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The Top 3 Agile Performance Metrics That You are Likely NOT Measuring

Discuss the development of new metrics that go beyond traditional KPIs, focusing on customer satisfaction, team health, and value delivery to better assess Agile performance.

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Learning & Upskilling - Now is the Time!

Today we will Highlight the growing emphasis on upskilling within Agile teams, including cross-functional training and certifications, to meet evolving project demands and technological advancements.

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Agile Application Beyond IT

Today we will Explore how Agile principles are being applied across various business functions such as marketing, HR, and finance, leading to increased adaptability and customer focus throughout organizations.

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We Still Don’t Know How Tickling Works But a New ‘Tickle Lab’ at a University is Finding Out

Why can’t you tickle yourself? And how come some people aren’t ticklish at all—while some on the autism spectrum are laughing more often?

Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni believes we should take tickling research more seriously—and she’s working with colleagues in a new tickle lab at Radboud University to get some answers.

Socrates wondered ...

Agile Leadership Evolution in 2025

Today we will Examine the shift in leadership roles within Agile frameworks, emphasizing the importance of enabling self-organizing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and balancing alignment with empowerment.

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Value Stream Mapping Enhances Agile Capabilities

Value Stream Management (VSM) is a systematic approach to improving the flow of value from a customer's request to the customer's hands. It focuses on optimizing the end-to-end process, from idea to delivery, to accelerate time-to-market, increase throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. Key aspects of VSM:

• End-to-end focus:VSM considers the entire process, includ...

Top 3 Tips For Effective Agile In Hybrid Work Environments

Today we will Discuss the challenges and strategies of implementing Agile methodologies in hybrid work settings. Topics include effective remote collaboration, maintaining team cohesion, and optimizing virtual meetings.

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Why EVERY Product Manager needs to Understand AI!

AI is no longer a standalone product — it’s becoming a standard feature.

For product managers (PMs), this shift means learning to think differently about how users interact with software. The rise of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, and open-source alternatives is changing user expectations across every industry — not just in tech-first companies.

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A Simple Technique to Make Meetings More Enjoyable - Mike Cohn

Every time I went to the dentist as a little kid, my dentist gave me a small toy after my treatment.
And back then my parents’ house was near Disneyland. From our backyard we’d see the nightly fireworks. Disneyland always saved the most spectacular display for the finale.
My dentist and Disneyland were making use of what later became known as the peak-end rule. Thi...

5 SuperPowers Every Facilitator Needs

1. Unlock Team Creativity
2. Engagement Maximizer / Disruption Diffuser
3. The Ability to Help People Feel Comfortable
4. A Curiosity Mindset
5. High EQ and the Vulnerability to Pivot

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5 Tiny Leadership Habits You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes for Massive Results

Management is complex, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming.

If you have read James Clear’s book Atomic Habits, you know that small actions can lead to massive results.

A recent study found that 58% of employees trust a stranger more than their boss. Surprising, right? But what if changing that perception took less than 5 minutes a day?

The truth is that great...

Which is the MOST Effective Agile Meeting?

I remember working at a startup where every day began with meetings. Planning on Monday, follow-ups on Tuesday, status on Wednesday, dependencies on Thursday, and retros on Friday.

The team spent more time justifying their work than doing it.

That’s when I learned something I’ve never forgotten as a CTO: an unnecessary meeting is a silent tax on time and energy.

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Transform Team Trust In Five Seconds

The Honest Stop

Instead of pretending you’ve got it all figured out (no one believes that anyway), just stop.

Say: “I’m stuck here” or “I’m not sure about this.”

It’s like admitting you have no idea how to pronounce that new artist’s name. (We’ve all been there). And that’s what You Tube is for right?

The Power Flip

Instead of trying to be the all-knowing boss, flip the power dynamic.

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Leadership IS Language!

The words we use matter.

You may not think much of using terms like “resources” rather than “people” or “I” vs “we” but at a subconscious level these words start to infiltrate our minds. For both the person using them and those hearing it.

Perhaps you’re thinking, ‘I have tough skin’ or ‘I don’t mind when people use these terms’ but even if that’s true, that’s not the case for everyone and it sets a tone. It in...