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Sociotechnical Systems

Understanding how technology and organisational structures interact to shape software delivery and team effectiveness.

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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.
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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.
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Professional Scrum is for everyone in your organisation

Discover how Professional Scrum can empower everyone in your organization to enhance collaboration, drive value, and embrace agile transformation.
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Does your company culture resemble Survivor?

Is your company culture a ‘Survivor’ game? Discover how fostering collaboration can enhance agility and team success in your organization.
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Where Agile Went Wrong: Understanding the Competence Crisis

Explore the competence crisis in Agile! Discover why skilled Scrum Masters matter and how to bridge the gap for real-world success. 🌱🚀 #AgileLeadership
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Why did so many of the early agile transformations fail?

Discover why many early agile transformations failed and learn how to achieve success in your organisation with insights from Martin Hinshelwood.
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Why Cost-Cutting During Recessions Is Counterproductive

Discover how to recession-proof your business by investing in people and processes. Learn Kanban strategies to boost effectiveness and thrive, not just survive!
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Focusing Beyond "Agile": Building True Capability in Organizations

Refocus your organisation! Discover how to build competence and value by improving hiring practices and fostering effective leadership. 🌱💼 #LifelongLearning
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What is the one thing that no Agile team can survive?

Discover how contempt for leadership can cripple agile teams. Learn to foster a positive culture and boost productivity in this insightful video!
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Unlocking Greatness: How the Right Scrum Master Transforms Teams and Organisations

Discover what sets a great Scrum Master apart! Explore the vital role of team fit, relationship-building, and navigating organisational challenges for success.
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Unlocking Organisational Value: The Transformative Power of Engagement in Agile Teams

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how decentralisation and engagement can transform your organisation, driving innovation and value creation.
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There’s No Such Thing as an Agile Transformation: Why You Should Focus on the System, Not the Culture

Uncover the truth about Agile and culture transformation with Michael Sahota. Discover why changing culture is more complex than it seems!
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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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What are the hierarchies of competence vs control? Why does this matter?

Explore the contrast between empowering coaching and micromanagement in hierarchies of competence vs control with Martin Hinshelwood.
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Unlocking Sustainable Growth: Why Leadership is the Key to Successful Scaling

Unlock sustainable growth by transforming leadership for scaling success. Discover how to empower teams, eliminate bottlenecks, and decentralise decision-making.
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Is Your Engineering Culture Ready to Scale with Your Technology?

Is your tech culture ready to scale? Discover how to foster collaboration, embrace continuous learning, and ensure your culture evolves with your growth.
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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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Cultivating a Culture of Quality: Lessons from Boeing and Volkswagen for Engineering Excellence

Cultivate a culture of quality in your organisation! Discover how to prioritise integrity and excellence for exceptional, safe products.
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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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Scrum is like communism, it doesn't work. Myth 5.

Uncover the truth about Scrum governance! Join Martin as he debunks myths and reveals the balance between flexibility and compliance in product development. 🚀
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Quotes: "I estimate that 75% of those organisations using Scrum will not succeed in getting the benefits that they hope for from it." - Ken Schwaber

Discover why 75% of organisations struggle with Scrum success, as Martin Hinshelwood unpacks Ken Schwaber’s insights in this engaging short video! #Scrum #Agile
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What does a poor scrum team look, act and feel like?

Discover the signs of a struggling Scrum team and learn how to harness the full potential of the Scrum framework for better productivity and success.
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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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Embracing Chastity in Agile: Why Taking Your Time is Key to True Transformation

Discover the overlooked virtue of chastity in agility. Learn how to implement changes thoughtfully for true organisational transformation.
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Unlocking Team Potential: How Measurement Influences Engagement and Collaboration

Discover how the metrics you use can shape team behaviour and engagement. Learn to align measurements with collaboration for a thriving workplace culture.
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Do you think we are on the slope of enlightenment in Gartner's Hype Cycle?

Explore Agile’s journey from disillusionment to enlightenment with Martin as he uncovers truths, debunks myths, and sets realistic expectations. 🚀💡
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