Gantt charts assume certainty and predictability; Scrum helps manage complexity and uncertainty.

Strategy is a disciplined way of diagnosing the problem that matters most, choosing an approach, and committing to a focused set of actions.

Should all of the tasks be assigned in sprint planning and by whom?

A product operating model defines how an organization structures, funds, and manages product teams to drive business success. In this article, we break down six essential concepts that help product leaders create a scalable, outcome-driven model. From aligning strategy with execution to fostering cross-functional collaboration and streamlining governance, these key principles will empower your team to deliver value efficiently.

If you are managing a product, you need to be clear about what drives value and what doesn’t. Not all bug fixes and refactors are worth it.

Some teams struggle. They flounder in chaos, miss deadlines, and suffer from constant firefighting. Eventually, the pain becomes unbearable, and they take action—hiring an agile coach, changing their approach, or even replacing key team members. Other teams just get by. They hit their deadlines (some of the time). They hold their agile events. They deliver work that’s… fine. Not great. Not terrible. And because the discomfort never reaches breaking point, nothing changes. This is the Region Beta Paradox at play.

Every great product starts with a simple idea: solving a problem in a way that matters to people and businesses alike. But what exactly defines a product—and what doesn’t?

E.L.E.V.A.T.E. A Transformative Model for Product Owners to Invest in Themselves

Accurate agile estimation is challenging due to human biases and uncertainties, but strategies like calibration, using historical data, and quantifying uncertainty and confidence can significantly improve reliability. By adopting these practices, agile teams can enhance their estimation accuracy and project outcomes.

An agile adoption often fizzes out like many leadership instances before it. Here are five ways to prevent atrophy.

Emergent leadership thrives when every team member knows they have the power to lead, guided by the needs of the moment rather than the titles of yesterday.

How the MINDSPACE framework, developed by experts from the UK's Behavioural Insights Team, can enhance Scrum adoption.

Navigating the complexities of Agile adoption involves addressing ten common sources of resistance, from mistrust of management to fears of personal impact. Effective leadership is crucial in mitigating these challenges to ensure successful implementation and organisational resilience.

This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for Scrum Masters, and people who work with Scrum Masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation.

Going beyond autonomy, mastery & purpose. 10 intrinsic motivators that can help your team.

Some tips on how Product Owners can stay focused on their product goal by effectively saying "No"

Success is measured by the value it provides to the end user rather than the delivery of a feature.

I’ve been in a situation a few times where I’ve interviewed a candidate for a role. I’ve matched their CV to a well-prepared job specification...

The Times News were on a journey to re-platform their system. While working diligently behind feature flags, using elements of Scrum, it wasn’t clear to the stakeholders the value being delivered and how well the teams were progressing towards their end goal.