Unlocking Continuous Delivery with Feature Flags - The Key to Faster, Safer Deployments
Unlocking Continuous Delivery with Feature Flags: The Key to Faster, Safer Deployments Feature flags are a game-changer for teams moving towards continuous delivery. In this video, I dive deep into how feature flags empower engineering teams to deploy faster, gather actionable feedback, and reduce risks while delivering value to customers incrementally. Whether you’re building small updates or tackling major overhauls, feature flags are an essential tool to succeed in fast-paced development environments.
Automate Everything - Building Reliable, Fast, and Scalable Products
Automate Everything: Building Reliable, Fast, and Scalable Products Automation is the backbone of modern software development, enabling teams to build, deploy, and validate faster while maintaining quality. In this video, I explain how automating everything—deployments, testing, validations, and more—helps reduce risk, improve reliability, and allow your team to respond quickly to both opportunities and challenges.
Automate Everything - Boosting Engineering Excellence and Building Confidence
Automate Everything: Boosting Engineering Excellence and Building Confidence Automation is the cornerstone of engineering excellence. Whether you’re developing simple features or managing complex systems like Azure DevOps, automation helps you build better products, faster—and with more confidence. In this video, I discuss why automating everything, from testing to deployment, is key to shortening feedback loops, improving code quality, and gaining customer trust.
The Power of Frequent Deployments - Reducing Technical Debt and Delivering Better Products
The Power of Frequent Deployments: Reducing Technical Debt and Delivering Better Products Frequent deployments are more than just a technical approach—they’re a game-changer for your engineering practices, product quality, and customer satisfaction. In this video, I dive into why smaller, more frequent deployments help developers write better code, reduce technical debt, and create better products through faster feedback loops and continuous delivery.
NKD Agility. Your Partner in Cost Effective Software Development
Build a Culture of Engineering Excellence with Naked Agility | Martin Hinshelwood Creating a culture of engineering excellence is not about enforcing values—it’s about transforming your system of delivering value. In this video, we explore how Naked Agility helps organizations define, measure, and optimize their systems to achieve maximum value and technical leadership.
Measuring and Monitoring Costs for Continuous Improvement
Understanding Product Costs and Maximizing Value | Martin Hinshelwood In this video, we dive into the complexities of product costs and how to evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of your software development efforts. From understanding cost per sprint to leveraging evidence-based management for decision-making, this discussion highlights the importance of empowering every team member to think like an entrepreneur.
Managing Technical Debt to Minimize Costs
Understanding and Managing Technical Debt: Lessons for Every Organization | Martin Hinshelwood In this video, I explore the real cost of technical debt and how organizations can identify, manage, and pay it back effectively. From intentional design compromises for speed to the unintended consequences of poor architectural decisions, technical debt adds hidden costs that can spiral out of control if not addressed.
The Cost Saving Power of Automation
Why Automation Is Key to Reducing Mistakes and Maximizing Efficiency in Software Development | Martin Hinshelwood In this video, I discuss how automation plays a critical role in reducing human error and improving efficiency in software development. From minimizing the impact of missed steps to closing feedback loops quickly, automation is crucial for building high-quality software faster and more reliably.
Agile Your Secret Weapon for Cost Control
Engineering Excellence: Eliminating Waste and Maximizing ROI | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I dive into the hidden costs of waste within software development and how a focus on engineering excellence can help organizations improve their return on investment (ROI). From understanding key metrics like innovation rate, on-product index, and usage index, to leveraging agility and DevOps practices, this video covers actionable steps to optimize your value delivery pipeline.
The Cost of Chaos. The Impact of Poor Technical Leadership
Chaos Costs Money: How Engineering Excellence Controls Chaos and Boosts Productivity | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, we’ll explore how engineering mediocrity and technical debt contribute to chaos and waste in software delivery—and how investing in technical leadership and engineering excellence can transform your organization.
Your Partner in On Time, On Budget Delivery
Building High-Value Teams and Maximizing ROI with Naked Agility | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I explore how organizations can maximize their return on investment (ROI) by fostering high-quality work and hypothesis-driven practices across all levels—from engineering teams to executive leadership. If you’re looking to turn your software products into organizational assets that continuously deliver value, this video is for you.
Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Empowering Teams with Financial Transparency: Maximizing ROI in Product Development | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I discuss how empowering teams with financial context and transparency can significantly improve decision-making and ROI in product development. By fostering a culture of ownership and enabling teams to understand the value and cost of their work, organizations can create a powerful foundation for continuous improvement and smarter investments.
Monitoring and Measuring for Success
Hypothesis-Driven Product Development: Allocating Budget for Maximum Impact | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I explore the critical shift organizations need to make from traditional budgeting to hypothesis-driven product development. Instead of focusing on “staying within budget,” this approach emphasizes iterative learning, informed decision-making, and maximizing value by testing ideas early and often.
Maximizing Value with Minimum Viable Products MVPs
Funding Products Like an Entrepreneur: Hypothesis-Driven Development | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I explore how building products is akin to launching a startup. When your team is writing code, they’re doing something that’s never been done before—and that requires a mindset shift. By thinking like entrepreneurs and funding products as venture capitalists would, you can maximize your return on investment while minimizing risks.
Agile Budgeting for Predictable Costs
Beyond Budgeting: Adapting to Modern Product Development | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I discuss how traditional budgeting methods are holding organizations back in dynamic, fast-changing markets. Instead of rigid, annual budgets, we explore how Beyond Budgeting principles enable more adaptive, flexible, and value-driven financial management aligned with modern product development practices.
The Power of Continuous Delivery
The True Power of Continuous Delivery: Reducing Risk and Increasing Effectiveness | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I explore the real value of continuous delivery—and it’s not just about being faster. While speed is a byproduct, the true benefits lie in consistency, reliability, and risk reduction through automation. I’ll share examples, including lessons from Knight Capital Group and CrowdStrike, to illustrate why continuous delivery is essential for modern software development.
Estimating with Confidence
Estimation in Software Projects: Why Probabilistic Forecasting is Better | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I tackle one of the biggest challenges in software projects: estimation. Traditional estimation methods, whether absolute (hours) or relative (story points), often fall short in high-variance environments. Instead, I’ll explain how probabilistic forecasting can give you confidence and clarity without wasting time on inaccurate estimates.
Taming Scope Creep with Agile
Overcoming Scope Creep: Focus on Value, Not Fixed Scope | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I address a common challenge in project and product management: scope creep. The problem often lies in using outdated practices designed for low-variance environments, where the plan is predictable. I’ll show you how shifting to an Agile mindset and focusing on value delivery—rather than rigid scope and deadlines—can help you adapt to change and stay on track.
Building a High Performance Delivery Engine
Building a High-Performance Delivery Engine for Your Organization | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility, and in this video, I explore what it takes to build a high-performance delivery engine in your organization. It’s not just about technical skills—it’s about fostering competence across technical, business, and product development contexts. I’ll share insights on how every team member can contribute to delivering value while leveraging Agile, Scrum, Lean, and DevOps philosophies to create a culture of excellence.
Escaping the Deadline Death Spiral
Solving Missed Deadlines and Budget Overruns in Software Projects | Martin Hinshelwood 👋 Hi, I’m Martin Hinshelwood from NKD Agility , and in this video, I discuss one of the most common challenges organizations face: missed deadlines and budget overruns in software projects. These issues stem from the inherent unpredictability of working in complex environments. I’ll share insights on how technical leadership, engineering excellence, and modern Agile principles can help teams navigate these challenges and deliver better outcomes.
