Sociotechnical Systems

Exploring the interplay between technology and organisational dynamics to enhance software delivery and team performance.

Exploring the intricate relationships between technology and organisational frameworks, this classification delves into practices that enhance software delivery and team dynamics. Topics include workflow optimisation, team collaboration, performance metrics, and the impact of organisational culture on technology adoption and innovation.

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.
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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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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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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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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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Empowering Employees: The Crucial Link Between Financial Awareness and Motivation

Unlock the secret to boosting employee motivation through financial awareness! Discover how understanding costs can drive innovation and engagement in your organisation.
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Unlocking Naked Agility: How Happy Teams Drive Exceptional Products

Unlock the secret to exceptional products by fostering happy, engaged teams. Discover how autonomy, mastery, and purpose drive success in your organisation!
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Empowering Your Team: Why Quick Fixes in Agile and DevOps Are a Myth

Discover why quick fixes in Agile and DevOps fail. Learn how to empower your team for sustainable change and embrace the journey of continuous improvement.
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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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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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Hiring an Agile Coach: What to Look For in Both Technical and Leadership Engagement

Discover 5 essential tips for hiring an #AgileCoach with Martin Hinshelwood in this insightful #shorts video. Make informed decisions for your team!
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Taming the Chaos Factor: How to Align Your Agile Teams for Success

Discover how to combat chaos in Agile teams! Learn key strategies to align goals, enhance communication, and boost morale for a more productive environment.
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7 Harbingers of the Agile Apocalypse. Famine.

Explore how resource scarcity in organisations mirrors the Aztec’s Fourth Sun, Nahui-Atl. Discover insights and solutions to combat organisational famine! 🌍💼
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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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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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What is the Single Most Valuable Outcome a Consulting Engagement Can Produce?

Discover the key outcome of a consulting engagement with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn how to achieve clarity and focus in your #agile journey!
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Unlocking the Scrum Master's Potential: Embracing Broader Responsibilities for Agile Success

Unlock the true potential of your Scrum Master role! Discover how to broaden your impact and foster agility within your 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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What is Taylorism and how did it influence project management?

Discover how Taylorism revolutionised project management, shaping work dynamics from the Industrial Revolution to today’s people-centric approaches. 📈🕰️
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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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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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Unlocking Organisational Potential: The Transformative Power of a Great Consultant

Unlock your organisation’s potential with expert consulting insights! Discover how a consultant’s unique perspective can drive swift, impactful change.
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Scrum is made up of Influencers, Entrepreneurs, and Makers

Explore how Scrum thrives on the synergy of Influencers, Entrepreneurs, and Makers. Discover key roles and training for maximizing product value!
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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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Hold on lads, I have an idea!

Explore an innovative idea for managing hierarchical employee data with a user-friendly interface, enhancing organizational efficiency and collaboration.
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