How critical is a Product Owner in developing a great Product Backlog?

The Pivotal Role of a Product Owner in Cultivating a Stellar Product Backlog I’d like to clarify a vital question in the Agile world, “How critical is a product owner in developing a great product backlog?”.  💫 Come with me into the linchpin role that a product owner plays in orchestrating a successful product backlog, […]

What is a product owner?    Why are they essential?

Decoding the Role of the Product Owner A common question I often encounter is,  “What exactly is a product owner?” While I understand this question may seem straightforward, there’s more to it than meets the eye. 🤔 Accountability Beyond a Title  A product owner isn’t just a fancy job title you’ll find on business cards […]

Would you recommend the PSPO course to an entrepreneur and why?

Why Every Entrepreneur MUST Consider the PSPO Course The entrepreneurial journey is paved with innovation, persistence, and, often, uncertainty.   Entrepreneurship is not just about having an idea.  It’s all about translating those ideas into value. One frequent question is, “Would I recommend the PSPO course to an entrepreneur?  🚀 The Resounding Answer – Absolutely! 🎖️  […]

What is your favourite DevOps consulting outcome?

A Journey to DevOps Success I’ve been asked to share my favourite DevOps consulting outcome, and this question immediately led me straight down memory lane to a unique project that went from chaos to one engineering system with an exceptional client.  🎯 So, today, I’ll share the story of my favourite experience of one of […]

What are the hierarchies of competence vs control? Why does this matter?

Hierarchies of Competence Vs Control: Insights & Relevance Have you ever wondered about the difference between hierarchies of competence and control? And perhaps even more importantly, why does it matter? 💭 Well, let’s delve right into it, shall we? 🕵️ Let me enlighten you with the ins and outs. 🚀 Types of Hierarchies Let’s start […]

Why is becoming a Scrum Master a great career option?

Why is becoming a Scrum Master a great career option? As an Agile Consultant, I think this is a great question, and I’m often asked why becoming a Scrum Master is a great career choice. 🚀  So, in this article, I will address this popular question circling the Agile sphere. So why is becoming a […]

Can organisations run an Applying Professional Scrum workshop? How would that help them?

Can organisations run an Applying Professional Scrum workshop? How would that help them? Is Your Organisation Seeking Professional Agile Guidance Recently I was asked an intriguing question: “When should an organisation consider running a Professional Scrum Workshop?”  🚀 I want to highlight the importance of unity and collective learning in this article. I’d also like […]

DevOps Technology Consultancy

Our DevOps consultants work with organisations to help them get the most out of their DevOps strategy and maximise its effectiveness. We conduct health checks to assess your organisation’s current State of DevOps. We meld this discovery with our experience to advise changes to the existing ways of working, culture and tooling to achieve the […]

Business Agility Consultancy

Our Agile consultants work with organisations to resolve problems and seize opportunities. We collaborate with leaders to identify what successful outcomes look like.  We conduct health-checks to assess the current State of Agility within your organisation. We meld this discovery with our experience to advise changes to the existing ways of working, culture and tooling […]

The importance of knowing the territory.

#agileleadership is about sensing opportunities, responding to threats, and making valuable decisions even when you don’t have all the information you need. Joanna Plaskonka – #professionalscrumtrainer and #agile expert – talks us through the similarities of navigating new territories and what she has learned through one of her favourite hobbies, mushroom foraging. About NKD Agility […]