Team Collaboration

Fostering effective teamwork and communication to drive shared ownership and achieve exceptional results.

Cultivating a culture of collaboration that empowers teams to communicate effectively, share responsibilities, and leverage diverse perspectives. Posts should explore techniques for enhancing interpersonal dynamics, fostering trust, and utilising frameworks that support continuous improvement and adaptability in complex environments.

Why Handoffs Are Killing Your Agility

Explore the detrimental impact of handoffs in software development and discover strategies to eliminate them for better agility.
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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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One Engineering System

Unify your development pipeline with One Engineering System. Ensure seamless collaboration and integration across all engineering teams and workflows.
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Sprint Planning Event

Discover more about Sprint Planning Event and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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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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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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The Importance of Visualizing Your Work in a Kanban Strategy

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover best practices for visualising workflows, optimising processes, and boosting team productivity in this insightful video.
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3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Don't have a working agreement.

Discover the top 3 pitfalls of Kanban adoption and learn why a working agreement is essential for team alignment and success in agile collaboration!
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Mastering Kanban: The Essential Guide to Defining and Visualising Your Workflow for Maximum Efficiency

Unlock your team’s potential by mastering Kanban! Discover how defining and visualising your workflow can boost clarity, alignment, and efficiency.
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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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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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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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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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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 Immersive Learning: Elevating Scrum Mastery in Your Organization

Unlock your team’s potential with immersive Scrum training! Discover practical insights and transform learning for effective team development. 🌟🚀
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Unlocking the Power of Double-Loop Learning: Transform Your Scrum Master Journey with Immersive Training

Unlock your Scrum potential with immersive learning! Discover double-loop learning, diverse perspectives, and collaborative solutions in our PSM class.
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Taming the Chaos: How to Align Your Agile Team for Success

Combat chaos in Agile teams with clear goals and alignment. Discover strategies to enhance collaboration and efficiency for successful outcomes.
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Breaking the Silence: How to Combat Communication Gaps in Agile Teams

Discover the hidden dangers of silence in Agile teams and learn effective strategies to foster open communication for better collaboration and value delivery.
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Navigating Team Conflict: How Scrum Masters Can Prevent 'War' in Agile Projects

Discover how to identify and manage escalating team conflicts in Agile. Learn strategies to foster collaboration and keep your projects on track!
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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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Scrum is like communism, it doesn't work. Myth 1.

Uncover the truth behind Scrum myths! Join Martin as he reveals the real purpose of Scrum events and why they matter in agile. 🎥🚀 #Scrum #Agile
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When is an APS course appropriate for a scrum team?

Discover when the APS course is ideal for Scrum teams and how it tailors Scrum practices to your organisation’s unique needs. 📚🚀
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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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Transforming Agile: How to Shift from Blame to Systemic Solutions for Better Team Dynamics

Discover how to transform your agile environment by addressing systemic issues rather than individual behaviours. Learn to foster adaptability and innovation today!
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Scrum doesn't solve problems, it reveals them. How, and why is that valuable?

Discover how Scrum reveals organisational challenges and enhances progress. Join Martin as he explores its true value in this insightful video! 🚀🪞
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Embracing Asynchronous Communication: Transform Your Collaboration and Boost Productivity

Discover how asynchronous communication can revolutionise your collaboration. Embrace flexibility, reduce pressure, and enhance productivity in your team today!
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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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Unlocking Team Potential: The Essential Role of Digital Whiteboards in Agile Collaboration

Unlock the power of digital whiteboards! Discover how these tools enhance collaboration, engagement, and creativity in your team’s agile journey.
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What are the top 3 things a Scrum Master needs to bear in mind when adopting the coaching stance?

Discover the top 2 essentials for Scrum Masters in coaching agile teams: the art of listening and the power of credibility. Elevate your coaching game! 🎧🤝
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Why the Scrum Master’s True Power Lies in Influence, Not Authority

Discover why Scrum Masters lack traditional authority yet hold immense influence in fostering effective teams. Uncover the true power of leadership in Scrum!
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Decoding Scrum Team Work: Balancing Sprint and Refinement Work

Master the balance between Sprint and Refinement work in Scrum. Discover strategies to enhance team efficiency and achieve your product goals effectively.
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How does a Scrum Master or Agile coach motivate a Scrum Team?

Unlock the secrets to motivating Scrum teams! Join us as we explore effective techniques for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches to boost engagement and productivity. 🚀✨
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What should be top of mind when a Scrum team prepare for a Sprint review?

Unlock effective stakeholder engagement in Scrum Sprint reviews! Discover strategies to align your team’s efforts for better project outcomes. 📈🤝
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Unlocking Agility: How EPS Immersive Learning Transforms Your Team's Performance

Unlock your team’s potential with our EPS immersive learning experience! Discover how structured feedback and coaching can enhance agility and effectiveness.
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Czym różni się zwinne przywództwo od tradycyjnego zarządzania

Discover the key differences between agile leadership and traditional management in this insightful video by Naked Agility. Transform your team’s potential!
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How will the immersive learning experience help coach people on the job?

Discover how immersive learning transforms #scrum training into practical on-the-job coaching, enhancing skills and boosting team performance.
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Transform Your Career: How to Become a Confident Scrum Master Through Real-World Learning and Community Support

Transform your career as a Scrum Master with hands-on training that builds confidence, fosters community, and applies Agile principles in real-time. Join us!
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Unlocking the True Power of Agile: Embracing Change and Collaboration for Team Success

Discover the essence of Agile and Scrum! Learn how collaboration, adaptability, and value delivery can transform your team’s success. Join the journey!
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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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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.
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Unlock £20 Rewards: Join Our Exciting Referral Program for Collaborative Learning!

Unlock a £20 discount for friends and earn rewards with our new Referral Program! Join us in fostering a collaborative learning community today!
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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. 🎯
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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!
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One limitation of reading a book vs attending a course

Discover the key limitation of learning Scrum from books versus hands-on training in this insightful short with Martin Hinshelwood. #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
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Scrum Value, Openness, What does it mean and why does it matter?

Unlock the power of openness in Scrum! Discover how transparency and trust transform team dynamics for success. Watch now! 🌟🔑 #Scrum #Agile
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Is a scrum master an agile micromanager?

Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #YouTubeShort as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
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Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager?

Join Martin Hinshelwood in this #shorts video as he tackles the question: Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager? Discover insights in just 60 seconds!
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The tools you use to train are awesome How do people transfer their training experience with these?

Discover how digital tools enhance remote Scrum training, fostering collaboration and long-term learning in this insightful video with Martin Hinshelwood.
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Is Your Scrum Master Struggling? Discover When to Choose an Agile Process Simulation Workshop

Is your Scrum Master struggling with team dynamics? Discover how an Agile Process Simulation workshop can empower your team and enhance collaboration.
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What was your worst day as an agile consultant?

Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares his toughest day as an agile consultant, revealing the challenges behind empowering teams in #agile and #scrum.
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How does a scrum team plan and prioritize work effectively?

Discover how scrum teams can effectively plan and prioritise work by fostering collaboration with customers and stakeholders in this insightful video!
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Would you recommend the APS course to a newbie scrum team, and Why?

Discover how the APS course can empower your newbie Scrum team to create value and thrive in an Agile environment. Watch now! #Scrum #Agile #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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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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What would you advise a scrum team to do in their first 4 weeks?

Kickstart your scrum journey! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he shares actionable goals for new scrum teams in their first 4 weeks. Embrace agile success!
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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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How effective is scrum training via digital delivery?

Discover how digital scrum training transforms learning with engaging tools like LEGO and Minecraft, making agile practices accessible and effective!
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Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) with Certification

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) with Certification
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) with Certification

Develop proficiency in facilitation skills to help your Scrum Team better solve problems, create a shared understanding, and foster transparency. Learn how to become a better facilitator to improve Scrum Team, stakeholder and customer interactions.

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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Delivering Live Virtual Classes in Microsoft Teams and Mural

Discover how to effectively deliver live virtual classes using Microsoft Teams and Mural, enhancing engagement and collaboration in your Scrum training.
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Maximise Your Virtual Classroom Experience: Essential Tech Tips for Scrum Training

Unlock the secrets to effective virtual classrooms! Discover how Microsoft Teams and Mural can enhance your learning experience in my latest blog post.
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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!
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What is your perspective on collocation?

Explore the debate on collocation in Scrum teams. Discover insights from Martin Hinshelwood on optimizing team communication and performance.
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How do you handle conflict in a Scrum Team?

Discover effective strategies for resolving conflicts in Scrum teams. Learn from expert Martin Hinshelwood on fostering collaboration and team harmony.
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Should the Scrum Master always remove impediments?

Explore whether a Scrum Master should always remove impediments. Discover key insights to empower your team and enhance self-sufficiency in Scrum.
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How do you incorporate a Design Sprint in Scrum?

Discover how to effectively integrate Design Sprints into Scrum. Learn key strategies for collaboration and refinement to enhance your product development process.
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Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training

Continuous Delivery Using Azure DevOps Services Training
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.

Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training

Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training
Managing Projects Using Visual Studio and Scrum Training

This three‐day course will help take your team and project to the next level. Using a combination of lecture, demonstrations, hands‐on activities, and team‐based exercises, attendees will experience how to deliver software using the Scrum framework and the corresponding tools and practices in Visual Studio.

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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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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What's new in Visual Studio 2013 Team Foundation Server Preview

Discover the latest features in Visual Studio 2013 Team Foundation Server! Enhance your agile practices with powerful tools for collaboration and testing.
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Working within a single Team Project with Team Foundation Server 2012

Explore best practices for managing a single Team Project in TFS 2012, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across teams while minimizing administrative overhead.
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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.
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Professional Scrum Foundations in Salt Lake City, Utah

Join Martin Hinshelwood in Salt Lake City for an engaging Professional Scrum Foundations course, empowering teams to excel in Agile practices and collaboration.
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Visual Studio 11 Upgrade Health Check

Prepare for a smooth transition to Visual Studio 11 with our expert Health Check. Ensure your upgrade is seamless and unlock new features today!
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Introduction to Visual Studio 11

Explore the features of Visual Studio 11 and TFS Preview with insights, demos, and tips from Martin Hinshelwood. Stay updated on modern development tools!
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An adoption strategy for testing with Visual Studio 2010

Discover effective adoption strategies for Microsoft Test Manager in Visual Studio 2010. Enhance collaboration between developers and testers for better results!
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Scrum with Visual Studio 11: Creating a Scrum team identity

Discover how to create a Scrum team identity with Visual Studio 11. Enhance your workflow and collaboration in this insightful guide by Martin Hinshelwood.
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Commit to Visual Studio ALM on Area51

Join the Visual Studio ALM community on Area51! Help us reach the commitment stage and shape the future of ALM discussions. Your vote matters!
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Combining Scrum, TFS2010 and Email to keep everyone in the loop

Discover how to effectively combine Scrum, TFS2010, and email to enhance team collaboration and keep everyone informed. Streamline your project management today!
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Even Scrum should have detailed Task descriptions

Discover why detailed task descriptions in Scrum are essential for project integrity. Learn how to enhance team collaboration and ensure project success.
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Do you have a contract between the Product Owner and the Team?

Discover the importance of a Sprint Contract between the Product Owner and Team in Scrum. Enhance collaboration and clarity for successful project delivery.
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Do you know when to send a done email in Scrum?

Learn when to send a ‘done’ email in Scrum to enhance communication and ensure task completion. Boost your team’s efficiency with these essential tips!
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Do you know that every user story should have an owner?

Discover why every user story needs an owner for effective Scrum management. Enhance your team’s communication and streamline project success!
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Adventures in Scrum: Lesson 2 - For the record

Explore key lessons from our first Scrum Sprint at SSW, uncovering the importance of clear communication and alignment in Agile practices. Join the journey!
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Managing the “VSTS Developers” LinkedIn group.

Discover how to effectively manage the VSTS Developers LinkedIn group with insights from MVPs Ed Blankenship and Michael Ruminer for enhanced collaboration.
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Live Framework

Explore the potential of Azure for WPF development with Live Framework. Discover how to enhance collaboration and streamline app configuration effortlessly!
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Developer joins TFS Sticky Buddy project

Exciting news as Eric Willeke joins the TFS Sticky Buddy project! Discover how this addition aims to enhance development and tackle complex coding challenges.
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TFS Sticky Buddy Codeplex project

Explore the TFS Sticky Buddy project, a digital whiteboard solution for Team Foundation Server that enhances project visibility and team collaboration.
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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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Benefits of remote access for Team System

Discover the advantages of remote access for Team System, enabling seamless collaboration with global teams while ensuring secure and efficient project management.
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Software Development Industrial Revolution

Explore the software development industrial revolution and learn how Team Foundation Server can enhance collaboration and speed in IT projects. Join the change!
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