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Explains how to configure TFS 2008 builds to automatically fail if any tests fail by setting TreatTestFailureAsBuildFailure to true in the build …

A practical guide offering solutions, workarounds, and troubleshooting tips for Microsoft Visual Studio Team Test, based on real-world testing …

Outlines steps to document and improve deployment for a complex business app, focusing on automation, rollback, vendor updates, and multi-environment …

Measuring individual worker speed in manufacturing or knowledge work can create bottlenecks; true efficiency comes from improving the whole system, …

Most Scrum Masters lack essential Scrum knowledge, with only 39% meeting core standards. Poor competency threatens team success and highlights the …

Most companies struggle with agility due to rigid structures, outdated processes, and cultural barriers, not technical issues. True agility requires …

Explains the key differences between traditional and empirical approaches in project management, highlighting when to use each for effective agility …

Practical tech tips for using Microsoft Teams and Mural to improve collaboration, engagement, and learning in live virtual Scrum training sessions.

Explore how language, transparency, and precision shape ethical practices in Agile, with insights from experienced Agile coaches and consultants …

Explores how remote work is changing office life, training, coaching, and consulting, with insights from experienced agile coaches and professional …

Join an in-person morning event in Bellevue for live Visual Studio demos, Agile discussions, and practical ALM tips to boost your development process …

Bonuses reflect mistrust, not motivation. True engagement in knowledge work comes from purpose, autonomy, and meaningful challenges—not financial …

Explores how practising charity—helping others without expecting rewards—strengthens Agile teams, boosts collaboration, and drives organisational …

Explores how envy leads teams to copy Agile models like Spotify, warns against FOMO-driven adoption, and stresses tailoring Agile practices to your …

Overly detailed consulting contracts can hinder project success by limiting flexibility; focus on outcomes and value to adapt to changing client needs …

Explains the steps to become an Agile consultant, highlighting the need for domain expertise, real-world experience, and applying Agile practices …

This podcast discusses how precise language and transparency support effective communication and decision-making in agile teams, with insights from …

Product Owners often feel limited in control and influence. This article explores common challenges and offers steps to boost empowerment and …

Most animal species have gone extinct due to failure to adapt; similarly, businesses must evolve processes and mindsets to survive in changing …

Learn how to use Microsoft’s migration tool to identify issues, review customisations, and plan for a smooth, risk-free transition of systems to the …

Explores how knowledge of terrain, using mushroom picking as an example, can teach agility and adaptability in agile teams and project management …

Explores whether organisations are moving past Agile disillusionment towards true understanding, highlighting the shift from hype to people-focused, …

Live Q&A session with Martin, covering DevOps, Scrum, Agility, and Azure DevOps. Submit questions publicly or privately and watch the discussion on …

Explains the differences between competence-based and control-based hierarchies, their impact on decision-making, and why competence-driven models …

Highlights new features in Visual Studio 2013 Team Foundation Server, including agile portfolio management, enhanced team collaboration, and web-based …

Reading a book offers knowledge but lacks real-time interaction, discussion, and collaborative learning found in courses, limiting engagement and …

Explores how slow organisational processes, risk aversion, and excessive alignment cause promising ideas to stall, leading to lost innovation and …

Compares 2-day and 8-week Product Owner courses, highlighting differences in learning pace, depth, practical application, and how each suits different …

Explores whether product owners make product managers obsolete in Agile and Scrum, comparing their roles and discussing key differences in product …

Join monthly interactive sessions to discuss real-world business agility challenges, share insights, and learn from diverse peers using a …

Step-by-step guide to migrating a Codeplex repository to GitHub, covering tool limitations, using Git-TF for code and history, and converting wiki …

Join our workshop for an engaging demo and discussion on agile software engineering and ALM practices. Enhance your skills with expert guidance!

Buy one Scrum training course and get a second free for a friend or colleague. Offer includes Agile, Scrum Master, and Product Owner classes. Limited …

A 30% discount is offered to alumni, recognising their dedication and supporting continued growth in DevOps, Agile, and Scrum skills through further …

Overview of the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master (PSM) training, including key concepts, course structure, and what to expect from the …

Many organisations stifle talented employees with bureaucracy and top-down control, leading to disengagement, wasted potential, and high turnover …

Explores how businesses and individuals can achieve success by embracing continuous adaptation, flexibility, and principle-based decision-making in …

Overview of live virtual training methods, free workshop recordings, schedule updates, and new coaching and retraining programmes for Q4 2021 and Q1 …

Training people worldwide reveals that organisations face similar challenges when adopting agile and scrum, highlighting the universal nature of …

Compares Agile training, which builds broad organisational knowledge, with Agile consulting, which delivers targeted solutions to specific business …

AI is automating repetitive tasks, freeing people to focus on creative, strategic, and empathetic work that technology can’t replace. It’s a shift, …

Learn practical strategies to minimise downtime and maintain engineer productivity during data migration, including planning, dry runs, and effective …

Book a free virtual coffee chat to discuss and solve your agile or technical challenges, share knowledge, and find practical solutions for …

Explains immersive training courses, highlighting how real-world assignments, flipped learning, and interactive sessions enhance Agile skills and …

Explores why professionalism and adherence to engineering excellence are essential for effective Scrum teams, highlighting common pitfalls of amateur …

Explains how to use Build vNext's capabilities and demands system in VSO/TFS 2015 to match build agents with required tools and configurations for …

Step-by-step guide to setting up a Domain Controller in Azure for Active Directory integration, including VM creation, configuration, and syncing with …

Explains issues with Maven release perform in TFS workspaces, causes of build failures, and solutions for workspace mapping, concurrency, and label …

Guide to using Visual Studio 2013 for application lifecycle management, covering new ALM features, agile practices, Git integration, and …

Covers new features and upgrade steps for Team Foundation Server 2013 Update 2, including improvements in backlog, test, release, and version …

Learn how to use PowerShell and the TFS 2013 API to automate adding items to a GlobalList by exporting, editing, and re-importing global lists as XML.

Learn how to create and integrate custom activities in Team Foundation Build, including class library setup, workflow design, argument handling, and …

Explains how to install and configure a Test Controller to connect with Team Foundation Service for automated deployment and testing in cloud-based …

Step-by-step guide to consolidating multiple Team Projects and Collections in TFS 2012 using the TFS Integration Platform, covering migration, …

Explains causes and solutions for the "Error occurred during the code review of change group" in TFS Integration Tools, including common triggers and …

Explains migrating source control and work item tracking to Visual Studio 11 Team Foundation Service, highlighting cloud benefits, limitations, and …

Explains how Visual Studio 2010 supports teams in visualising, analysing, and maintaining software architecture, with tools for design, standards, and …

Covers using Microsoft Test Manager with Visual Studio 2010 and TFS to create, run, and manage manual and automated tests, including real-time test …

Explains how to set up and configure a PowerShell adapter in the TFS Integration Platform to automate source control migrations, with custom scripts …

A platform for automating Team Foundation Server tasks, enabling scheduled, event-driven, and on-demand workflows, with extensible package and Visual …