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Reflections on personal journeys, insights, and experiences in navigating complex systems and continuous improvement.

Explorations of individual experiences and insights in navigating complex systems, fostering continuous improvement, and enhancing team dynamics. Posts may delve into personal reflections on practices, challenges faced, and lessons learned in optimising workflows, collaboration, and adaptability within organisational contexts.

The Evolution of My Journey with Azure DevOps: Lessons and Insights

Explore Azure DevOps through the eyes of a seasoned consultant. Gain insights on migration, tools, and real-world applications to enhance your team’s productivity!
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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!
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The Power of Building Relationships Through Immersive Learning in Scrum

Discover how immersive learning enhances your skills as a Scrum practitioner in Part 2 of our series. Elevate your Agile journey with NKD Agility!
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Why Immersive Learning Keeps Scrum Students Excited and Engaged

Discover why immersive learning transforms Scrum training! Join us for Part 2 as we explore the second reason to love this engaging experience. #Shorts
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The Power of Immersive Learning in Scrum Training: Why Less Is More

Discover 5 reasons why Martin Hinshelwood loves immersive learning for students in Scrum. Join us for Part 1 of this insightful journey! #Agile #Scrum
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How to Overcome Agile Banditry: A Product Owner’s Journey

Discover how to avoid rigid product ownership in Agile! Join Martin as he shares insights on fostering team engagement and achieving true Agile success. 🚀
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The Pitfalls of Routine Agile Questions: Avoiding the Ghosts of Agile Past

Explore the balance between pragmatism and dogmatism in Agile. Discover real stories that highlight the importance of flexibility for effective team management!
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Stay Ahead of the Curve: How Continuous Learning Keeps You in the Top 10%

Unlock your potential and stay in the top 10%! Discover the power of continuous learning and practical tips to enhance your skills and opportunities.
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Empathy in Agile: Building Trust and Stronger Relationships for Success

Discover how empathy and respect can transform your agile practices. Learn to build trust within teams, with leadership, and towards customers for lasting success.
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Empowering Users: Transforming Products from Burdens to Essential Tools

Transform your product’s perception! Discover how empathy and open communication can turn users into empowered partners in success.
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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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Unlocking Success: Join Me for a Virtual Coffee to Tackle Your Agile and Technical Challenges

Join me for a virtual coffee chat to tackle your agile and technical challenges. Let’s explore actionable solutions together and empower your organisation’s success!
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The Power of Charity in Agile: How Helping Others Elevates Teams and Organizations

Discover how the virtue of charity can transform your Agile approach, fostering team success and community support. Watch now for powerful insights! 🌟
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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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The Power of Community: Becoming an Awesome Agile Coach

Discover the fourth essential achievement for aspiring #AgileCoaches with Martin Hinshelwood. Elevate your skills and empower teams to thrive!
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Training: A Bridge to Knowledge and Growth

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover 3 key strategies for agile leaders to uplift underperforming teams in this insightful video. 🌱🚀
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What Should a Product Owner Do with an Incompetent Team?

Struggling with a team that underperforms? Discover how to identify true incompetence vs. lack of knowledge in this insightful video! 💼🚀 #LeadershipSkills
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7 Harbingers of the Agile Apocalypse. Plague.

Explore the parallels between ancient myths and today’s agile challenges as Martin tackles the plague of incompetent coaches. Join the journey! 🌬️🐒
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7 deadly sins of Agile: Wrath

Explore the impact of wrath in agile teams! Discover how blame deflection and lack of accountability disrupt productivity. Watch now! 🚀📊
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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: Envy

Explore the dangers of envy in Agile! Discover why copying others, like the Spotify model, can hinder your unique path to success. 🚫📋
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Unlocking Agile Mastery: How the Minecraft Case Study Transforms Training and Team Dynamics

Discover how the innovative Minecraft case study transforms Agile training, enhancing engagement and real-world application. Unlock your team’s potential today!
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What has the initial response been to the immersive learning experiences, how do you see that evolving?

Discover the buzz around our new immersive learning experiences for Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares initial feedback and future insights.
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Why do you trust Russell to deliver the PSPO course for NKD Agility?

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood trusts Russell as a top Professional Scrum Trainer for NKD Agility’s PSPO course. #Agile #Scrum #Training
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Harvesting Agility: What Mushroom Foraging Taught Me About Scrum and Team Dynamics

Discover how mushroom foraging reveals key Agile insights! Learn to choose the right environment, embrace patience, and push beyond your comfort zone.
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Part 2: Most influential people in Agile

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his personal insights on the most influential figures in Agile. Discover the impact of Agile on teams! #agile #shorts
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1 thing you wish you knew at the start of your Scrum journey?

Discover the key insight Martin Hinshelwood wishes he had at the start of his Scrum journey. Elevate your Agile experience with Naked Agility! #Scrum #Agile
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From Product Owner to Systemic Leader: Embracing the Evolution in Agile Leadership

Discover how Product Owners evolve into influential leaders, fostering innovation and accountability in Agile environments. Embrace your journey today!
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Transforming Leadership: Embrace the Immersive Journey to Agile Mastery

Transform your leadership style with our immersive Agile Leadership Essentials course. Discover effective training that empowers teams and fosters growth!
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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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Most Common Thing You Hear in a PSPO Course?

Discover Simon Reindl’s impact on Agile in this insightful short! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he highlights key figures in Scrum and Agile. #Agile #Scrum
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Most Common Thing You Hear in a PSPO Course?

Discover the most common insights from Martin Hinshelwood in a PSPO course! Join us for a quick dive into agile excellence. #PSPO #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
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Most Common Thing You Hear in a PSM 1 Course?

Discover the most common insights from delegates in a PSM 1 course with Martin Hinshelwood. Join us for a quick dive into Scrum training! #shorts #agile
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Most Rewarding Part of Being a Scrum Developer?

Discover the most rewarding aspect of being a Scrum developer with Martin Hinshelwood. Join us for insights on teamwork and agile success! #scrum #agile #shorts
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Rethinking the Statement of Work: How to Truly Meet Client Needs Beyond the Contract

Unlock the secret to client satisfaction! Discover why focusing on real needs, not just the SoW, is key to delivering lasting value in consulting.
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How Does Your Consulting Experience Manifest in the Training Environment?

Discover how real-world consulting experience enhances training in Agile and Scrum. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on effective teaching.
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What Does the Assessment Phase of a Consulting Engagement Look and Feel Like?

Discover the assessment phase of agile consulting with NKD Agility. Martin Hinshelwood shares insights on tackling challenges and enhancing team performance.
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Under employed - 30% upfront, balance when you are employed

Struggling to find your dream job? Discover NKD Agility’s unique pricing for the under employed—30% upfront, balance upon employment. Watch now!
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Worst Contribution from a Product Owner that You Know Of

Discover the worst product owner performance ever witnessed! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares valuable lessons from poor practices. #agile #scrum #shorts
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How big is the gap between an average developer and a great Agile Developer?

Unlock the secrets to becoming a great agile developer! Discover the power of self-investment, practice, and continuous learning. 📚💡✨
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Best Scrum advice you ever received?

Unlock Scrum’s true potential! Embrace flexibility over dogma with expert insights from Martin. Discover adaptive practices for effective project management. 🚀
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What do people love most about the 4-day training format?

Discover why learners love the immersive 4-day training format! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on enhancing your Scrum journey.
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How did you come to be a preferred Scrum training supplier for Microsoft?

Discover how Martin Hinshelwood became the preferred Scrum training supplier for Microsoft, empowering their agile journey in product development.
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How can companies derive greater benefits from training by investing in a private training course?

Discover how private training courses can enhance team effectiveness and drive success in your organisation. Unlock the power of tailored #Scrum training!
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How did you know you were ready to transition from DevOps practitioner to DevOps Consultant?

Discover Martin Hinshelwood’s journey from DevOps practitioner to consultant, exploring mastery through empowering others in this insightful video.
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How would you like to be remembered as a Professional Scrum Trainer?  What 3 things matter most to you?

Discover how to leave a lasting legacy as a Professional Scrum Trainer and empower teams to thrive in agile environments. Join the journey!
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What is your favourite DevOps consulting outcome?

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his favourite DevOps consulting outcome, highlighting the transformative power of agile practices in diverse industries.
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How will a PSM II course challenge your assumptions the most?

Discover how the PSM II course can elevate your Scrum Master career. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on advancing your Agile journey!
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What was your best day as an Agile consultant?

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his most impactful day as an agile consultant, highlighting the power of inspired teams in agile environments.
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How does someone become an Agile consultant?

Discover how to become a powerful agile consultant with insights from Martin Hinshelwood. Transform organisations through effective coaching and training!
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What is your feeling on creating Agile apprenticeships?

Explore the potential of agile apprenticeships with Martin Hinshelwood as he discusses their importance in empowering the next generation in product development.
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What is your best advice for becoming a Scrum Master outside software engineering?

Unlock the secrets to becoming a Scrum Master beyond software! Join Martin as he shares essential tips for leading teams in any field. 🌍🚀 #Scrum #Agile
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From Developer to Agile Advocate: How My Journey Unveiled the Power of Scrum and DevOps

Discover how my journey from developer to Agile advocate transformed my approach to project management. Explore the liberating power of Agile and Scrum!
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Navigating Client Needs: How Agile Consultants Can Uncover True Value Beyond Initial Requests

Unlock the secrets to effective agile consulting! Discover how to guide clients towards true value and sustainable growth in your projects.
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Why did you choose the Scrum.Org track rather than the Scrum Alliance track?

Explore why Scrum.org is the preferred choice for Scrum training over Scrum Alliance. Uncover insights from an insider’s journey to effective certification!
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What is the most valuable thing you have learned through training people?

Discover the key insights Martin Hinshelwood gained as a scrum trainer, transforming training experiences in agile environments. Join the journey!
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What are some big red flags when hiring an agile consultant?

Discover key red flags to watch for when hiring an agile consultant to ensure a successful transformation from traditional project management.
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Online is the new co-located

Explore how online participation redefines co-location in agile practices. Embrace video engagement for effective communication and collaboration in virtual events.
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Live Virtual Classroom's and the new normal

Explore the shift to Live Virtual Classrooms and discover how they enhance learning experiences, making training more accessible and effective in the new normal.
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Round up for 2017 and beyond: Agility, DevOps, and Everything In-between

Explore insights from 2017’s top conferences on Agility and DevOps. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares experiences and valuable training opportunities.
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Yorkhill Ice Bucket Challenge

Join Martin Hinshelwood in the Yorkhill Ice Bucket Challenge to support ALS and Yorkhill Children’s Charity. Discover his inspiring journey and donate today!
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The value of an independent Scotland for me

Explore the personal value of an independent Scotland through self-determination, economic control, and a brighter future for generations. Join the debate!
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Blogging from 2500 meters

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he blogs from the French Alps, sharing insights on skiing, tech challenges, and creative writing amidst stunning mountain views.
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The evolution of a blog, the race for responsiveness and even a little support from WP Engine

Discover the journey of a blog’s evolution and the quest for speed with WP Engine. Learn how to enhance performance and responsiveness effectively!
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Green to Orange–Joining the VSIP team as a Technical Product Manager

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he embarks on a new journey as a Technical Product Manager with the VSIP team, enhancing Visual Studio’s partner ecosystem.
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Upgrade to Visual Studio 11 Team Foundation Service - Done

Discover the benefits of upgrading to Visual Studio 11 Team Foundation Service. Learn how cloud solutions simplify management and enhance your development experience!
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Allow user to change the region for Windows Live ID billing

Discover how to navigate the challenges of changing your Windows Live ID billing region. Learn from real experiences and advocate for better solutions!
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Not just happy, but ecstatic

Discover how a consultant transformed a challenging deployment process into a streamlined success with TFS 2010, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
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Visual Studio ALM MVP of the Year 2011

Discover Martin Hinshelwood’s journey as the Visual Studio ALM MVP of the Year 2011, sharing insights and valuable resources for TFS enthusiasts.
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A change for the better #3 - SSW to Northwest Cadence

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his journey from SSW to Northwest Cadence, highlighting key lessons in Agile, Scrum, and ALM. Discover his insights!
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Kaiden and the Arachnoid Cyst

Join us as we share Kaiden’s journey with an arachnoid cyst, exploring his milestones and challenges. Discover our family’s story and updates along the way.
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Why I miss Orange and why Vodafone suck!

Discover why Martin Hinshelwood misses Orange and shares his frustrating experience with Vodafone’s customer service. A must-read for mobile users!
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Dyslexia Awareness Week

Explore the strengths of dyslexic developers during Dyslexia Awareness Week. Discover unique skills that enhance programming and creative problem-solving.
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A change for the better #2 - Aggreko to SSW

Discover my journey from Aggreko to SSW as a Senior Software Architect, embracing change and productivity through innovative rules and practices.
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Deploying Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server Beta 2 - Done

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his experience migrating to Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server Beta 2, highlighting key steps and team efforts.
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Interview with Scottish Developers

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights from his interview with Scottish Developers, exploring the tech scene and personal reflections. Read more!
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The Hinshelwood Family Portrait

Discover the joy of family photography with The Hinshelwood Family Portrait. Explore stunning shots and heartfelt moments captured by Perfect Expressions.
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The delivery Mk II

Join us in celebrating the birth of Kaiden Ryan William Hinshelwood! Discover the heartwarming story of his quick arrival and family moments.
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Am I a stoner hippy?

Explore the journey of a ‘multi-dimensional free thinker’ grappling with dyslexia, creativity, and the challenges of traditional education. Discover the gift within!
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Least opportune time.

Frustrated by server outages while launching TFS Sticky Buddy v2.0? Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his challenges and insights in this engaging blog post!
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DDD Scotland v2.0: 2nd of May 2009

Join us for Developer Day Scotland 2009! Discover insights, connect with peers, and enjoy a fantastic event in Glasgow. Will you be there?
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Mozy Backup providing extra space this month

Discover how Mozy Backup is doubling your referral space this month! Learn why this reliable backup solution is essential for your data safety.
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Team System MVP

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he celebrates becoming a Team System MVP, sharing insights and gratitude for this prestigious recognition in the tech community.
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My first ALM and second VSTS presentaton!

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he reflects on his first ALM and VSTS presentations, sharing insights on preparation, delivery, and the evolving tech landscape.
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Presenting Aplication Lifecycle Management: Precursor

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and his journey preparing for a pivotal presentation. Discover more!
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Post event: Developer Day Scotland...

Discover insights from Developer Day Scotland, featuring expert talks on ADO.NET, Anti-Patterns, and Test Driven Development. Join the conversation!
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Mozy update

Discover how I expanded my Mozy storage to 4.3 GB and optimized my backup strategy. Learn tips for efficient online storage management!
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It's nice to be appreciated!

Discover the joy of recognition with Community Credit! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his journey of tech involvement and the rewards of appreciation.
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TFS Event Handler gets 3 stars from Accentient

Discover how the TFS Event Handler earned 3 stars from Accentient, showcasing its popularity and impact in the TFS community. Explore the details now!
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Update

Discover the latest updates on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) advocacy, including a family’s petition for better screening and awareness. Join the cause today!
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Jadie Hinshelwood: A yummy mummy is born!

Join Jadie Hinshelwood on her heartfelt journey to motherhood, sharing experiences of pregnancy and loss. Support her blog, ‘A Yummy Mummy is Born’!
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Moderating for Community-Credit

Join me as I share my experience moderating submissions for Community-Credit, a platform that rewards honesty and community engagement. Sign up and win prizes!
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Blogging about...

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares insights on TFS, Visual Studio, and personal reflections during his career transition. Discover his journey and tips!
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Interviewing for Microsoft

Explore my journey interviewing for a dream job at Microsoft, the challenges faced, and valuable lessons learned in software development and public speaking.
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About Me

Discover the journey of Martin Hinshelwood, a tech enthusiast sharing insights and experiences while striving to stand out in a world of football fame.
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A change for the better #1 - Merrill Lynch to Aggreko

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his pivotal career shift from Merrill Lynch to Aggreko, embracing new technology and expanding his expertise.
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Becoming a better developer...

Explore practical tips and personal insights on becoming a better developer, including studying, tools, and embracing dyslexia as a strength.
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Why I think VB.NET is a better choice than C#

Discover why VB.NET may be a superior choice over C# for readability, accessibility, and efficiency, especially for developers with dyslexia.
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Developer vindication

Discover my journey as a .Net developer and the unexpected opportunity from Microsoft. Join me as I navigate career changes and visa challenges!
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What is dyslexia?

Discover the multifaceted world of dyslexia, exploring its challenges and unique strengths. Learn how dyslexic individuals can thrive with their abilities!
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How to become a Multi-Dimensional Free Thinker

Unlock the power of dyslexia to become a multi-dimensional free thinker. Discover how unique thinking can enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Loosing the battle, but the war goes on

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he navigates the challenges of promoting TFS over Jira and Subversion, sharing insights on team dynamics and project management.
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Its that time again

Explore the journey of a developer contemplating a shift to contracting amidst life changes. Discover insights on career growth and overcoming fears.
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Back to the grind

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he reflects on his paternity leave and the joy of welcoming his baby girl, before diving back into the work grind.
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The Delivery

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares the unforgettable story of his daughter’s birth, a moment that changed his life forever. Celebrate this special milestone!
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Programmer personality type

Discover your programmer personality type! Explore the DLTB traits of a Doer, Low-level coder, team player, and liBeral programmer. Unleash your potential!
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Studying for Exam 70-536: MCTS Application Development Foundation

Join Martin Hinshelwood on his journey to conquer Exam 70-536 for MCPD certification, sharing insights and resources for aspiring .NET developers.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Discover the urgent need for DVT awareness and support a petition for genetic testing to prevent future tragedies. Join the fight for change today!
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