Shane Gaherty

You know, I'm firmly convinced that every product & team experience would be vastly improved from the get-go if everyone would simply crown Johanna Rothman 👑 Queen & follow her advice to eliminate your long & aging product backlogs. This "nuclear option" may seem radical. But it's truly the most rational way to gain clarity on where your product needs to be now to deliver the value your customer wants today: 'Delete everything and start new. Archive everything and start new. (Use a parking lot and don't look at it again.) Starting new means: Limit the new ideas on the backlog to just the number of items the team can finish in the next few weeks. That allows you to do one-month rolling-wave planning. If you really think you need more candidate ideas, reduce the team's cycle time by splitting stories and asking “how little” can we do to get good information. That will allow the team to finish more items so you can generate more ideas and replan more often. Are you worried about losing good ideas? Don't worry. They come around again.' https://lnkd.in/d3J72Cpk #productmanagement #productowners #backlogmanagement #betterproducts #customervalue #productmanagers #rollingwaveplanning #businessagility #agile #leanagile #flowmetrics #agileleadership #agilemanagement

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Did you know: Employees do not always go for the best solution? …and that‘s not because they‘d be stupid, lazy or mean, but it‘s because of company culture. How you can change this is what I describe in this article in the Agile Compass: https://lnkd.in/e-_jvin3 #agile #productivity #leadership

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Did you know: User Stories are NOT about writing 😲 Many people think of user stories as a different format in which to write requirements. But that totally misses the point. I wrote a little article about what User Stories are, really: https://lnkd.in/evUeBPZ5 #userstories #agile #productmanagement

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"If the book can help both Agile and Lean communities come closer together, that would be a very positive achievement. Lean has heavily inspired Agile, and there is a lot more the Agile community can learn from acquiring the lean knowledge generated over the decades. On the other hand, the Lean community should look into the innovations of tech companies, in particular how they leverage technology to create more modular organizations and enable more distributed collaboration." Thanks Roberto Priolo for this interview, looking forward to contributing to this exchange of ideas between communities. Michael Ballé Sandrine Olivencia Marc Legru

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Did you know that User Stories are NOT about writing? 😲 I’ve seen it so often: user stories abused as just a new template to write requirements. But that misses out on most of the benefits of using user stories! I wrote about it in the Agile Compass: https://lnkd.in/esns4xKt #userstories #agile #productdevelopment

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Are you curious how different pen nibs can elevate your drawing and graphical facilitation? In my latest 5-minute video, I explore the nuances of Wedge, Round, and Brush nibs and how each can uniquely influence your drawing results. In this quick dive, you'll learn: - The precision and control offered by the Wedge nib - The versatility and smoothness of the Round nib - The expressive and dynamic strokes of the Brush nib Whether you're an artist looking to refine your technique or simply interested in the tools of the trade, this video is packed with insights to help you choose the right nib for your style. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dTPysSpJ Let’s connect and share your experiences with different pen nibs in the comments! #GraphicalFacilitation #DrawingTechniques #CreativeTools #PenNibs

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Exciting news! The first 4 posters on the #scrum team and the 3 roles are released! This posters are faithful to the #scrumguide and perfect to exchanging, explaining, and sharing. Check out thierrydelestre.com to get them Nowshak #agility, #coaching, #training, and #facilitation.

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Here are the slides of Matthias Eschhold and me of our talk about Domain-Driven Design and Scaling Agile Setups at summit – community learning experiences Scaling Agile Summit. Matthias' powerful message: If you don't include your Architect early in your Refinement Process, that means before writing Features, then you will get a terrible Architecture. Here is the Link to the DDD Cards: https://lnkd.in/e_8nXQ_R

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Writing articles for agile practitioners in the Biergarten 🍻 My Agile Compass has helped many agile practitioners to improve their daily work. I’m proud that my writing has an impact. Today I’m writing in a Biergarten in Munich. If you’re not receiving the Agile Compass yet, you can start here: https://lnkd.in/ePnQUGMv Prost! #agile #agilecoach #scrummaster

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Have you ever had to design one of these? I have on almost every PM engagement as communications is key to success of every project. The website https://infography.in/ was recommended to me, and now, I can put together these engaging comms with some well written text, and Infography's AI engine which slices and dices it up based on a huge range of templates! More tips on my Newsletter, which comes out weekly! https://lnkd.in/erVNdQQf #projectmanagement #newsletter #Infography

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Join us at our next #Agile #Coaching Exchange with Jan Neudecker. His talk is 'Agile is a lifestyle'. You can find out more about the session here: https://lnkd.in/edp75fjZ See you there!

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Why a “Blocked” step in your Value Stream is a bad idea! Wiveez As an Agile transformation consultant, I am required to support teams in very varied sectors of activity. A common practice that I find in many of these teams is the addition of a “Blocked” column on their activity tracking table (often in Jira). The intention behind this column is to highlight tickets that are temporarily blocked, for one reason or another, which may seem like a good idea at first. However, I think this approach poses flow management problems and can seriously harm the visibility of the work in progress. In this article, I invite you to explore why this “Blocked” column can create inefficiencies and how Jira offers a more suitable solution thanks to the use of the Flagged field. #flow #jira #workflow #valueStream #data #article #news https://lnkd.in/eDH7B4xR

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Did you hear them say: "Agile teams cannot keep deadlines"? It's a common misunderstanding of agile methods. In fact, agile methods are better at keeping deadlines than traditional methods! 👇 This article explains how to deliver on time with agile methods https://lnkd.in/ehnGycDU #agile #deadline

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A good change management or project must .... blah blah blah. What is Change, does it really to do or be something? It was last week during a reflective walk with my colleague Sascha Bilert. Our craving for coffee grew, so we stopped by a small but fine Italian deli. While the owner - a lady around 60 - was preparing our coffee, we started talking about how she was doing and why this fabulous store still hadn't done any advertising. She confided in us that her partner had, by chance, discovered a critical health issue that could have cost him his life. In addition to the mental strain, this was also a significant challenge in continuing to run the store and the restaurant they also manage. Her partner is now on the road to recovery, but not yet fully fit .... And she ended the story with a sentence that essentially meant "... that this is probably life's way of signaling that it's time for a change." What do you "read" in this story and what was your last motivator for change? #change #sterneundplaneten #purpose #perspective

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Agile Employee Survey Methods (1): Anne M. Schüller introduces a series of quick, open, and agile survey tools. Today: The Question of Conscience. * Employees will only share their thoughts if they believe that they will be appreciated. Involvement activities can therefore only bear rich fruit where there is the right breeding ground. * One of the most productive agile employee survey methods in this context is the “question of conscience”, which goes like this: "Imagine you were our corporate conscience. What would you tell us? What is going great? What could we do better in concrete terms? And what do we need to change as quickly as possible?" * Important: Give plenty of space to fill in. Unvarnished answers can reveal a lot of things you’ve always wanted to know. Perhaps the superiors will finally find out what everyone but them already knows due to rumors and what the real reasons for persistent problems are. * Following such a survey, suitable suggestions for improvement are worked out by the employees themselves and implemented immediately afterwards. * This is never about wallowing in grievances and looking for scapegoats, but always about how any shortcomings can be quickly and constructively eliminated. Read more in the article: https://lnkd.in/eNmUTXWE #QuestionofConscience #EmployeeSurveyMethods #EmployeeSurveys

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When it comes to dependencies, most teams and managers immediately ask, “How do we manage these dependencies?” But are we asking the right question? #agile #dependencies

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The Agile manifesto is all about learning by doing 👨‍🔬 The manifesto starts with the sentence:   "We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it."   But very few people remember it. 📜 Your agile journey starts from here ⤴️

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Design thinking workshops are a goldmine of ideas and innovation, but how do you know if they hit the mark? Start by combining quantitative and qualitative indicators to paint a detailed picture of workshop success. Think numbers first. Track the volume of ideas generated; it’s a lively indicator of engagement. Then look at which of these ideas make it into action. If thoughts are transforming into reality, you’re onto something good. Don’t forget user feedback scores—these are direct signals of satisfaction from those who matter most. And keep an eye on how fast ideas move from brain to market. Speed and agility here can make all the difference. Now, dive deeper with qualitative insights. Observe participant engagement. Are folks buzzing with enthusiasm? That’s a sign things are clicking. Evaluate the quality of ideas for their innovation and feasibility. Gather user testimonials to see how well ideas solve real-world problems. And check in with stakeholders to make sure business objectives are being met. Blend these metrics to get a comprehensive understanding. Set clear benchmarks to track progress and stay aligned with goals. Keep feedback loops open to continually refine and adapt strategies. Regularly review your approaches, seek diverse opinions, and focus on actionable feedback. By embracing both the numbers and the nuances, workshops become key drivers of innovation and value, enhancing both product and user experiences. #DesignThinking #AgileInnovation I have expanded this post in a post on my website: https://lnkd.in/e9b4RYBJ To dive deeper into these strategies and more, consider reading my published books My Agile Books (https://hptagile.com/books ) 1) Practical Scrum Master Step-by-Step 2) Practical Scrum Master Pocket Book 3) Practical Product Owner: Fundamentals: The Essential Manual for Product Owners 4) Course - Scrum 101- A fundamental look at the agile Scrum Master role (https://lnkd.in/dD9F8kka) 5) My Youtube Channel (https://lnkd.in/eQ_djnvF)

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Embracing Humor in Facilitation: The Power of Dad Jokes! I've had the pleasure of facilitating a wide range of sessions over the years, and I'm continuously learning and growing in this role. One thing I've come to appreciate deeply is the impact of humor in facilitation, especially the charm of dad jokes. Humor has become an invaluable tool for me, helping to create a positive and engaging atmosphere. It not only eases tension but also fosters better collaboration and creativity among team members. I just created a video where I delve into the benefits of using humor in facilitation. If you're curious about how dad jokes can transform your sessions, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ddigSy7g #Humor #Facilitation #Leadership #TeamBuilding #AgileCoaching

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