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John Rouda and I covered so much in our conversation on his podcast - A Geek Leader - but, as usual, it was great to have a chat about how to have better conversations. We covered listening including asking genuine questions, carefully planning interactions, and using methods like 'Say what you See' and TDD for People. Even better, this is just one of many topics we covered! Listen in full and let me know what was most useful to you. https://lnkd.in/ePqHRebg

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We love hearing this! Our courses are designed to provide both a solid foundation and a valuable refresher for Scrum professionals, ensuring everyone gains actionable insights. Interested in levelling up your Product Owner skills? Explore our courses here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3YMu9Ys

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I'm delighted to be offering coaching scholarships to engineering leaders from underrepresented groups. I've teamed up with some fantastic coaches to offer a number of free scholarships. If you're interested, please see the link in the comments below, or equally please forward to anyone you think might be interested. #coaching #scholarships #engineering #leadership

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Just registered "voteaware.co.uk" and hoping to build an educational resource in the lead up to the 2024 UK general election, helping people learn to spot election misinformation, information about registering to vote, information about voter id, information about safe canvassing practices and laws, etc. If anyone would like to contribute anything to it, feel free to get in touch. Will likely build the site in Hugo deployed to Cloudflare Pages via Github. Feels like a good way to ensure performance and security (particularly knowing a previous election information site I helped build was a constant hacking target). Technical knowledge not required to contribute, but useful!

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I know startups often hesitate to work with agencies due to concerns about budget, control, and flexibility. At Bulcode, we’re committed to addressing these challenges head-on. With cost-effective, bespoke software solutions, flexible MVP development, and dedicated teams, we make collaboration feel like an extension of your own team. Curious how we make this work? Check out our latest post to learn more about how we tackle some of the main startup pain points. 👇 #StartupSuccess #SoftwareDevelopment #MVPDevelopment #Bulcode #AgileDevelopment

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I put together some tips that software engineers may find useful when it comes to organising & arranging their CV. Share this with someone you know or tag them if you think they'd find it useful? #CV #Interviews

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This report is certainly useful, and made a really interesting talk. There were several elements that, for me, really highlighted a need for greater support and understanding in relation to learning. For example, ⭐ People are experiencing a huge amount of change (66% of respondents having experienced a reorg in the past 2 years.) ⭐ Many Engineering Managers have experienced an increase in the scope of their role, leading them to work longer hours and take on more responsibilities. ⭐ There is something of a herd mentality in tech, whereby everyone is "following where the puck has been", meaning people are increasingly expected to do/be many things without adequate training or support, to the detriment of genuine learning and innovation. For me, all of these things point to a need for greater investment in learning - not as a cost centre, but as a value centre. Thanks Lena Reinhard, Scott Carey and LeadDev for sharing these insights.

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This session is for YOU! What challenges are you facing? Is there an Agile topic you want to chat more about? This month's Virtual Coffee Chat in the Agile O Group Community of Practice. 📆 Thursday 13th June 🕑 1200 - 1300 Registration Link will be in the CofP "A community for Agile Professionals with a Military Mindset" Link below #Agile #Scrum #kanban #collaborate #military

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While researching Crypto Grant Programs 🌐, I discovered that the entire grant ecosystem suffers from the same problems. Whether you're searching, applying, or trying to secure funding for your scientific research, educational initiative, art or for-profit project, the process often becomes a frustrating burden. There's a significant lack of transparency and individual feedback, leading to uncertainty and no guarantees of success 😕. In the example below 46 funded projects out of 1645 reviewed applications makes it 2.79% success rate which in its turn makes 97.21% of wasted resources. I explored several ideas and did basic research on this topic. During my investigation, I found a small crypto grant program focused on writing 📝. Excited to apply, I noticed that one of the grant topics listed was the current crypto grant market landscape — a topic I had extensively researched. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to contribute to the market research 📊. I applied through their website, providing a detailed breakdown of my research plan and sharing links to prior in-depth research articles and videos I had created on various web3 topics. The grant guidelines promised a review and approval within 1-2 days (up to 48 hours). However, after three days with no response, I decided to send a reminder 📅. Eight days later, they finally responded with a rejection, explaining that I lacked the experience to deliver the research 🙄. Then, they removed the grant profile from their website completely 😲. Since starting my research in May 2024, I realized that grant programs can be a great way to drive innovation in the web3 ecosystem 🚀, especially within foundations. However, the current processes and standards pose a high risk of fraudulent and corrupt activities, affecting grant seekers, reviewers, and grantees alike ⚠️. Issues like time consumption, domain knowledge requirements, and the lack of feedback and transparent fund management can be solved with an AI-powered application running on a decentralized infrastructure, this architecture approach must be at the core of any modern grant management system 🤖🔗. #CryptoGrants #Web3Innovation #GrantTransparency #BlockchainResearch #DecentralizedAI #FundingOpportunities #AIinGrants #CryptoFunding #GrantManagement #AIforWeb3 #BlockchainGrants #InnovativeFunding #ResearchGrants #TransparentFunding

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Are you seeking to align your team's understanding of Scrum terminology? Our latest article provides a comprehensive Scrum glossary, perfect for enhancing your team's agility and cohesion in project management. It's an essential read for companies looking to refine their Scrum practices and standardise their agile vocabulary. Visit the link in the comments for the full glossary and give your team the clarity they need. #ScrumMastery #AgileTraining #ProjectManagement

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Looking to implement the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) in your organisation? Our latest article provides an overview of SAFe® and its benefits for large-scale agile projects. Discover how professional training can help your team stay ahead in a competitive market. Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments section. #AgileTraining #SAFe #BusinessGrowth

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Read our blog, What is PI planning? An essential guide for agile teams, by Quinn Dodsworth, Agile Learning Consultant at PM-Partners. Quinn explains how PI planning aligns agile teams and stakeholders to a shared vision, improving collaboration and delivery. Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of PI planning and how it can enhance your agile practice. https://hubs.la/Q02Yjffd0 #Agile #PIPLanning #SAFe #PMpartners #Leadership

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"Confusing what kind of activity software development really is is one of the biggest traps organisations fall into!" says Dave Farley. In this update, he looks at: What does it take to build great software? And asks: "Is software development as a human activity merely complicated, or is it genuinely complex? " Using the Cynefin Framework, created by Dave Snowden, he explores why working experimentally and focusing on learning is crucial for success. Watch here 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02trMdc0 #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareSolutions

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Calling all advocates, allies, and individuals with lived experiences of disability! I'm conducting a piece of research as part of an exciting new Accessible Me Ltd project called #A11yShip – an accessibility-themed escape room-like experience designed to put participants in the metaphorical shoes of people with disabilities. Our mission? To raise awareness of how disabilities and medical conditions can create challenges in things being Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust on a daily basis – aligning with the principles of accessibility. As part of this, I'm building a portfolio of detailed personas, much like buyer personas but tailored to represent diverse experiences with disability. These personas will be used to help web developers, L&D professionals, and content creators better understand and cater to the needs of individuals with varying disabilities. Examples of personas include: A. Ahmed, who has cerebral palsy and uses voice-recognition software. B. Betty, who is blind and relies on screen-reading software. C. Charlie, who has dyslexia and struggles with large blocks of text and certain colour combinations. D. Dierdre , who has broken fingers and cannot use a mouse. But I need your help! I’m inviting people with disabilities, or those who care for someone with a disability, to participate in a short, trauma-informed, and accessible survey. Your feedback will help create resources to educate others and build better, more inclusive digital experiences. Take the survey https://lnkd.in/ejn8uhcE If you're interested in contributing or know someone who might be, please share and help spread the word. Every voice matters as we work toward a future where disability doesn’t limit opportunity! Together, we can break down barriers and create a world that works for everyone. #Accessibility #Inclusion #EqualOpportunity #DisabilityAwareness #A11y #EscapeRoom #TeamBuilding

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Tomorrow I’ll be hosting the first of a series of webinars to explain why the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund is for you 🫵 If you are a professional, based in the UK working for an SME, you may be eligible for up to £10k in grant funding to train your people in AI. In this webinar I'll cover: • What AI could do for your business • What is UK government's 'Flexible AI Upskilling Fund' • Eligibility and funding details • The application process & how to apply • How to select the right AI training I'll also be releasing exclusive content, to help you make a successful application. If you don’t think AI is for you, think again. You don’t need to be able to BUILD AI systems to USE AI systems. AI is for everybody and I’ll show you why. Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/egTtwDuT

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