Transparency

Fostering openness and visibility in processes to enhance trust, accountability, and informed decision-making across teams.

Promoting openness and visibility in processes cultivates trust and accountability, enabling informed decision-making. Posts should explore practices that enhance communication, foster collaboration, and utilise metrics for continuous improvement, drawing insights from frameworks and methodologies that prioritise adaptability and responsiveness in complex environments.

Without Delivery, There Is No Value

Everything before delivery is an assumption, and all non-delivered product represents a cost of delay. Learn why frequent delivery is critical to maximising value.
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Transforming Organisational Culture: Unlocking Engineering Excellence Through System Optimisation

Transform your organisation’s culture with Naked Agility. Discover how to optimise systems for maximum value and achieve engineering excellence today!
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Metrics and Reports

Discover more about Metrics and Reports and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visualisation Drive Workflow Success

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can enhance your workflows and drive success.
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Unlocking Continuous Improvement: How Metrics and Visual Tools Transform Your Workflow

Unlock the secrets of continuous improvement with Caman! Discover how metrics and visual tools can transform your workflow and drive meaningful change.
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Unlocking the Power of Caman: Why It’s the Perfect Companion to Scrum for Process Optimisation

Discover how Caman complements Scrum and enhances process transparency. Unlock optimisation opportunities and elevate your workflow insights today!
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Understanding the Power of Kanban in Scrum

Discover why the Kanban vs. Scrum debate is misguided! Learn how Kanban can enhance your Scrum process and optimise any workflow for superior results.
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Maximizing Transparency and Improvement in Software Engineering with Kanban

Unlock the power of Kanban! Discover how it enhances software engineering processes, boosts efficiency, and fosters team collaboration. Watch now!
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Understanding Kanban: A Tool for Transparency and Continuous Improvement

Unlock the true power of Kanban! Discover its benefits, key metrics, and how to transform your workflows into a secret weapon for process improvement.
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Power & Politics! Communicating and Building Political Capital for Agile Transformations!

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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Agile at Microsoft

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the critical role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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Illuminate Your Workflow: Harnessing Candan Strategies for Continuous Improvement and Transparency

Unlock the power of Candan strategies! Discover how flow metrics enhance transparency and drive continuous improvement in your workflows.
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3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Use vanity metrics.

Unlock Kanban success by ditching vanity metrics! Discover actionable insights to enhance your workflow and drive continuous improvement. Watch now!
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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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My journey with Kanban and why I actively recommend it to clients.

Discover my Kanban journey and why I recommend it to clients! Learn how it enhances workflow, transparency, and predictability across all industries.
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Mindset Versus Philosophy

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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Blocked Columns on Kanban Boards Obfuscate Workflow and Undermine Effectiveness

Discover how blocked columns on Kanban boards hinder workflow efficiency. Learn effective strategies to enhance transparency and accountability in your team.
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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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Enterprise Agility

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban

Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban
Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban

Discover the transformative ‘Applying Scaled Portfolio Kanban’ course, equipping you with the tools to positively influence your organization. From setting up transparent systems to managing portfolios effectively, gain actionable skills for real-world impact.

Agile Alchemy

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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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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Mastering Complexity in Scrum: Transform Your Team with Agile Product Strategy Insights

Unlock the secrets of Agile Product Strategy! Discover how understanding complexity transforms Scrum teams and enhances collaboration. Join the journey today!
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Decoding Ethics in Agile: A Deep Dive with Martin & Simon

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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Ethics in Agile

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the agile world. Tune in for insights!
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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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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.
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The Definition of Done: Ensuring Quality without Compromising Value

Discover the importance of the Definition of Done in agile practices. Ensure quality and transparency in your projects with insights from NKDAgility. Learn more!
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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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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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Words matter.

Join Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood in this month’s podcast as they discuss the vital role of language and transparency in the #agile world.
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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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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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How would you like to be remembered as a Professional Scrum Trainer?  What 3 things matter most to you?

Discover how to leave a lasting legacy as a Professional Scrum Trainer and empower teams to thrive in agile environments. Join the journey!
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Why is Scrum so easy to understand but incredibly hard to master?

Uncover why Scrum is easy to grasp but tough to master! Join Martin as he shares insights and strategies for navigating its complexities. 🚀💡
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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 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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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.

Story Points & Velocity are a sign of an unsuccessful team

Discover why relying on Story Points and Velocity may hinder your Scrum team’s success. Learn to embrace true agility and enhance your team’s adaptability.
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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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Can the Definition of Done change per Sprint?

Explore how the Definition of Done can evolve in Scrum. Learn to enhance quality without compromising standards in your agile development process.
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Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification
Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) with Certification

Professional ScrumTM with Kanban (PSK) is a 2-day course that teaches Scrum practitioners how to apply Kanban practices to their work. Through theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will understand the importance of transparency and flow as it pertains to the Scrum framework."

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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There is no "do agile" there is only "be agile"

Discover why true agility is about being, not just doing. Embrace deep organizational change for lasting value in your agile journey. Learn more!
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What is the roll of the Project Manager in Scrum?

Discover the evolving role of Project Managers in Scrum. Learn how to transition to Product Owner or Scrum Master for greater impact and success.
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Can you really commit to delivering work?

Explore the shift from commitment to forecasting in Scrum. Discover how this change fosters transparency and trust within your development team.
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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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