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There’s a lot of anxiety in the air. AI is coming for developers. Coding assistants are getting smarter by the month. Junior roles are vanishing. Whole classes of developers ar...
Why old rituals won’t protect you—and how to outgrow your sword worship.A samurai in his armour in the 1860s. Hand-colored photograph by Felice BeatoImagine a world shaped...
In 2004, during my Silicon Valley days, my mission was straightforward yet challenging: predict markets 5 to 10 years into the future, spot emerging technologies, and craft robu...
The term “low performer” is not just outdated — it’s destructive. Labeling people this way reveals an antiquated view of human beings that not only demotivates employees but ac...
April 13, 1970Apollo 13 is gliding silently toward the moon when, suddenly, the spacecraft shudders with a deafening bang. In Mission Control in Houston, the room falls silent....
“How many story points do you complete per sprint?” “What’s your team’s velocity?” “Why isn’t it improving?” If you’ve heard these questions before, you know they’re usually we...
Why Games in Coaching Work So Well““Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin” About 15 years ago, I had a learning experienc...
““Working against hard deadlines—as opposed to continuing until the task feels complete—is the classic engineering approach.” – Mary Poppendieck” Scrum Masters and Agile Coach...
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict Access this content wi...
Lately, there’s been a surge of voices—especially from billionaire founders—arguing that we all need to buckle down, grind harder, and clock in more hours if we want to be truly...
And Why False Metrics Mislead UsMutt & Jeff by Bud Fisher, June 3, 1942Imagine losing your wallet at night and searching under the streetlight—not because you know it’s there, b...
In the world of business and innovation, there’s a common misconception that listening to your customers means asking them what they want or analyzing the data you have on them....
Ever feel stuck in endless approval loops? Like your team’s brilliance is trapped behind layers of outdated command and control? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. Agile ...
Collaboration across departments? Here is a way to do it! Access this content with a premium subscription This post is only available to premium subscribers. Join today to ...
Have you ever watched a massive organization try to “go Agile” only to see it fizzle out faster than you can say scrum master? Maybe you’ve witnessed leadership sending teams of...
