The way a Product Owner influences the Product Backlog, the product, and its value is through making decisions or neglecting them (remember that a lack of decision is also a decision). The article explores the topic of decision paralysis and ways to overcome it by identifying one of two main types of decisions that Product […]
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Delivery managers face unprecedented complexity in today’s enterprise environment. C-suite executives demand predictable outcomes while navigating market disruption, technological acceleration, and shifting customer expectations. Traditional planning methods collapse under this pressure, leaving organisations and delivery managers vulnerable. For delivery managers, relying on traditional ‘predict-and-plan’ methods feels like building castles on sand. The answer isn’t more
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One of the most common challenges when designing Kanban is the confusion between work item types and classes of service. These core concepts directly influence delivery speed, team productivity, and customer satisfaction. One potential reason your Kanban system lacks clarity and consistent flow is confusion between work item types and classes of service. Exploring this
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A dissatisfied customer will complain and, at most, won’t do business with a service or use the service again. When a customer is angry, they typically take other types of action: discourage others from using the product or service, or go to court against the company. Emotion has a significant impact on customer experience and
What separates Fortune 500 CEOs who successfully navigate digital transformation from those who struggle? Neuroscience research reveals a critical difference in leadership that determines organisational success: the implementation of a growth mindset. This article invites you to explore the powerful possibilities that Agile Leaders can unlock through a Growth Mindset. If you’re ready to discover what
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Can you move cards backwards on a Kanban board? This is one of the most common questions and concerns of people learning about Kanban. In the following article, I share a few thoughts on this question. This article will be relevant if you are: In the following paragraphs, I will elucidate what moving cards backwards
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Sprint capacity planning is one of the most often used complementary practices by Scrum Teams. This article provides all the basic information and practical examples to plan your next Sprint, if you are This article will explain team capacity and team capacity planning. I will then explore seven key variables for capacity planning. Additionally, I
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Upstream Kanban is a Kanban system designed to uncover new knowledge and assess delivery options. The upstream process is a highly creative, collaborative, and unpredictable activity. Consequently, the Upstream Kanban requires a specific set of metrics that can help guide your decisions. This article explores seven essential Upstream Kanban metrics to support agile decision-making, portfolio
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Why do fewer than half of Agile practitioners report success at scale? The answer lies in rethinking Scrum implementation in these organisations. The challenge is how to become Agile Product-Oriented Organisation. How the Scrum Teams thrive in midsize and large organisations has been a challenge that has not been fully addressed for many years. Roughly
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Implementing change in the workplace is one of the most crucial skills in your professional career. Regardless of your current position and industry, with high probability, your next big step in professional growth will be related to change. It is because change is crucial for organisations to foster business growth. This article is for you
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