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Agentic Agility

Traditional project management struggles in complex environments due to high uncertainty and variance, making adaptive approaches like Agile more …

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Read more about Why does project management not work in complex environments?
Scrum

Explains how a Scrum Master empowers Agile teams by bridging business, technical, and organisational needs to boost effectiveness, collaboration, and …

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Read more about Unlocking Team Potential: The Essential Role of a Scrum Master in Agile Success
Agentic Agility

Explains project management’s origins, key tools like the Gantt chart, and its evolution into a vital method for planning and delivering work in …

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Read more about What is Project Management?
Product Development

Scrum is a framework that helps teams organise and adapt to complex, changing tasks by enabling collaboration and shared goals in uncertain …

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Read more about What is Scrum?
Product Development

A product backlog is a prioritised list of features, tasks, or improvements that guides Agile teams in planning, collaboration, and delivering product …

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Read more about What is a product backlog?
Product Development

A product vision defines the shared direction and purpose for a team, aligning efforts and ensuring everyone understands the goals and their role in …

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Read more about What is a product vision, and why does it matter?
Scrum

New Scrum Masters should start by thoroughly reading the Scrum Guide to understand Scrum principles, roles, and practices, forming a strong foundation …

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Read more about #1 tip for a new Scrum Master
Product Development

Explains why mastering product management and focusing on customer value is crucial for startup success, with practical tips for entrepreneurs on …

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Read more about Unlocking Startup Success: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master Product Management Value
Agentic Agility

Explains how momentum—team movement with clear direction—drives success in Agile product delivery, fostering collaboration, progress, and high …

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Read more about Momentum
Product Management

Explains how the PSPO course centres on understanding and defining value, highlighting its importance for Product Owners in guiding decisions and …

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Read more about What is the one thing a PSPO course forces you to focus on?
Agentic Agility

Explores the roles of discipline and motivation in Agile and Scrum, highlighting how both drive successful Agile transformation and sustained team …

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Read more about Discipline versus motivation?
Scrum

Explores common misconceptions about the Scrum Master role, highlighting the shift from tool admin to empowering leader who fosters team autonomy, …

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Read more about Redefining the Scrum Master: From Misconceptions to Empowering Leadership
Miscellaneous

The 4-day training format offers shorter, well-paced sessions with breaks, allowing participants to absorb content, reflect, and return with deeper …

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Read more about What do people love most about the 4-day training format?
Leadership

Explores the broader role of Agile consultants beyond coaching, highlighting the need for teaching, leadership, and driving real organisational change …

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Read more about No go zone for Agile consultants
Agentic Agility

Explains how strong relationships, dual expertise in DevOps and Scrum, and trusted referrals led to becoming a preferred Scrum training provider for …

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Read more about How did you come to be a preferred Scrum training supplier for Microsoft?
Organisational Agility

Highlights why rigid rules in Agile and Scrum, like mandatory stand-ups, undermine flexibility and inclusivity, stressing the importance of adapting …

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Read more about Worst agile advice you've ever heard?
Kanban

Limiting work in progress boosts productivity by reducing multitasking, context switching, and bottlenecks, helping teams focus, finish tasks, and …

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Read more about In WIP, less is more.  Why?
Agentic Agility

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

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Read more about One limitation of reading a book vs attending a course
Product Development

Explores how product owners balance innovation, customer needs, and team collaboration, with insights on hypothesis-driven engineering and effective …

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Read more about Mastering the Art of Product Ownership: Balancing Innovation, Customer Needs, and Team Dynamics
Agentic Agility

Encouraging clients to embrace provocation and critical questioning helps drive mindset shifts, enabling more effective Agile consulting and lasting …

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Read more about One thing a client can do to ensure a successful Agile consulting engagement
Agentic Agility

Private training courses offer companies a safe, tailored environment for open discussion, deeper learning, and team-specific insights in Agile, …

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Read more about How can companies derive greater benefits from training by investing in a private training course?
Agentic Agility

Explores the journey from DevOps practitioner to consultant, highlighting key signals, external recognition, and practical tips for building influence …

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Read more about How did you know you were ready to transition from DevOps practitioner to DevOps Consultant?
Technical Leadership

Highlights the impact of Jernimo Palacios on agile practices through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and community building, emphasising collaboration …

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Read more about Celebrating Jernimo Palacios: A Beacon of Mentorship and Community in Agile Practices
Competence

Explores how valuing expertise and respect over authority fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and better outcomes in modern workplaces through …

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Read more about Embracing Hierarchies of Competence: How Respect and Expertise Transform Workplaces
Leadership

Explores how competence-based hierarchies foster effective leadership and decision-making by valuing expertise over authority, leading to more …

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Read more about Why I love heirarchies of competence
Product Development

Agile success depends on core principles like adaptability and collaboration, not just tools or frameworks. Focusing on principles leads to better …

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Read more about Why Agile Success Lies in Principles, Not Tools: A Shift in Focus
Leadership

Compares traditional managers’ focus on control and delegation with Agile leaders’ emphasis on empowerment, open communication, and adaptability to …

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Read more about Agile leader versus traditional manager
DevOps

Explains how a DevOps consultant identifies and resolves technical and process bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement and value delivery within …

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Read more about Unlocking Value in DevOps: My Role as a Consultant in Driving Change and Overcoming Bottlenecks
Agentic Agility

Tenacity is essential for Agile Consultants, enabling them to persistently drive meaningful change, overcome obstacles, and maintain focus throughout …

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Read more about Must have trait in an Agile Consultant
Ethos

Explores how open, challenging conversations with agile consultants drive organisational change, foster learning, and support continuous improvement …

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Read more about Unlocking Transformation: Why Embracing Difficult Conversations with Agile Consultants is Key to Success
Product Development

Explores how focusing on Scrum’s core principles—empiricism, transparency, and value delivery—leads to true agile success, beyond just following …

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

Explores how openness and transparency in Scrum foster trust, clear communication, and a supportive team culture, essential for effective Agile …

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Read more about Unlocking Trust in Scrum: The Power of Openness and Transparency
Technical Leadership

Explains how effective Scrum Masters empower teams through facilitation, support, and coaching, moving away from authority and micromanagement to …

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Read more about Redefining the Scrum Master: From Boss to Empowering Facilitator
DevOps

Explores common DevOps frustrations, debunks the myth that continuous delivery is unattainable, and highlights the importance of empowering developers …

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Read more about What is Your Peeve in DevOps
Technical Leadership

Explores how teaching the reasons behind Agile practices boosts team engagement, collaboration, and continuous improvement, helping teams adapt and …

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Read more about Empowering Agile Teams: The Transformative Power of Teaching the "Why"
Scrum

Explores how Scrum Masters can expand their impact by embracing wider organisational responsibilities, challenging outdated practices, and fostering …

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Read more about Unlocking the Scrum Master's Potential: Embracing Broader Responsibilities for Agile Success
Technical Leadership

Highlights the most damaging traits of unskilled Scrum Masters, such as micromanagement and bossiness, and contrasts them with effective, facilitative …

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Read more about Worst trait in unskilled scrum masters?
Scrum Master

Teaching is the key skill for Scrum Masters, enabling teams to understand Agile principles, embrace change, and achieve deeper engagement and lasting …

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Read more about One critical skill for a Scrum Master and why?
Scrum

A Scrum Master empowers teams by facilitating, mentoring, and supporting—not micromanaging—fostering trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement …

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Read more about Is a scrum master an agile micromanager?
Leadership

Explains why a Scrum Master should facilitate and empower agile teams, not micromanage, highlighting the importance of trust, autonomy, and effective …

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Read more about Is a Scrum Master an Agile micromanager?
Team Motivation

Explores practical ways to apply agile training at work, using experimentation, group engagement techniques, and virtual tools to boost collaboration …

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Read more about Transforming Agile Training into Action: Experimentation and Engagement in the Workplace
Engineering Excellence

Explores common DevOps challenges to rapid delivery, highlighting automation, feedback loops, mindset shifts, and compliance for achieving agile, …

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Read more about Unlocking Rapid Delivery: Overcoming Common DevOps Challenges for Agile Success
Engineering Excellence

Explores how true professionalism in Scrum enables Agile teams to deliver production-ready products, highlighting the importance of transparency, …

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Read more about Unlocking the True Potential of Scrum: Why Professionalism Matters in Agile Teams
Scrum

Shares the top three values guiding a Professional Scrum Trainer: integrity, honesty, and approachability, with a focus on transparency, truth, and …

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Read more about How would you like to be remembered as a Professional Scrum Trainer?  What 3 things matter most to you?
DevOps

A complex software project unified 80+ teams across 9 countries by adopting Azure DevOps, streamlining processes, and achieving a single engineering …

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Read more about What is your favourite DevOps consulting outcome?
Scrum

Explains how the PSM II course focuses on developing advanced Scrum Master skills, facilitation techniques, and accountability, rather than just …

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Read more about Is a PSM II certification validation of your skills, or does it develop your skill and capability as a Scrum Master?
Agentic Agility

Covers key skills for agile consultants: mastering domain knowledge, practising active listening, and communicating honestly to drive transparency and …

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Read more about Essential Skills Every Agile Consultant Needs: Mastering Domain Knowledge, Active Listening, and Honest Communication
Competence

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

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Read more about What are the hierarchies of competence vs control? Why does this matter?
Product Development

Discover how the Applied Professional Scrum (APS) approach helps teams identify and remove ineffective practices, strengthen core Scrum principles, …

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Read more about What does your dream agile consulting week look like?
Product Development

Explains how a hypothesis-driven approach, small experiments, and cross-team collaboration improve product development, user experience, and …

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Read more about Unlocking Effective Product Development: How a Hypothesis-Driven Approach Transforms User Experience
Scrum Master

Many Scrum Masters stop at PSM1 due to lack of passion. Ongoing learning, genuine interest, and active engagement are key to advancing and excelling …

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Read more about Why Many Scrum Masters Stall at PSM1: The Crucial Role of Passion in Professional Growth
Scrum

Explores why the distinction between 'newbie' and 'professional' Scrum Master is misleading, emphasising the role’s responsibilities, professionalism, …

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Read more about What is the difference between a newbie scrum master and a professional Scrum Master?
Product Development

Learn when to use an Agile Process Simulation workshop to support struggling Scrum Masters, improve team dynamics, and foster collaborative, effective …

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Read more about Is Your Scrum Master Struggling? Discover When to Choose an Agile Process Simulation Workshop
Personal

A personal account highlighting the importance of organisational readiness, engagement, and listening for successful agile consulting and meaningful …

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Read more about Navigating My Most Memorable Challenge as an Agile Consultant: Lessons in Readiness and Engagement
Scrum

Explores how the PSM II course challenges common misconceptions about Scrum Masters, emphasising advanced skills, team empowerment, and evolving Scrum …

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Read more about How will a PSM II course challenge your assumptions the most?
Product Development

Explores the real differences between new and experienced Scrum Masters, challenging common myths and highlighting the importance of accountability, …

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Read more about The Truth About Newbie vs Professional Scrum Masters: Bridging the Experience Gap
Leadership

Explains how becoming a Scrum Master builds leadership skills, advances your career, and enhances team effectiveness within Agile and Scrum …

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Read more about Why is becoming a Scrum Master a great career option?
Scrum

Running an Applying Professional Scrum workshop helps organisations build agile skills, improve teamwork, and adopt Scrum practices through hands-on, …

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Read more about Can organisations run an Applying Professional Scrum workshop? How would that help them?
Product Development

Organisations should consider a professional Agile consultant after project failures or for fresh, expert insight to drive improvement, growth, and …

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Read more about When should an organisation consider a professional agile consultant?
Agile Transformation

A personal story highlighting how Agile consulting and Scrum workshops sparked lasting transformation for a development team, with impact felt years …

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Read more about What was your best day as an Agile consultant?

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