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A New Appointment Means New Agile Training Options

A New Appointment Means New Agile Training Options

Introducing our new SVP of Agile Training and Coaching, Brian Milner.
My Most Popular Blog Posts from 2020

My Most Popular Blog Posts from 2020

I wrote 26 blog posts during 2020. In case you missed some of them, here are the most popular.
What Happens When You Use Agile for the Wrong Reasons?

What Happens When You Use Agile for the Wrong Reasons?

Knowing why you want to achieve will a goal will help you reach it. 
Should Your Team Adopt No-Meeting Weeks?

Should Your Team Adopt No-Meeting Weeks?

It can be very tempting to schedule a week without any meetings. But there are better ideas.
Brand New Estimating with Story Points Video Course Now Available

Brand New Estimating with Story Points Video Course Now Available

Doors are now open (for a limited time only) to my new course: Estimating with Story Points.
VIDEO: Overcoming People Problems to Get Good Estimates

VIDEO: Overcoming People Problems to Get Good Estimates

In this final video on creating estimates with story points, I help you overcome one of the biggest challenges: people problems.
VIDEO: Coaching Tips to Stop Teams Equating Points to Hours

VIDEO: Coaching Tips to Stop Teams Equating Points to Hours

Just released: Free videos to help teams solve problems when creating estimates with story points.
Are We Really Bad at Estimating?

Are We Really Bad at Estimating?

It seems like most projects finish late. Here’s why.
A European Time Zone Virtual CSM Course in October

A European Time Zone Virtual CSM Course in October

A new CSM course being offered during Europe-friendly hours
Are Estimates Ever Helpful to Developers?

Are Estimates Ever Helpful to Developers?

Team members often think estimates are only useful for stakeholders and managers. Here’s how they can help the team itself.
Use a Pre-Mortem to Identify Project Risks Before They Occur

Use a Pre-Mortem to Identify Project Risks Before They Occur

Talking about problems after they occur is too late. A pre-mortem can help a team avoid problems. 
Can There Be Too Much Transparency?

Can There Be Too Much Transparency?

An agile team should provide visibility into its work. But not all work should be equally transparent.

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