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Product Delivery

The process of delivering usable working software products to customers, including planning, development, testing, and deployment.

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Videos

Building a culture of Quality

Unlock the true potential of CI/CD! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he reveals best practices for Continuous Integration and Delivery to enhance quality and speed.
Blog

Stop Hiding Behind Complexity and Start Delivering Continuously

Unlock continuous delivery for any software, regardless of complexity. Invest in fixing technical debt and automate processes for faster, reliable releases.
Blog

Without Delivery, There Is No Value

Everything before delivery is an assumption, and all non-delivered product represents a cost of delay. Learn why frequent delivery is critical to maximising value.
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Delivery is the only Measure of Progress in Scrum

Delivery, not just a Done Increment, is the real measure of progress in Scrum. In 2025, if you’re not delivering every Sprint, you’re not truly Agile.
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The Scrum Master is accountable for Delivery

The Scrum Master is accountable for delivery, ensuring every Scrum Team produces a usable increment every sprint while fostering effectiveness and value delivery.
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Definition of Done - Objective vs Subjective

Learn the critical distinction between subjective goals and the objective Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum. This guide dives into why a measurable, automated DoD is essential for consistent quality, stakeholder trust, and professional-grade product delivery.
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.
Videos

Free Workshop 04: Introduction to Sprint Reviews [Review & Retrospective]

Join Martin Hinshelwood for a free 90-minute workshop on running effective Sprint Reviews. Learn to gather feedback and plan your next steps!
Videos

The Importance of Delivering Working Software Every Iteration

Discover 6 surprising insights about Agile Product Management that can transform your approach! Watch now for essential tips. #agile #productmanagement
Guides

Nexus Guide

Discover more about Nexus Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Practices

Definition of Done (DoD)

Discover more about Definition of Done (DoD) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

The Power of Technical Excellence in Agile Development

Unlock the secrets of Agile success! Discover how prioritising technical excellence over speed can transform your software development and deliver exceptional value.
Blog

Professional Scrum teams build software that works

Discover how Professional Scrum Teams can deliver high-quality software that works. Learn to enhance accountability and trust in your development process.
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.
Blog

Avoid the pick-n-mix branching anti-pattern

Discover how to avoid the pick-n-mix branching anti-pattern in software development. Learn effective strategies to enhance code quality and team trust.
Blog

The Sprint is a container for Planning and not necessarily for Delivery

Explore how Scrum can enhance planning without strict delivery schedules. Learn to embrace Continuous Delivery for better software development practices.
Videos

Transforming Agility: How Azure DevOps Went from Two-Year Releases to 880,000 Deployments

Unlock your organisation’s potential with continuous delivery! Discover how to shorten feedback loops and stay ahead in a fast-paced market.
Blog

Testing in Production Maximises Quality and Value

Explore how audience-based deployment, also known as ring-based deployment, challenges traditional environments, accelerates feedback, and transforms continuous delivery.
Videos

How important is DevOps in continuous delivery of value to customers?

Discover why DevOps is crucial for agile coaches in delivering continuous value to customers. Join Martin Hinshelwood for key insights!
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.
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

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

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

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

Unlocking Success in Agile: Why Your Definition of Done is Essential for Quality Delivery

Unlock the power of the Definition of Done in Agile! Discover how this key concept enhances quality, transparency, and team effectiveness.
Videos

Unlocking Continuous Delivery: How Feature Flags Transform Software Development

Unlock the power of feature flags for seamless software delivery! Discover how incremental releases and user feedback can transform your development process.
Videos

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
Blog

Quality enablement with Visual Studio 2012

Discover how Visual Studio 2012 enables continuous quality in software development, helping you meet modern user expectations and enhance brand differentiation.
Blog

How to Set and Achieve Effective Sprint Goals

Unlock the power of effective Sprint Goals in Scrum! Learn to craft clear, actionable objectives that drive team success and stakeholder trust. Start now!
Videos

Product Ownership vs. Product Management: Busting the Myth That They're Separate Roles

Unlock the secrets of the Product Owner’s role in Scrum! Discover how they maximise value and drive Agile success. Watch now for key insights! 🚀
Videos

Unlocking Success: How Small Experiments Transformed Feature Delivery from 25 to 150 in Software Development

Discover how embracing smaller features and a culture of experimentation can transform your software development process, boosting delivery from 25 to 150 features annually!
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Essential Skills for Product Owners

Master product backlog management with our expert guide! Learn essential strategies for new product owners to deliver maximum value. Subscribe for insights!
Videos

Mastering Product Backlog Management: Key Strategies for Agile Success

Master your product backlog with key strategies for prioritisation, WIP limits, and stakeholder engagement. Discover how to maximise value in Agile!
Videos

Unlocking Agile Success: How Empirical Models Transform Project Outcomes

Unlock the transformative power of Agile! Discover how visibility, flexibility, and incremental value can boost your project’s success. Dive in now!
Blog

A better way than staggered iterations for delivery

Discover a superior approach to delivery that enhances agility and reduces technical debt. Learn how to implement effective cross-functional teams today!
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.
Videos

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!
Blog

Storms of Neglect The Perils of Not Delivering Usable Products in Agile Iterations

Explore the critical consequences of neglecting usable products in Agile iterations. Learn how to maintain trust, adaptability, and team morale for success.
Videos

Embracing Automation: The Key to Transforming Your Development Process and Boosting Confidence

Unlock the secrets of successful product development! Discover how automation transforms testing, deployment, and quality assurance for engineering teams.
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

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!
Blog

DOD has made it illegal to do waterfall

Discover how the DOD’s new procurement rules outlaw waterfall methods, paving the way for agile practices that enhance efficiency and success in IT projects.
Blog

I do continuous deliver, why should I Sprint?

Explore why Sprints are essential in Scrum, even with continuous delivery. Discover how they enhance communication, predictability, and planning in software development.
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

Navigating Complexity: Why Agile Practices Are Essential for Modern Product Development

Discover how Agile practices can transform your product development in a complex world. Learn to adapt, mitigate risks, and deliver value incrementally.
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

How does a Scrum team decide on a Sprint goal?

Unlock the secrets of effective Sprint goal setting in Scrum! Join Martin as he clarifies myths and enhances team collaboration for impactful planning. 🎯
Workshops

Sprint Review #1

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Videos

Why Agile Success Relies on Effective Planning: Debunking the Myths of Scrum

Discover why planning is essential in Scrum! Uncover the truth behind Agile myths and learn how effective planning drives team success.
Videos

Mastering Sprint Planning: Key Principles for Agile Success

Master Sprint planning with top tips on understanding your product backlog and establishing clear goals. Boost team collaboration and achieve success!
Videos

Mastering Scrum: Effective Planning and Prioritisation for Agile Success

Master Scrum planning with insights on aligning goals, assessing value, and maintaining a lean backlog. Discover strategies for effective prioritisation today!
Blog

Navigating the Future with a Fine-Tuned Product Backlog

Discover how a well-ordered Product Backlog can guide your Agile projects to success. Learn essential strategies for effective backlog management today!
Blog

Hiring a Professional Product Owner

Discover the essential qualities of a Professional Product Owner. Learn how to maximize product value and enhance team collaboration for success.
Recipes

Sprint Review Recipe

Discover more about Sprint Review Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

How critical is a Product Owner in developing a great Product Backlog?

Unlock the secrets of a successful product backlog! Join Martin as he highlights the crucial role of the Product Owner in Scrum. 🚀🎯
Recipes

Sprint Planning Recipe

Discover more about Sprint Planning Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

Turning User Feedback into Actionable Work: A Guide to Maximizing Product Value

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Management! Discover how short feedback loops can enhance product value and customer satisfaction in under a month.
Videos

Mastering Prioritisation: How Product Owners Can Drive Value and Accountability

Master the art of prioritisation as a Product Owner! Discover how strategic decisions can maximise value, control budgets, and engage stakeholders effectively.
Videos

NKD Agility: Your partner in developing engineering excellence

Discover how performance engineering enhances user experience! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares strategies for optimising software in production.
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.
Videos

Rethinking Continuous Delivery: Why Best Practices Don't Exist in Complex Environments

Discover how to enhance continuous delivery in complex environments with audience-based strategies, testing in production, and a commitment to improvement.
Videos

Transform Your Scrum Team in 90 Days: Strategies for Continuous Delivery and Empowerment

Transform your Scrum team’s delivery in just 90 days! Discover strategies for continuous delivery, value clarity, and empowering champions for lasting success.
Videos

Building a High-Performance Delivery Engine: Unlocking Success Through Competence and Collaboration

Unlock the secrets to building a high-performance delivery engine! Discover how competence, collaboration, and core philosophies drive software success.
Videos

Security by Design Building Secure Software

Learn to embed security from the start in software development. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores shifting left for resilient, secure software.
Blog

Work can flow across the Sprint boundary

Discover how to enhance your Scrum process by allowing work to flow across Sprint boundaries, boosting team efficiency and delivering value. Learn more!
Blog

Testing in the modern application lifecycle

Explore modern manual testing in agile development. Learn to integrate tools and streamline processes for effective quality assurance in your application lifecycle.
Blog

Risk Mitigation: Agile Usable Products vs Documentation in Traditional Project Management

Explore how Agile’s focus on usable products enhances risk mitigation compared to traditional documentation methods in project management. Adapt and thrive!
Videos

Balancing Speed and Stability: Why Quality Should Always Come First in Delivery Management

Discover how to balance speed and stability in project delivery. Learn why prioritising quality over tight deadlines is essential for long-term success.
Blog

Professional Scrum Foundations in Alameda, California

Join the Professional Scrum Foundations course in Alameda, CA, to enhance your team’s agility and collaboration skills through practical, hands-on learning.
Blog

What's in a burndown?

Discover the essentials of burndown charts in Agile. Learn how to visualize progress and enhance team communication for successful sprints.
Videos

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.
Videos

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!
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

The Evolution of Product Management in the Agile Era

Explore the key differences between Agile and traditional product management. Learn how Agile’s faster cycles and feedback loops enhance value delivery!
Videos

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.
Videos

Empowering Teams for Success: The Key to Thriving Product Development

Unlock the secret to successful product development! Discover how to empower your team, foster collaboration, and boost morale for exceptional results.
Practices

Metrics and Reports

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

Detecting Agile BS

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

Continuous value delivery with modern business applications

Discover how modern business applications enable continuous value delivery, transforming software development practices for happier consumers and faster updates.
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

NDC London: Second Look, Team Foundation Server & VSO

Join Martin Hinshelwood at NDC London for a deep dive into Team Foundation Server and VSO, showcasing powerful ALM features and live demos. Don’t miss out!
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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.
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.
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

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.
Blog

Scrum is hard to adopt and disruptive to your organisation

Discover the challenges of adopting Scrum in your organization. Learn why commitment and training are essential for successful Agile transformation.
Videos

What is Sprint Planning?

Discover the essentials of sprint planning in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance and effective strategies for your team.
Videos

Transform Your Product Development: Unleash the Power of Experimentation and Collaboration

Unlock your product development potential! Discover strategies to enhance user value, reduce waste, and foster collaboration in our transformative PPDV course.
Blog

Sprint Goal is an Immediate Tactical Goal

Discover how to define effective Sprint Goals as tactical steps towards your Product Goal, enhancing value delivery and user engagement in Agile projects.
Practices

Sprint Planning Event

Discover more about Sprint Planning Event and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Newsletters

Introducing the Professional Product Validation and Discovery Workshop from Scrum.org

Join our Professional Product Validation and Discovery Workshop to master customer-centric development and validate your product ideas with expert guidance!
Videos

Why 'Definition of Done' is Crucial for Success in Scrum

Unlock the secrets of defining ‘done’ in agile projects with a fun bakery analogy! Perfect for scrum masters and agile teams seeking clarity. 🍩🥖
Videos

What is a sprint goal?

Unlock the secrets of sprint planning! Discover common pitfalls in agility and learn to empower your team for swift market responses. 🚀📈
Videos

Combatting the Agile Apocalypse: How to Overcome the Famine of Feedback and Engagement

Combat the “famine” in Agile with essential feedback strategies! Discover how engagement boosts team morale and product success in this insightful guide.
Blog

Rethinking 'User Stories': A Call for Clarity in Product Backlog Management

Discover why ‘User Stories’ may hinder product development and learn to embrace ‘Product Backlog Items’ for clearer, more effective communication.
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Sculpting the Product Backlog: A Delicate Balance Between Lean Inventory and Future Readiness

Master the art of crafting a lean Product Backlog that balances current needs and future readiness, ensuring clarity and value for your team and stakeholders.
Blog

The Product Goal is a commitment for the Product Backlog

Discover the importance of the Product Goal in Scrum. Learn how it drives focus and transparency for your team’s success. Is your Product Goal defined?
Videos

Mastering Remote Work: Key Insights for Agile Teams to Thrive in a Digital World

Discover how to enhance remote work, integrate UX in Agile, and boost team dynamics. Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights that drive collaboration and value!
Course

Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development (APS-SD) with Certification

Experience APS-SD: Hands-on Scrum training for delivering quality software. Gain practical skills in Agile, DevOps, and Scrum principles. Free PSD I certification exam included. Enhance your software development expertise.
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.
Blog

Create a Standard Environment for Release Management in Azure

Learn to create a standard environment for Release Management in Azure with Visual Studio. Streamline your deployment process and enhance your workflow!
Blog

Why should I use Visual Studio ALM

Discover why Visual Studio ALM is essential for effective application lifecycle management. Learn key considerations for tool selection and maximize your team’s potential.
Blog

Execute Tests with Release Management for Visual Studio 2013

Learn to execute tests seamlessly with Release Management for Visual Studio 2013. Simplify your automated testing and deployment processes today!
Blog

How Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server enable Compliance

Discover how Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server enhance compliance through powerful traceability, ensuring your team meets regulatory standards effortlessly.
Blog

Deployment documentation

Explore effective deployment strategies for complex applications across multiple environments. Learn how to gain control and streamline updates with ease.
Course

Professional Scrum Master and Product Owner (PSMPO) with Certification

Scrum Teams flourish when the Scrum Master and Product Owner accountabilities are well fulfilled. The 3-day Professional Scrum Master and Product Owner (PSMPO) course combines the key learning objectives from both the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) courses.
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!

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