflow and Undermine Effectiveness
Software Development

Explore upcoming Agile and Scrum training covering Agile Kata, facilitation, backlog management, and evidence-based management to boost team …

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Read more about Agile Kata and a whole lot more with facilitation, backlog management, and evidence based management!
Product Development

Explains Kanban as a flexible strategy for visualising, analysing, and improving workflows, enabling continuous improvement and efficiency across any …

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Read more about What is Kanban?
Method

Explains how immersive learning combines Agile and Scrum theory with hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance to boost skills, …

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Read more about The Power of Immersive Learning: Bridging Theory and Experience
Product Development

Explores how combining theory and hands-on experience in Scrum training leads to deeper understanding, critical thinking, and continuous improvement …

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Read more about Immersive Learning in Scrum: Why Theory and Experience Must Go Hand in Hand
Product Development

Explores how peer feedback in immersive Scrum and Agile training enhances learning, fosters real-world application, and supports continuous …

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Read more about The Power of Peer Feedback in Immersive Learning
Team Collaboration

Explores how immersive learning in Scrum fosters strong peer relationships, enhancing collaboration, trust, and long-term growth for practitioners …

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Read more about The Power of Building Relationships Through Immersive Learning in Scrum
Product Development

Explores how immersive learning in Agile and Scrum helps overcome cognitive bias, promotes hands-on practice, and supports continuous improvement for …

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Read more about Unlocking the Power of Immersive Learning in Agile: Overcoming Cognitive Bias
Product Development

Explores how immersive, hands-on learning in Agile training fosters real-world application, continuous improvement, and lasting organisational change …

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Read more about The Power of Immersive Learning in Agile Training
Product Development

Explores how immersive, hands-on learning helps teams internalise Agile principles, shift mindsets, and drive lasting Agile transformation through …

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Read more about Unlocking the Power of Immersive Learning in Agile
Personal

Explores how immersive learning in Scrum training reduces cognitive load, boosts engagement, and improves retention through shorter, interactive, …

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Read more about The Power of Immersive Learning in Scrum Training
Product Development

Explores how immersive, hands-on learning keeps Scrum students engaged and excited, supporting continuous improvement, real-world application, and …

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Read more about Why Immersive Learning Keeps Scrum Students Excited and Engaged
Product Development

Explores how immersive, bite-sized learning in Scrum training boosts retention, engagement, and real-world application by reducing information …

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Read more about The Power of Immersive Learning in Scrum Training: Why Less Is More
Product Development

Multitasking reduces team productivity. Learn how focusing on finishing tasks, limiting work in progress, and value-based prioritisation boosts …

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Read more about Stop Starting and Start Finishing: The Key to Team Success
Product Development

Learn how product owners use Evidence-Based Management (EBM) to make data-driven decisions, track key value metrics, and maximise product value and …

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Read more about Mastering Evidence-Based Management (EBM) for Product Owners: Maximizing Value Delivery
Leadership

Learn how evidence-based metrics drive organisational success, avoid negative behaviours, and enable transparent, data-driven decisions for leaders …

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Read more about The Power of Metrics: Why PAL-EBM is Essential for Your Organization
Product Development

Explains how Agile teams can measure and improve Time to Market using key metrics like lead time, cycle time, and time to fix to deliver value to …

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Read more about How Do You Know How Long It Takes to Deliver Value?
Product Management

Evidence-based management uses data-driven decisions to help organisations achieve business outcomes, adapt to market changes, and maximise value …

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Read more about Evidence-Based Management: The Key to Agile Success
Product Development

Learn how to assess and improve your organisation’s innovation capability using evidence-based management and key metrics like technical debt, …

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Read more about How to Measure Your Organization's Ability to Improve Value Through Innovation
Product Management

Explains how evidence-based management uses data-driven decisions and tailored metrics to boost business value, leadership effectiveness, and …

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Read more about Unlocking Business Value: The Power of Evidence-Based Management for Effective Leadership
Agentic Agility

This podcast discusses how precise language and transparency support effective communication and decision-making in agile teams, with insights from …

Podcast Podcast
Read more about Enterprise Agility
Product Development

Learn how to identify and measure unrealised value in your product using Evidence-Based Management, key metrics, and actionable steps to improve …

Videos Videos
Read more about How to Discover Unrealized Value in Your Product
Product Development

Explores why Agile fails without addressing systemic issues, highlighting the need for organisational change, meaningful metrics, and the courage to …

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Read more about Addressing Systemic Issues in Agile Organizations
Product Development

Learn how Evidence-Based Management helps organisations measure delivered value using key metrics like customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and …

Videos Videos
Read more about How Do You Know the Value Currently Delivered in Your Organization?
Product Development

Explores how questioning, continuous improvement, and team empowerment drive Agile success, helping organisations adapt quickly, spot inefficiencies, …

Videos Videos
Read more about Unlocking Agile’s Core: Questioning to Create Value
Product Development

Explains how evidence-based management helps Agile teams use data and key metrics to measure progress, make informed decisions, and drive continuous …

Videos Videos
Read more about The Importance of Evidence-Based Management in Agile Environments
Product Development

Explores how Agile’s true value lies in delivering outcomes and adapting to change, not just following rituals or procedures, and highlights the need …

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Read more about Redefining Agile’s Core: Beyond Rituals and Procedures
Leadership

Explains why lasting organisational change comes from adjusting systems—rules, processes, and structures—rather than trying to directly transform …

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Read more about There’s No Such Thing as an Agile Transformation: Why You Should Focus on the System, Not the Culture
Product Management

Learn why regularly evaluating your direction is vital for developers, product owners, and organisations to ensure goals, features, and strategies …

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Read more about The Importance of Evaluating Direction: Are You Heading the Right Way?
Business Agility

Explores how businesses and individuals can achieve success by embracing continuous adaptation, flexibility, and principle-based decision-making in …

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Read more about Continuous Adaptation: The Key to Success in a Dynamic Market

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