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Team Performance

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Why Handoffs Are Killing Your Agility

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

Getting started with a Definition of Done (DoD)

Learn how to establish a robust Definition of Done (DoD) for your Scrum team to ensure quality and transparency in software delivery. Start improving today!
Videos

Empowering Teams to Tailor Their Processes: A Path to True Agility

Empower your teams to adapt processes for greater value! Discover how to break down silos and foster innovation in this Agile reality check.
Videos

7 Deadly Sins of Agile: Greed

Uncover the hidden dangers of greed in agile! 🚫📈 Join Martin Hinshelwood as he reveals how this sin can derail teams and hinder productivity.
Videos

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! 🌟🚀
Videos

Why Every Scrum Master Needs an Immersive Training Experience

Discover why the PSM immersive learning experience is perfect for aspiring Scrum Masters. Elevate your skills and thrive in accountability with NKD Agility!
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

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.
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

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.
Videos

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.
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The Crucial Role of Competence: How Knowledgeable Scrum Masters Drive Team Success

Unlock the true potential of your Scrum Master! Discover how deep knowledge and competence can transform teams and drive impactful product delivery.
Blog

Pragmatism crushes Dogma in the wild

Discover how pragmatism triumphs over dogma in Scrum through real-world challenges in Minecraft, fostering adaptability and resilience in product development.
Videos

Mastering Agile: 3 Essential Strategies to Boost Your Team's Sprint Success

Unlock your team’s potential with three essential Agile strategies: define “done,” avoid overcommitting, and prioritise refinement for smoother Sprints!
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Empowering Teams to Maximize Value and Return on Investment

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover how empowering Agile teams boosts innovation, adaptability, and ROI in this insightful video. Click to learn more! 💼📈
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Balance of Leadership and Control in Scrum

Explore the balance of authority and accountability in Scrum. Discover how Scrum Masters and Product Owners can empower teams while driving effective outcomes.
Blog

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.
Videos

The Power of Kaizen: Continuous Improvement in Scrum and Beyond

Unlock the power of Kaizen in Kanban! Discover how continuous improvement can elevate your workflows and drive optimal results. Embrace the journey!
Videos

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!
Videos

What is the hardest part of working with a brand-new scrum team?

Discover the toughest challenges of joining a new Scrum team and how to transition from novice to mastery in Agile practices with Martin Hinshelwood.
Recipes

Daily Scrum Recipe

Discover more about Daily Scrum Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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My first Scrum team in the wild

Discover insights from my first Scrum team experience, highlighting key practices and lessons learned to enhance your agile journey. Join the conversation!
Videos

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! 🎧🤝
Videos

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! 🚀🪞
Videos

Can organisations run an Applying Professional Scrum workshop? How would that help them?

Discover how an Applying Professional Scrum workshop can enhance your team’s effectiveness and align with agile values for better outcomes.
Videos

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!
Videos

Unlocking Team Potential: The Essential Role of a Scrum Master in Agile Success

Unlock your team’s potential with a Scrum Master! Discover how their expertise in Agile, DevOps, and organisational change drives effectiveness and value.
Videos

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!
Videos

Navigating Team Conflict: From Healthy Disagreement to Agile Harmony

Discover how to identify and de-escalate team conflict in Agile. Learn strategies to transform disagreements into opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Videos

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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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.
Videos

Transforming Scrum Training: How Real-World Insights Empower Agile Teams at Great Calm

Transform your team’s understanding of Scrum with insights from expert Martin Hinshelwood. Discover how effective training fosters agility and collaboration!
Videos

Unpacking the Scrum Master Myth: Why Servant Leadership is Key to Team Success

Discover the true essence of a Scrum Master as a servant leader. Uncover common misconceptions and learn how to empower your team for success!
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. 🎯
Videos

How does the APS course help people apply scrum effectively?

Discover how the APS course transforms Scrum learning into a hands-on experience, empowering teams to tackle complex challenges effectively.
Workshops

Sprint Review #1

Discover more about “Sprint Review
Videos

The Pitfalls of Routine Agile Questions: Avoiding the Ghosts of Agile Past

Explore the balance between pragmatism and dogmatism in Agile. Discover real stories that highlight the importance of flexibility for effective team management!
Videos

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.
Videos

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. 🗣️🤝
Videos

7 deadly sins of Agile: Wrath

Explore the impact of wrath in agile teams! Discover how blame deflection and lack of accountability disrupt productivity. Watch now! 🚀📊
Videos

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!
Blog

Searching for self-organisation

Explore the journey to self-organisation in teams. Discover strategies to foster accountability, identity, and high performance for agile success.
Videos

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!
Videos

Overview of 'applying flow metrics for Scrum' course.

Unlock Scrum’s potential with Kanban! Discover how flow metrics can enhance planning, execution, and retrospectives for better team performance.
Videos

Ditch the Agile Bandit Mentality: How to Prioritise Value Over Estimates for Team Success

Break free from the “Agile Bandit” mentality! Discover how to prioritise value over estimates and foster a culture of psychological safety in your team.
Videos

The Future of Scrum Training: Immersive Learning for Lasting Change

Explore the future of Scrum training with immersive learning! Discover how it enhances understanding and implementation in complex environments.
Blog

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.
Videos

Unlocking Trust in Scrum: The Power of Openness and Transparency

Discover how openness in Scrum fosters trust and transparency. Learn key strategies for clear communication and emotional openness to enhance team dynamics.
Videos

Unlocking Scrum Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Values, Roles, Artifacts, and Events

Unlock the power of Scrum! Discover its core values, roles, and events to enhance team collaboration and drive project success. Dive in now!
Videos

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. 🌟🚀
Videos

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! 🌟
Videos

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!
Videos

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. 🚀
Videos

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.
Videos

Ditching Agile Banditry: Why Story Points and Velocity Metrics Are Undermining Your Team's Success

Ditch the agile banditry! Discover how to replace story points and velocity with objective metrics that empower teams and enhance collaboration.
Videos

Avoiding Agile Banditry: Why Story Points and Velocity Are Misleading Metrics

Discover how to escape the story point trap in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals better metrics for success and transforms your team’s value delivery. 🚀🌟
Videos

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.
Blog

The Insufficiency of Scrum is a fallacy

Explore the myth of Scrum’s insufficiency and learn how effective engineering practices can enhance Agile success. Elevate your team’s performance today!
Practices

Metrics and Reports

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

Scrum is like communism, it doesn't work. Myth 3.

Uncover the truth behind Scrum myths! Join Martin as he debunks misconceptions about micromanagement and developer autonomy. 💡🏃 #Scrum #Agile
Blog

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.
Videos

Navigating the Judgment Trap: How to Foster a Healthy Agile Environment

Discover how to break free from the “judgment trap” in Agile. Learn to foster collaboration, innovation, and a healthier team environment today!
Blog

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.
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

Professional Scrum in Immingham, UK

Join the Professional Scrum course in Immingham, UK, and enhance your team’s collaboration and efficiency. Discover the value of co-located training today!
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.
Blog

Hiring a Professional Scrum Master

Discover essential insights for hiring a Scrum Master. Learn key skills, certifications, and role expectations to find the perfect fit for your team.
Videos

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!
Videos

Understanding the True Role of a Scrum Master

Discover why training is vital for Scrum Masters in this insightful video by Martin Hinshelwood, highlighting the leadership role in fostering thriving teams.
Videos

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

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.
Videos

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!
Videos

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.
Videos

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! 🌟
Videos

The Power of Peer Feedback in Immersive Learning

Discover how immersive learning enhances your skills as a Scrum practitioner in this engaging video. Unlock your potential with NKD Agility!
Videos

The Agile Bandit: How to Spot and Combat Project Management Mindsets in Product Owners

Discover how to identify and combat the “agile bandit” Product Owner in your team. Learn strategies to foster collaboration and deliver true value!
Videos

Cultivating Patience: The Secret Ingredient for Thriving Agile Teams

Discover why patience is essential for agile teams. Learn practical strategies to foster trust, support growth, and enhance collaboration for lasting success.
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.
Course

Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum

Elevate Your Scrum Mastery with ‘Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum’: Transform your Agile practices with our immersive, hands-on course. Dive deep into the world of flow metrics and emerge with the skills to enhance your team’s efficiency and delivery. Join us for a journey of practical learning and real-world application – it’s time to turn data into action!
Videos

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.
Videos

Why the Concept of a "Junior Scrum Master" is a Misguided Myth

Discover why the term “junior Scrum Master” is a misconception. Learn how expertise and experience shape effective Scrum leadership in Agile teams.
Videos

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.
Course

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.
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

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.
Videos

Training: A Bridge to Knowledge and Growth

Unlock your team’s potential! Discover 3 key strategies for agile leaders to uplift underperforming teams in this insightful video. 🌱🚀
Videos

Embrace Kaizen: Unlocking Continuous Improvement for Personal and Team Success

Unlock the power of Kaizen! Discover how continuous improvement can transform your work and personal life with small, impactful changes. Embrace growth today!
Blog

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.
Blog

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.
Blog

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.
Videos

Navigating the Agile Apocalypse: How to Combat Judgment and Foster Team Growth

Discover how judgment in Agile can hinder team dynamics and innovation. Learn strategies to foster a supportive culture and enhance collaboration.
Videos

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.
Videos

Worst trait in unskilled scrum masters?

Discover the worst trait in unskilled Scrum Masters! Martin Hinshelwood reveals why it’s a critical no-go zone for effective Agile teams. #Scrum #Agile
Videos

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!
Videos

The Truth About Newbie vs Professional Scrum Masters: Bridging the Experience Gap

Discover the true essence of being a Scrum Master. Learn how accountability and value creation define your role, regardless of experience level.
Videos

Transform Your Team's Efficiency: The Three Core Principles of Caman Workflow Management

Transform your team’s workflow with Caman’s three core principles: clarity, active management, and continuous improvement. Discover how to enhance collaboration today!
Videos

The Pitfalls of Agile Burndowns: Stop Being Agile Bandits

Discover the 4th kind of Agile bandit with Martin Hinshelwood! Uncover insights on burndown charts and enhance your Agile journey. #Agile #Scrum #Shorts
Videos

Mastering the Art of Understanding: Essential Skills for Product Owners to Foster Team Clarity

Unlock the secrets to effective product ownership! Discover how to read the room, tailor communication, and foster understanding within your team.
Videos

The Power of Kindness in Agile: A Core Virtue for Success

Discover how kindness transforms Agile! Explore empathy’s role in boosting customer satisfaction and employee engagement for organisational success. 🌟

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