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Transparency

Ensuring openness and visibility in agile processes to build trust and accountability.

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Practices

Definition of Done (DoD)

Discover more about Definition of Done (DoD) and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Guides

The Scrum Guide

Discover more about The Scrum Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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

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.
Blog

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.
Blog

The fallacy of the rejected backlog item

Explore the fallacy of rejecting backlog items in Scrum. Understand the impact on development and learn how to enhance collaboration and transparency.
Videos

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.
Blog

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.
Blog

Work can flow across the Sprint boundary

Discover how to enhance your Scrum process by allowing work to flow across Sprint boundaries, boosting team efficiency and delivering value. Learn more!
Videos

Say-Do Metrics: Avoiding Agile Banditry in Your Organization

Uncover the truth behind say-do metrics in Agile! Join Martin as he reveals pitfalls and shares insights for genuine outcomes. 🚀📊 #Agile #Transparency
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! 🚀🪞
Workshops

Sprint Review #1

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Videos

Beyond the Rituals: Embracing the Core Principles of Scrum for True Agile Success

Discover the true essence of Scrum by focusing on its core principles—empiricism, transparency, and value delivery. Transform your agile practices today!
Guides

Nexus Guide

Discover more about Nexus Guide and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Guides

Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams

Discover more about Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Videos

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.
Blog

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.
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!
Videos

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. 🚀💡
Blog

You can't stop the signal! But you can ignore it!

Explore how Agile and Scrum illuminate challenges in teams and organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to critical signals.
Videos

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.
Practices

Metrics and Reports

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

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.
Videos

Unlocking Success in Agile: Why Your Definition of Done is Essential for Quality Delivery

Unlock the power of the Definition of Done in Agile! Discover how this key concept enhances quality, transparency, and team effectiveness.
Recipes

Daily Scrum Recipe

Discover more about Daily Scrum Recipe and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
Blog

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!
Videos

Debunking the Top 5 Myths About Scrum: Unlocking Agile Success in Your Organisation

Debunk common Scrum myths that hinder Agile success! Discover the truth behind meetings, story points, planning, and governance in this insightful guide.
Videos

Mastering Kanban: A Simple Guide to Its Core Principles

Unlock peak productivity with Kanban! Discover 3 essential principles to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency in this must-watch video.
Videos

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.
Blog

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.
Blog

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.
Videos

Mastering Site Reliability: Insights from Azure DevOps on Building a Resilient Live Site Culture

Discover how the Azure DevOps team at Microsoft balances reliability and agility in software development. Learn key SRE practices to enhance your team’s performance!
Course

Professional Scrum Master

Our Professional Scrum Master Training Program features PSM Training from Scrum.org, delivered as an Immersive Learning Experience. It combines live, instructor-led sessions with additional offline exercises, covering the principles of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role. This multi-week format integrates real-world applications, encouraging continuous improvement through practical assignments.
Blog

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.
Course

Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBMS) Course with Certification

Step into the dynamic world of Scrum with our ‘Professional Scrum Product Backlog Mastery’ course. Unlock the secrets of effective backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Whether you’re a seasoned Scrum Master or an aspiring Product Owner, this course promises to elevate your skills, offering a blend of theory and real-world application. Dive in, and let’s turn your Scrum visions into actionable strategies.
Course

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."
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

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. 🌟
Videos

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!
Blog

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.
Blog

The Sprint Goal is a commitment for the Sprint Backlog

Discover the importance of the Sprint Goal in Scrum. Learn how it fosters team focus and transparency, driving valuable outcomes in your projects.
Videos

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!
Videos

3 best ways to wreck Kanban. Sweep problems under the rug.

Discover the top 3 pitfalls that sabotage Kanban adoption. Learn why ignoring problems can derail your team’s success and how to confront them effectively!
Videos

What is a Sprint Backlog?

Discover the sprint backlog’s role in Scrum! Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explains its importance for teams and stakeholders in this insightful video.
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

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!
Videos

Breaking the Silence: How to Combat the Hidden Dangers in Agile Teams

Silence in Agile can spell disaster. Discover how to break the silence, foster communication, and enhance team trust for better value delivery.
Blog

Sculpting the Product Backlog: A Delicate Balance Between Lean Inventory and Future Readiness

Master the art of crafting a lean Product Backlog that balances current needs and future readiness, ensuring clarity and value for your team and stakeholders.
Blog

Avoid the Bug as Task anti-pattern in Azure DevOps

Learn to avoid the Bug as Task anti-pattern in Azure DevOps to enhance team communication, transparency, and software quality. Improve your agile processes now!
Podcast

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!
Podcast

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!
Podcast

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!
Podcast

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.
Course

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.
Videos

Can you align DevOps and Software Engineering Teams Through Scrum?

Discover how Scrum can bridge the gap between DevOps and Software Engineering teams for better collaboration and delivery in this insightful short video!
Podcast

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!
Podcast

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!
Podcast

Continuous Delivery

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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