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Happy Friday the 13th... It is Time For Change! Despite its spooky reputation, Friday the 13th has been a surprisingly positive and even lucky day for many people throughout history—especially when you look past superstition. Here are some great things that have happened (or regularly happen) on Friday the 13th: 🌟 Historical Wins & Milestones Hollywood Gold: "Friday the 13th" (1980) debuted a...

The Top 3 Agile Performance Metrics That You are Likely NOT MeasuringDiscuss the development of new metrics that go beyond traditional KPIs, focusing on customer satisfaction, team health, and value delivery to better assess Agile performance. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook...

Learning & Upskilling - Now is the Time! Today we will Highlight the growing emphasis on upskilling within Agile teams, including cross-functional training and certifications, to meet evolving project demands and technological advancements. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.faceboo...

Agile Contracting Models in 2025Lets take a moment to Investigate new approaches to Agile contracts that allow for flexibility, shared risk, and iterative delivery, moving away from traditional fixed-price models. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin...

Agile Application Beyond ITToday we will Explore how Agile principles are being applied across various business functions such as marketing, HR, and finance, leading to increased adaptability and customer focus throughout organizations. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/Re...

We Still Don’t Know How Tickling Works But a New ‘Tickle Lab’ at a University is Finding OutWhy can’t you tickle yourself? And how come some people aren’t ticklish at all—while some on the autism spectrum are laughing more often? Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni believes we should take tickling research more seriously—and she’s working with colleagues in a new tickle lab at Radboud University to...

Agile Leadership Evolution in 2025Today we will Examine the shift in leadership roles within Agile frameworks, emphasizing the importance of enabling self-organizing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and balancing alignment with empowerment. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  ht...

Value Stream Mapping Enhances Agile CapabilitiesValue Stream Management (VSM) is a systematic approach to improving the flow of value from a customer's request to the customer's hands. It focuses on optimizing the end-to-end process, from idea to delivery, to accelerate time-to-market, increase throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. Key aspects of VSM: End-to-end focus:VSM considers the en...

Top 3 Tips For Effective Agile In Hybrid Work EnvironmentsToday we will Discuss the challenges and strategies of implementing Agile methodologies in hybrid work settings. Topics include effective remote collaboration, maintaining team cohesion, and optimizing virtual meetings. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/...

This is the REAL Question... How much do you need to know and what is the best way to get caught up? How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Six Magic Words That Help You be a Better ListenerHelpMe Understand ?TellMeMore...How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Why EVERY Product Manager needs to Understand AI!AI is no longer a standalone product — it’s becoming a standard feature. For product managers (PMs), this shift means learning to think differently about how users interact with software. The rise of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, and open-source alternatives is changing user expectations across every industry — not just in tech-fi...

A Simple Technique to Make Meetings More Enjoyable - Mike CohnEvery time I went to the dentist as a little kid, my dentist gave me a small toy after my treatment. And back then my parents’ house was near Disneyland. From our backyard we’d see the nightly fireworks. Disneyland always saved the most spectacular display for the finale. My dentist and Disneyland were making use of what later became kn...

5 SuperPowers Every Facilitator Needs Unlock Team Creativity Engagement Maximizer / Disruption Diffuser The Ability to Help People Feel Comfortable A Curiosity Mindset High EQ and the Vulnerability to Pivot How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  http...

Honoring Memorial DayHow to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

No FearThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself... How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

5 Tiny Leadership Habits You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes for Massive ResultsManagement is complex, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. If you have read James Clear’s book Atomic Habits, you know that small actions can lead to massive results. A recent study found that 58% of employees trust a stranger more than their boss. Surprising, right? But what if changing that perception took less than 5...

Which is the MOST Effective Agile Meeting? I remember working at a startup where every day began with meetings. Planning on Monday, follow-ups on Tuesday, status on Wednesday, dependencies on Thursday, and retros on Friday. The team spent more time justifying their work than doing it. That’s when I learned something I’ve never forgotten as a CTO: an unnecessary meeting is a silent tax on time and...

Transform Team Trust In Five SecondsThe Honest StopInstead of pretending you’ve got it all figured out (no one believes that anyway), just stop. Say: “I’m stuck here” or “I’m not sure about this.”It’s like admitting you have no idea how to pronounce that new artist’s name. (We’ve all been there). And that’s what You Tube is for right? The Power FlipInstead of trying to be the all-knowing boss, fli...

Leadership IS Language! The words we use matter. You may not think much of using terms like “resources” rather than “people” or “I” vs “we” but at a subconscious level these words start to infiltrate our minds. For both the person using them and those hearing it. Perhaps you’re thinking, ‘I have tough skin’ or ‘I don’t mind when people use these terms’ but even if that’s true, that’s not the case...

Why Our Family Is "Different"My hunch is that if you know us, you are already aware of this development... How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram]  https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook]  https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

MVP is Dead!! We Should Focus on MLP Instead! MVPs sound great in theory, but too often, they result in forgettable, uninspiring products. Instead of focusing on minimum viability, focus on minimum loveability – because a product that people love will always win. So, the next time someone tells you to build an MVP, ask them:“Would you rather date someone who’s ‘viable’ or someone who’s lovable?”Ho...

Remove From Your Process as Often as You Add To It - Mike CohnCan you imagine being so angry about a team doing something wrong that you institute a rule for them to follow for the next 100 years? Literally 100 years. Queen Victoria was that angry. One day in 1894, the Queen went to the Horse Guards building expecting her Household Cavalry to be ready to escort her back to Buckingham Palace. She i...

Advice From a Tech CEO - Learn Skills Outside of TechAI is going to work best in niche technical applications, not general purpose FOMO applications. So the more niche Mike focuses his tech team, the more efficiently they can integrate AI, and reject what they don’t need — those wild goose chases — as AI grows and evolves around them. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad....

STOP Creating a Sense of Urgency. START Fostering a Sense of PurposeLet’s retire sense of urgency and instead look for sense of purpose. A sense of purpose is a deep understanding of the reasons behind our efforts and a desire to pour in time and energy because that purpose resonates with the impact we’d like to make on the world. How to connect with AgileDad:- [website]  https://www.agiledad.com/...