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Agentic Agility

Buy one Scrum training course and get a second free for a friend or colleague. Offer includes Agile, Scrum Master, and Product Owner classes. Limited …

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Explores how relying on story points and velocity can harm Agile teams, advocating for objective metrics like cycle time and throughput to boost …

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Explains the risks of using say-do metrics in Agile, highlighting how they encourage vanity metrics, harm psychological safety, and shift focus from …

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Explores why special sprints like Sprint Zero or hardening sprints undermine Agile by delaying work, increasing risk, and reducing continuous delivery …

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Scrum

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Product Development

Explores how routine Agile questions can hinder team progress, stressing the importance of focusing on value delivery, goal alignment, and managing …

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Explores the limits of Agile certifications, emphasising real-world experience, continuous learning, and team validation over credentials for true …

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Explores why burndown charts can limit Agile teams, highlighting the drawbacks of fixed planning and advocating for adaptability, empirical work, and …

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Agentic Agility

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Product Management

Guidance for product owners on improving team clarity by reading non-verbal cues, adapting communication, and fostering open dialogue to ensure shared …

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Learn the core skills and best practices for effective product backlog management, including risk, value, sizing, learning, and refinement to maximise …

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Continuous Learning

Explores the shift from traditional to immersive Agile learning, highlighting how ongoing, real-world practice and reflection improve knowledge …

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Explores why diligence—consistent attention to quality and standards—is vital in Agile teams, how it’s often overlooked, and practical steps to foster …

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Explores how applying the "just enough and no more" principle in agile practices boosts efficiency, reduces waste, and helps teams focus on delivering …

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Explores how practising moderation in Agile—by keeping backlogs lean, limiting work in progress, and focusing on value—boosts team efficiency and …

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Discover immersive, outcome-focused Scrum and Agile training with flexible learning journeys, real-world assignments, and reflective sessions for …

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Learn how involving, empowering, and communicating with your team drives successful organisational change by fostering shared goals, trust, and a …

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Learn practical skills for effective product backlog management, including item creation, prioritisation, breakdown, and alignment with business goals …

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Technical Leadership

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