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Defining your Product Vision is the single most important thing for your product success. With direction and purpose, you can overcome any challenge. Product Vision statements are how we clarify and communicate our purpose. They set direction, align and guide development teams towards a common goal. How to connect with AgileDad: - [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.ins...

What does the agile business analyst (BA) do? The business analyst is part of the POBAFATA and is the key interface between the end user and the product owner. Agile BAs engage with consumers and key users to understand their: working processes needs problems plans for growth technical systems user insights user models Ground rules at Backlog Creation Workshop sessions  can include the following:...

Sincerity  is the virtue of one who communicates and acts in accordance with the entirety of their feelings, beliefs, thoughts, and desires in a manner that is honest and genuine. It’s the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy. Competence  is the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill, or strengt...

The Top 4 Benefits From Implementing Agile Improved Customer Satisfaction : Agile methodologies emphasize customer collaboration, enabling teams to develop products that meet customer needs and align with the organisation’s strategic objectives. Faster Delivery : Enable teams to deliver working software or products more frequently, reducing the time to market and improving customer satisfaction. I...

Change or Fail.. The Shocking Importance of Adaptability If you do not change, you will NEVER succeed! Learn more about the shocking need for adaptability in every organization and role!

Strong Leaders Accept Mutual Accountability Do strong leaders let the blame fall on an individual or agile team? How do they handle the issues within the organization in a way where mutual accountability and psychological safety exist? Join V. Lee Henson as we explore the 2 keys that help leaders live, learn, and thrive.

Choose a Different Location Follow Through Circle of Influence & Concern Remember The Future Writing The Unspeakable Expectations Why retrospectives The Constellation Game Discuss The Teams Purpose The Feedback Game

Join V. Lee Henson as we explore the three keys to better communication to help us better engage and be a better listener.

Why Scrum Fails? Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad when we explore why scrum fails and what we can do to resolve it.

How Are Agile Retrospectives Like Jedi Councils? Jedi Council meetings and Agile retrospectives share similarities in their purpose and structure as gatherings designed to reflect on progress, identify areas for improvement, and plan for the future. Let’s explore these concepts in more detail. Jedi Council meetings: In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi Council is an assembly of experienced Jedi Mas...

Agile Estimation Techniques - What NOT To Do... Relative estimation is a technique that involves assigning a relative size to each item in the product backlog. This approach does not rely on specific units of measurement, such as hours or days, but instead compares each item to others in terms of relative complexity, effort, or risk. The most commonly used method for relative estimation is called...

Top 4 Deliverables Every Product Manager Should Focus On Vision - Where we are trying to go... Strategy- How we execute the vision... Design - Know what to build... Execution - Get the work done...

The 5 C's For Building Relationships: Communication Commitment Compassion Compatibility Chemistry Explore the 5 C's with V. Lee Henson and learn how you can improve your relationship skills.

Improving Your Retros With ABC Behavior A — Antecedent: This refers to the event or situation that occurs before a behavior takes place. Antecedents can include things like instructions, cues, prompts, or environmental factors. B — Behavior: This refers to the observable actions, responses, or reactions that an individual exhibits in response to an antecedent. Behaviors can be positive, negative,...

5 Keys to Keep Your Daily Scrum On Track Time-boxed : The meeting is time-boxed to a maximum of 15 minutes. This encourages team members to stay focused and to keep their updates concise and relevant. 30 seconds per person not to exceed 15 minutes. Daily : The meeting is held daily, typically at the same time and place. This helps to establish a routine and keeps the team on track. Stand-up : The...

Agile Requirement Definition in a Nutshell What is requirement definition? Who should define the requirements? When should we define the requirements? How should we define requirements? Why is it so important that we get this right?

The 4 Different Types of Vision & Strategy Execution for Leaders 1) Narrow and Shallow Strategy - These are the WORST type! They are not too dissimilar to the broad-and-shallow, but they lack the breadth of consideration. Narrow-and-shallow strategies are the ones that look like someone wrote it down on a napkin whilst trying to rush out the door. They lack the wide considerations that broad s...

Pie It Forward - Small acts of Kindness Truly Do Make a Difference This story takes place in a small town in Iowa. It all started when a local restaurant owner, Beth Howard, noticed that many of her customers were struggling to make ends meet. She saw people who were hungry, who couldn't afford to buy food for themselves and their families. It broke her heart, and she knew she had to do someth...

Team Working agreements - Make or Break Successful Agile Projects In today’s post-pandemic world, the norm of life and business has evolved in the last 36 months more rapidly than ever. In the business realm, we are in a constant flux of adapting faster, pivoting quicker as we realize the plans we made yesterday, aren’t going to set us for success today. With distributed teams and remote working b...

The Top 5 Attributes of An AMAZING Agile Coach Guiding the Agile transformation: The Agile coach should guide the organization in its Agile transformation journey, from adoption to continuous improvement. This includes providing guidance on the Agile methodology, helping the organization adopt Agile practices, and coaching teams on how to apply Agile principles in their work. Empowering teams: The...

Growth Mindset and Business Agility - A Perfect Match! First, let's define what we mean by an open mindset. An open mindset is a way of thinking that is open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. It is a willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn. When we have an open mindset, we are open to change and willing to embrace it. This is important in the context of business agility because i...

Do you let the voices in your head rule your decisions? If you have seen the movie Luca, you are familiar with the term 'Silenzio Bruno'. In this episode, Fry Your Chickens with Phil Barth, we learn the keys to seek and embrace happiness.

Today, we're going to be talking about a recent news story that's sure to put a smile on your face. In a world where news headlines are often filled with doom and gloom, it's always refreshing to come across a story that's just plain fun. And that's exactly what we have for you today. Our story takes place in the city of Dublin, Ireland, where a group of residents decided to ta...

Is STABLE (From The Framework) an Acronym?- It Could Be! Today, we're going to be talking about the STABLE framework. The STABLE framework is an Agile framework designed specifically for regulated industries, such as finance, healthcare, and government. These industries are subject to strict regulations and compliance requirements, which can make it challenging to implement Agile methodologies...

Top 3 Characteristics a PO Needs To be Successful - Guest Host - Jasmine Resilience Communication Reflecting Enjoy!