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The AI Developer Apocalypse Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Software Engineering
provocative opinion: AI will increase the demand for skilled software engineers.
Are Your Most Respected Practices Now Your Greatest Risk?
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship.
How to See the Future Before It Happens
Standing still is the fastest way of moving backwards in a rapidly changing world.
Low Performance Is a Leadership Problem, Not a People Problem
Do low performers exist? Learn how labeling people is not the solution and actually exacerbates the problem.
How Apollo 13 Proved the Power of Distributed Leadership
Understand the unique leadership style that enabled Apollo 13’s survival. Empowering teams can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
The Story Points Trap: How We Lost Sight of Real Value
Learn how to use velocity effectively within your team dynamics. It is a tool for insights, not a vanity metric to chase.
One Game. One Lesson. A Lifetime of Impact.
Why do games in coaching work so well? What exactly makes them effective?
How to Respond When Teams Say Their Work Doesn’t Fit a Fixed Sprint
Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches get this objection regularly from engineering teams. This week’s article is about how to reply.
Want High-Performing Teams? Focus on Motivation That Lasts
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict
Does a 60-Hour Workweek Make You a Productivity Beast—or Just Burnt Out?
Uncover the myths around productivity. Does working long hours really lead to better results? The answer may surprise you.
Why Laughter Is a Better Indicator than Velocity
What about some laughter? Could this be a better metric than LOC, velocity & co?
The Pitfall Of Customer-Driven Decision-Making (And How To Avoid It)
Does your product manager do what the customers tell them to do? They need to stop!
PATI: The Fast-Track to Empowered Teams and Better Decisions
is your team waiting for key decisions from management? Is progressed slowed by endless approval meetings?
Better Feedback, Stronger Teams: The Magic of Wise Crowds
Collaboration across departments? Here is a way to do it!
Agile Transformations Fail in Isolation—Here’s How to Make Them Thrive
How to make agile transformations way more successful?
Self-Managing Teams: The Competitive Edge Your Organization Needs
Transition from traditional management to self-management. Uncover strategies and tools that enhance team dynamics and performance.
Forget These 5 Dangerous Best Practices in Agile!
Which dangerous best practices to avoid in agility?
5 things a Scrum Master does NOT do
The role of a Scrum Master is often misunderstood. There’s a lot of confusion about what they should—and shouldn’t—do
Your experiments are failing—good! But are you failing the right way?
As the year winds down, here’s a thought: Are we celebrating the right kind of success?
An agile Christmas story ?
Join Santa’s Workshop on an amusing adventure as they navigate the chaos of adopting a new corporate craze. Will efficiency be the key to a successful Christmas?
Why Limiting Work-in-Progress (WIP) Is a Game-Changer
Does limiting work-in-progress (WIP) sound counter-intuitive to you? You’re not alone.
Pass this on: Debunking Common Myths About Agile
Clearing up the misconceptions about agile. Understand the truth behind agile methodologies for successful products.
Break the Task Trap: How Problem-Focused Requirements Drive Success
Reframe the way you think about requirements. What to do to deliver customer-focused solutions and achieve better results.
Stop Turning Transparency into a Management Weapon!
Avoid the pitfalls of a surveillance-like workplace. Find out how to create a transparent environment that promotes teamwork and success.
13 Simple Hacks to Improve Your Agile Trainings Right Now
Take your agile trainings to the next level with these 13 expert facilitation hacks. Engage participants and make your training memorable.
Improve Workshops and Retrospectives with 1-2-4-All
Engage all participants and encourage profound insights with the liberating structure 1-2-4-All. Create inclusive workshops.
The Hidden Flaw in Your Agile Transformation: It’s Not What You Think!
Learn how building the inner structure of individuals within organizations is crucial for fostering agility and collaboration.
The Surprising Truth About the Definition of Done (DoD)
Explore the concept of the Definition of Done (DoD) in agile practices and its impact on team success. And understand the the pitfalls.
The Surprising Way Daily Stand-Ups Foster Deep Work
Achieve deep work and increase productivity by tackling constant interruptions. Discover how the daily stand-up can help you focus.
Why T-Shaped Professionals Are the Key to Agile Success
Why are T-shaped professionals crucial for agile success? Explore how their deep expertise and broad understanding foster collaboration.