Defining a product vision statement serves as the north star, guiding your team and stakeholders toward a shared goal. However, creating an inspiring and clear vision isn’t always straightforward. Let’s…
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Navigating the Challenges of Collaborative Agile Process Improvement
As Product Owners dive into enhancing Agile processes, they often face a multitude of challenges. Let’s take a closer look at some of these hurdles and practical ways to address…
Transformational Leaders in Team Effectiveness Models
Many of the Team Effectiveness theories point to the crucial role of leaders in the success of the team. Here are some models with some relevant thinking: Hackman Model The…
Have you got a Fixed or Growth Mindset?
Not really the right question, is it? We are all somewhere along the slider.The real questions should be:What triggers your fixed mindset? Is it doubt, mood, failure, or something else?How can…
Why Measure Value if no one is going to use it?
As an agile coach working primarily in the product delivery zone, I once introduced Value Metrics to an organization. After six months of pushing and cajoling to get everything up…
Experimenting with AI: A Six-Month Journey of Building Innovative Products
When I first encountered ChatGPT, I was astounded. As someone who witnessed the rise of mobile phones and the internet as an adult, I recall being certain that these technologies…
Unlocking High-Performance with Your Scrum Team: A Competencies Checklist
https://youtu.be/lNn9-cc4jLE Download the Checklist Excel Format Download the checklistPDF Format Diving deep into the Scrum Guide is just the beginning. Transitioning from understanding to effectively implementing Scrum principles requires more…
Mastering the Art of Switching Between Thinking and Doing
As we return after the New Year, I thought I would put together a few articles to help us improve our focus on what’s important. If you’ve ever read about…
From Concept to Funding: How Agile Portfolios Manage Funding Cycles in a Lean Framework
When it comes to funding Agile portfolios, the traditional “set-it-and-forget-it” annual budget approach can feel like trying to force a square peg into a round hole. Agile teams move quickly, priorities shift, and markets evolve at a blistering pace—so it makes sense that the way we allocate money should be just as adaptable. Agile portfolios thrive on iterative funding cycles, where every dollar is tied not just to an epic or initiative, but to value. And that’s the key—funding should be based on the value delivered, not the length of time a project is expected to take….