Product Management

Navigating customer desires, business objectives, and technical realities for effective product strategy and delivery.

Integrating user insights, organisational objectives, and technical constraints to shape effective product strategies. Posts should explore prioritisation techniques, stakeholder engagement, iterative development, and performance measurement, while considering frameworks that enhance adaptability and responsiveness in complex environments.

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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!
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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!
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Mastering Evidence-Based Management for Agile Success

Unlock the power of Evidence-Based Management! Learn to gather and analyse data for better product decisions and boost customer satisfaction.
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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!
Guides

The Evidence-Based Management Guide Improving Value Delivery under Conditions of Uncertainty

Discover more about The Evidence-Based Management Guide
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The Importance of Validation in Product Development: A Strategic Approach

Discover the importance of product validation! Learn how to ensure features deliver real value, reduce waste, and enhance user satisfaction.
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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! 🚀
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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!
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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.
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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.
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What my father taught me about Evidence-based Management (34 years before it was invented!)

Discover how my father’s insights on Evidence-based Management transformed a failing business 34 years before its inception. Learn to optimize value and agility!
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Does Your Team Truly Understand Your Product Vision and Goals?

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how a shared product vision drives Agile success and empowers decision-making in this insightful video. 🚀
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Mastering Product Development Costs: Empower Your Team for Financial Success

Unlock the secrets of product development costs! Discover how to empower your team with financial awareness and drive innovation for greater profitability.
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How to Achieve Predictability in Business through Agile Principles

Unlock business predictability with Agile! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores strategies to overcome challenges and drive consistent success. 🌟
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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.
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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!
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Product Goal is an Intermediate Strategic Goal

Discover how to set effective product goals as intermediate strategic goals to enhance agility and drive successful outcomes in your organization.
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Unlocking Unrealised Value: The Key to Elevating Your Product Development Strategy

Unlock the potential of your product by understanding unrealised value. Discover how market insights and hypothesis-driven development can enhance your strategy!
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Unlocking the Power of Immersive Learning for Product Management

Unlock real change in product development! Discover how immersive learning and outcome-based assignments empower teams to apply knowledge effectively.
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Rethinking Product Backlog: Navigating Through the Weeds of Complexity

Explore innovative strategies for managing your Product Backlog in complex environments. Discover how to enhance agility and foster team autonomy today!
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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!
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Rethinking Budgeting: How to Break Free from Traditional Constraints and Maximise Value

Break free from traditional budgeting! Discover how Beyond Budgeting fosters agility, maximises value, and seizes opportunities in a dynamic market.
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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.
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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.
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Vision, Value, and Validation: The Keys to Successful Product Management

Unlock the secrets of successful product ownership! Discover Vision, Value, and Validation in our essential guide for aspiring product owners. 🚀✨
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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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Maximising Product Value: The Power of Hypothesis-Driven Engineering

Transform your product investment strategy with hypothesis-driven engineering. Learn to maximise value, minimise waste, and adapt swiftly to customer needs.
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How much of an impact can a strong, skilled product owner have?

Discover the vital role of a skilled product owner in driving team success and customer value, as Martin Hinshelwood shares insights on agile collaboration.
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Transforming Scope Creep into Success: Embrace Agility and Deliver Value in a Changing Market

Struggling with scope creep? Discover how embracing Agile principles can help you adapt to change, prioritise value, and enhance your product delivery.
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Unlocking Effective Product Development: How a Hypothesis-Driven Approach Transforms User Experience

Unlock the secrets of effective product development! Discover how a hypothesis-driven approach and collaboration can transform your user experience.
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Evidence-Based Management: The Key to Agile Success

Unlock the power of evidence-based management to enhance agility! Discover how data-driven strategies drive market success and organisational growth.
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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!
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Where is consensus valuable and where does it kill great product development?

Explore the balance of consensus in product development! Discover when it fuels progress and when it stifles innovation. Join Martin for insights! 🚀
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Understanding Product Discovery: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Discover the vital role of product discovery in shaping successful products. Learn how it differs from traditional development and drives innovation!
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The Real Scope of a Product Owner: Beyond the Backlog

Discover why training is vital for product owners in Scrum. Martin Hinshelwood highlights the skills needed to excel and gain a competitive edge.
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Harnessing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Key Strategies for Product Owners to Drive Team Success

Unlock your potential as a product owner! Discover how to connect your team to value and make evidence-based decisions for product success.
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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.
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Deciphering the Enigma of Story Points Across Teams

Explore how to effectively use Story Points in agile teams. Discover better metrics for performance and value delivery to enhance your team’s success.
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In high competition markets, how does scrum product development help acquire and retain customers?

Unlock Scrum’s potential in competitive markets! Discover how it enhances product development, boosts innovation, and drives customer retention. 🚀📈
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7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Chaos

Master agile transformation! 🌟 Join Martin as he uncovers chaos pitfalls and the vital role of communication, direction, and alignment. 🚀
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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.
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Unlocking Success: How the Professional Scrum Product Owner Course Transforms Your Agile Journey

Unlock your potential as a Professional Scrum Product Owner! Join our immersive course to master agile practices, enhance team dynamics, and drive product success.
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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.
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The Problem with Incompetent Scrum Masters: Why Lack of Skills in Team Context Results in Poor ROI

Discover the true ROI of hiring skilled Scrum Masters and learn how their competence impacts team performance, innovation, and value delivery.
Practices

Metrics and Reports

Discover more about Metrics and Reports and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Empowering Teams with Financial Insights: The Key to Maximising ROI and Fostering Ownership

Empower your team to thrive by fostering a culture of ownership and financial insight. Discover how team-level P&L can boost ROI and drive success!
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Why do you think the PSU course has become so popular for product development?

Discover why the PSU course is transforming product development by integrating UX into Scrum teams, empowering them to create valuable customer solutions.
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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!
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Unpacking Assumptions: How to Elevate Your Product Development Beyond the Feature Factory

Unlock the secrets to effective product development! Discover how to challenge assumptions and enhance user understanding in our PPD V course.
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How good is the APSPO course in helping leaders determine product direction and Why?

Discover how the PSPO-A course empowers managers to transition from project to product leadership, enhancing product vision and team alignment in Agile.
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Empowering Agile Teams: The Critical Role of User Feedback in Requirement Changes

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how to empower agile responses to user feedback and enhance your organisation’s adaptability in this insightful video.
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Unlocking the Product Owner Potential: Bridging Theory and Practice in Agile Leadership

Unlock the potential of the Product Owner role! Discover how immersive learning bridges theory and practice, empowering you to drive real change in your organisation.
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Navigating the Unknown: How to Fund Your Product Like a Venture Capitalist

Discover how to fund your product like a venture capitalist! Learn to balance risk, iterate on ideas, and embrace the journey of innovation.
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Professional Product Discovery and Validation Skills (PPDV) with a friend in September!

🚀 Last chance! Join our Product Validation Workshop with Dr. Joanna Plaskonka. Only 5 days left for a 50% member discount! Book now! 🎟️
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Unlocking Success: How Lean Product Development Transforms Decision-Making and Value Creation

Discover how lean product development can enhance decision-making, minimise risks, and create value. Join our workshop for insights and real-world applications!
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Mastering Assumptions: Unlocking Success in Product Development Through Hypothesis-Driven Strategies

Master the art of product development by understanding and validating assumptions. Join our class to enhance your skills in hypothesis-driven experimentation!
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Mastering Product Development: From Assumptions to Hypotheses

Unlock the power of assumptions in product development! Learn to identify, validate, and test assumptions for data-driven decisions. A must-watch for product teams!
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Unlocking the Power of Assumptions in Product Development: Why the PPDV Course is a Game-Changer

Unlock the secrets to impactful product development! Join me as I explore the importance of addressing assumptions and creating user-centred solutions.
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Unlocking Business Value: The Power of Evidence-Based Management for Effective Leadership

Unlock your organisation’s potential with evidence-based management. Discover how data-driven decisions can drive real business value and innovation.
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Filling the Understanding Gap: A Product Owner's Guide to Vision, Engagement, and Value

Unlock the secrets to successful product ownership! Discover how to clarify your vision, engage your team, and deliver real value in product development.
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Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-A) Course with Certification

Mastering the Product Owner Stances: Professional Scrum Product Owner™ - Advanced (PSPO-A) is a hands-on, activity-based course that focuses on helping experienced Product Owners and Product Managers expand their ability to establish a vision, validate their hypotheses, and ultimately deliver more value to their stakeholders.
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Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBMS) Course with Certification

Step into the dynamic world of Scrum with our ‘Professional Scrum Product Backlog Mastery’ course. Unlock the secrets of effective backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re a seasoned Scrum Master or an aspiring Product Owner, this course promises to elevate your skills, offering a blend of theory and real-world application. Dive in, and let’s turn your Scrum visions into actionable strategies.
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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.
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Professional Product Discovery and Validation Skills (PPDV)

This one-day course on product discovery and validation equips participants with essential hands-on skills to enhance value creation in product development. It covers key techniques for both new product development and improving existing products, focusing on experimentation, evidence collection, and risk control. Through an ongoing case study, students will learn practical methods to apply in their workplace, helping Product Owners, Managers, and teams drive customer outcomes, improve ROI, and adopt an iterative, user-centric approach to product development.
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Scrum for Product Owners Training

This instructor-led class is intended to help Product Owners be more effective in their role. Through a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn the responsibilities and preferred practices of being the member of the Scrum Team who drives the value.
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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!
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Biggest contribution from a Product Owner that you know of

Discover the impactful role of a product owner in agile teams as Martin Hinshelwood shares a remarkable contribution that inspires product vision.
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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.
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Navigating Agile Transformation: Empowering Teams for Success in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

Unlock the secrets to effective Agile leadership! Discover how to empower teams, focus on value, and embrace change in a fast-paced world.
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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.
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Does your organisation have both Project Mangers as well as Product Owners?

Explore the challenges of having both Project Managers and Product Owners in your organization. Discover how to achieve true agility and team alignment.
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What are the barriers that prevent developers from fully accepting a Product Owner as the final decision maker?

Explore the barriers hindering developers from accepting product owners’ decisions. Discover the importance of respect and accountability in agile teams!
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Unlocking Startup Success: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master Product Management Value

Unlock the secrets of successful product management! Discover how the PSPO course can elevate your startup by focusing on value and customer needs.
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How to Discover Unrealized Value in Your Product

Discover 5 compelling reasons to implement Evidence-Based Management (EBM) in your environment and unlock your product’s unrealised potential! #EBM #Shorts
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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. 🌟
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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
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Mastering the Art of Scaling Product Development: Why Adding More Developers Isn't the Answer

Unlock the secrets to effective product scaling! Discover how to align teams, manage technical debt, and streamline processes for seamless growth.
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How do you make a good Forecast?

Learn how to create accurate forecasts in agile projects with expert insights from Martin Hinshelwood. Enhance predictability and budget planning effectively!
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Empowering Agile Teams: Why Understanding Product Vision is Key to Success

Unlock your team’s potential by ensuring they grasp the product vision and strategic goals. Discover practical steps to foster alignment and agility!
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7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Silence

Uncover the silence in agile teams! Join Martin as he explores stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for effective Sprint reviews. 🗣️🤝
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The Power of Continuous Learning for Product Owners

Unlock your potential as a product owner! Discover the power of continuous learning and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of product management. 🚀
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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
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How do you decide whether to pivot or stay the course? (Nokia story)

Explore the pivotal choices in product management: when to pivot, persevere, or walk away. Join us for insights and real-world examples! 🚀
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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.
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February 2023 NKDAgility: How much of an impact can a strong, skilled product owner have?

Navigate economic uncertainty with strong product ownership. Discover how skilled product owners can drive value and competitive advantage in your organisation.
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What is the one thing a PSPO course forces you to focus on?

Discover the key focus of the PSPO course and how it empowers product owners to drive value and customer satisfaction in Scrum environments.
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Mastering the Art of Product Ownership: The Power of Marketing Your Vision

Unlock product ownership success! Discover how to market your vision, engage stakeholders, and deliver value in our latest video. Subscribe for expert tips!
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The Art of Negotiation for Product Owners: Essential Skills to Master

Unlock essential negotiation skills for product owners! Learn strategies from an FBI expert to enhance your influence and success. Watch now!
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Mastering Outcomes: How Evidence-Based Management Transforms Your Project Success

Unlock the power of evidence-based management! Discover how to define outcomes and choose metrics that drive success in your projects.
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Transform Your Product Development: Unlock User Value, Reduce Waste, and Enhance Collaboration with Structured Learning

Transform your product development journey with structured learning! Discover how to enhance user value, reduce waste, and boost collaboration in this insightful course.
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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.
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Exclusive Webcast with Joanna Płaskonka, Ph.D. & Martin Hinshelwood: Dive Deep into Product Ownership & Lean Product Development!

Join industry experts Dr. Joanna Płaskonka and Martin Hinshelwood for an 18-minute deep dive into Product Ownership and Lean Product Development. Sign up now!
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Signs You're Failing as a Product Owner: How to Take Control and Deliver Real Value

Discover the key signs of a failing product owner and learn how to take ownership for delivering real value. Are you truly owning your product?
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Mastering the Art of Product Ownership: Balancing Innovation, Customer Needs, and Team Dynamics

Unlock the secrets of effective product ownership! Discover how balance, customer focus, and collaboration can elevate your entrepreneurial journey.
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Reasons to do a PSPO-A Course in 60 Seconds

Discover why the Advanced PSPO-A course is a game-changer for your career in just 60 seconds! Join Martin Hinshelwood for insights. #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
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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!
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Boosting Team Morale and Engagement Through Effective Mentorship Programs

Unlock team potential! Discover how mentorship boosts morale, engagement, and success in organisations. Transform your team’s future today! 🌟🚀
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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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Unlocking the True Potential of Scrum: Why Professionalism Matters in Agile Teams

Unlock the true potential of Scrum! Discover how professionalism can transform your team’s approach and deliver real value. Join the journey to excellence today!
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The Power of Humility in Agile: A Core Virtue for Success

Discover how humility drives success in Agile! Uncover its role in collaboration, trust, and decision-making. Watch now for transformative insights! 🌟
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How is agile product development different to waterfall project management?

Discover how agile product development contrasts with traditional waterfall project management in complex environments. Learn to adapt and thrive!
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Understanding the Difference: Traditional Management vs. Evidence-Based Management

Explore the key differences between Traditional Management and Evidence-Based Management (EBM) in decision-making for better organisational success!
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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.
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Does 'starting with why' - Simon Sinek - really matter?

Explore the essence of motivation beyond money! Discover how ‘starting with why’ fuels intrinsic drive and purpose in the workplace.
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Mastering Product Ownership: Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Product Management in Agile Teams

Unlock the secrets of effective product management! Discover how a strong product owner can transform your team’s success and drive exceptional results.
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Unmasking Agile: How to Spot Genuine Practices Amidst the Myths

Discover the truth behind agile practices! Uncover why most teams struggle with genuine agility and learn how to foster a culture of innovation and responsiveness.
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Maximising ROI in Software Development: Unlocking Value Through Quality and Expertise

Maximise your software investment with Naked Agility! Discover how to ensure quality, foster expertise, and boost ROI in your development process.
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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.
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You can't stop the signal! But you can ignore it!

Explore how Agile and Scrum illuminate challenges in teams and organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to critical signals.
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Agile is Not New: A Journey Back to the Basics

Explore Agile’s rich history and its evolution in this insightful video by Martin Hinshelwood, revealing how to reclaim its true value in modern business. 🌍💡
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Conquering Sloth in Agile: 6 Signs Your Team Might Be Stalling

Uncover the hidden signs of sloth in Agile practices. Learn how to empower your team, deliver value, and embrace true agility in your projects!
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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
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Addressing Systemic Issues in Agile Organizations

Unlock the secrets to startup success! Discover how agile techniques can transform your business and boost team performance in this must-watch video.
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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! 📊✨
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Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Transform Your Organisation for True Agility

Uncover the “Seven Deadly Sins of Agile” that hinder transformation. Learn how to foster true agility and drive meaningful change in your organisation.
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Why does Agile focus on values and principles rather than a prescribed set of steps?

Discover why Agile prioritises values and principles over rigid steps, enabling teams to navigate complexity and uncertainty effectively.
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What is empiricism and why is it so critical to great Agile?

Unlock lean-agile secrets with Martin! Enhance value delivery and team dynamics in fast-paced projects. Dive in for expert insights! 🚀 #Agile #Scrum
Principles

Continuous Delivery

Discover more about Continuous Delivery and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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How would you help organizations pitch the opportunity of agile internally?

Discover how to effectively pitch agile within your organisation and inspire teams to embrace its transformative potential for continuous improvement.
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How to Tackle the Challenge of an Ineffective Product Owner in Agile Teams

Struggling with an ineffective Product Owner? Discover actionable strategies for Scrum Masters to enhance collaboration and drive team success in Agile environments.
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Are Your Teams Empowered to Change Requirements Based on User Feedback? If Not, You’re Probably Not Very Agile

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Management! Discover how team empowerment and user feedback drive success in this insightful video. 💡
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Common Goals

Discover more about Common Goals and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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The Fallacy of Equating Agility with Speed: What Agile Really Means

Discover why Agile isn’t just about speed! This video reveals its true focus on value, adaptability, and delivering the right products. Embrace a strategic mindset!
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What is a sprint goal?

Discover the essence of a product goal! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance in aligning team efforts with customer value. #Agile #Scrum
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Navigating Complexity: How to Foster Agility and Innovation in Business Decision-Making

Unlock the secrets to agile decision-making in a complex business world. Discover how to adapt, innovate, and thrive amidst uncertainty.
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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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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.
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What Does a Poor Product Backlog Look Like?

Discover the pitfalls of a poor product backlog in this quick video with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn what to avoid for effective agile project management! #shorts
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Is a Product Owner an Agile Project Manager?

Discover why a product owner isn’t an agile project manager! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores the essence of agile in product development. #shorts
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What is a product vision, and why does it matter?

Discover the power of a strong product vision! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores its importance in agile and scrum for successful product development.
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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!
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Say-Do Metrics: Avoiding Agile Banditry in Your Organization

Uncover the truth behind say-do metrics in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals pitfalls and shares insights for genuine outcomes. 🚀📊 #Agile #Transparency
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Redefining Agile’s Core: Beyond Rituals and Procedures

Discover the true essence of Agile with Ken Schwaber! Learn how to innovate software development beyond rituals for better results. 🌟
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Unlocking Organisational Agility: How to Empower Your Team for Rapid Market Response

Unlock your business’s potential with organisational agility! Discover how to empower teams, streamline communication, and respond swiftly to market changes.
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Scaling Smart: How to Build Sustainable Growth Without the Chaos

Discover how to scale your organisation smartly and sustainably. Learn the key principles of NE agility for delivering real value without the chaos.
Blog

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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All technical debt is a risk to the product and to your business.

Discover how technical debt poses risks to your product and business. Learn strategies to manage it effectively and ensure quality delivery. Read more!
Newsletters

2024 Learning journeys and extending the learning process

Join our acclaimed immersive learning classes! Enjoy a 20% discount on all courses until April 2024. Elevate your skills with hands-on training!
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7 harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Judgement

Unlock the essence of Agile! 🚀 Join Martin as he explores core principles, pitfalls of prescriptive methods, and what truly motivates today’s workforce.
Newsletters

Agile Kata and a whole lot more with facilitation, backlog management, and evidence based management!

Join our immersive Agile training this year! Explore PSPO, PSM, and PAL classes, plus new Skills and Agile Kata courses. Enrol now for 20% off!
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What is the Sprint Review workshop and how will it help organisations?

Discover how NKD Agility’s Sprint Review workshops empower scrum teams to excel in showcasing their work and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
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Requirement management in the modern application lifecycle with TFS

Explore effective requirement management in the modern application lifecycle with TFS. Discover tools and practices to enhance your team’s productivity.
Blog

What is Taylorism, and why Waterfall is just the tip of the iceberg!

Explore the roots of Taylorism and its impact on modern project management. Discover why traditional methods may hinder innovation and employee engagement.
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!
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Insights from the New Scrum.org Course

Discover Scrum.org’s new Product Backlog Management course with Martin Hinshelwood and learn to master backlog refinement for effective product goals!
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7 Harbingers of the Agile apocalypse - Organizational Structure

Uncover the “Antichrist of Agile” as Martin Hinshelwood explores how traditional structures hinder agility and the path to self-organisation. 🔄🚫
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