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Making Technical Debt a Priority: A PM’s Playbook

To convince a PM, you need to think like one. Essentially, make your technical debt your first 'feature' as a PM.
Use the CIRCLES framework to treat technical debt as a new feature.
Present the issue in terms of the roadmap and its impact on achieving goals.
Compile a convincing case by aligning with shared goals and speaking the PM's language.

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Dew Drop – January 2, 2025 (#4333)

Dock the Code Search window in Visual Studio 2022
.NET Rocks! podcast discusses about Energy in 2024
A guide to use Astro, Starlight, and MarkdownSnippets for better .NET documentation
Complete guide to TypeScript Generics
MarkItDown is a Python tool by Microsoft for converting files and office documents to Markdown
Joachim Leonfellner explains how to host and deploy an ASP.NET Core API to a Hetzner VPS
Svelte brings new features including tree-shaking and compiler optimizations
A guide for implementing a Global Error Handler in Angular
OpenSilver 3.1 is released with a XAML Cross-Platform Designer
C# 12's upcoming feature, Static Lambda improves performance

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What Is Agile? - Ultimate Scrum eLearning Course (1/35)

Agile is a way of dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain and changing environment, understanding what is happening in your environment and adapting as you proceed.
Agile frameworks like Scrum help organizations deliver products earlier and at lower costs, allowing them to rapidly adapt to meet the customers’ needs.
The Agile Manifesto was created in 2001, in response to heavyweight, documentation-driven software development processes.
Traditional management practices are not easily replaced. Agility means embracing change and identifying and accepting certain risks and is uncomfortable for people using traditional management practices.
Agile is a set of values and principles that can be compared to a philosophy and is open to interpretation.
The most common benefits of an Agile approach comprise faster delivery, higher productivity, quality, engagement, motivation, lower costs, less waste, improved stakeholder satisfaction, predictability, faster feedback and learning cycles, and reduced risk.
Scrum has emerged as the default way for those organizations to become more Agile. Scrum contains specific rules to enable greater Agility.
There is not a one-size-fits-all way to be Agile. It depends on the desire for change and risk tolerance.
TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum & Agile eLearning Courses will help learn Scrum & Agile and pass major assessments to gain certification.
The introductory Ultimate Scrum eLearning Course is free!

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Robert Finan: Promoting Agile Team Growth Through Experiments And Small Focused Changes

Robert Finan emphasizes driving impactful team improvements through small, focused changes.
Maintaining a backlog of improvement ideas and encouraging team experimentation is crucial for measurable progress.
The Sailboat Retrospective format is recommended by Robert for new teams to explore current realities, future goals, and risks.
Robert Finan has over 25 years of experience in IT and shares his insights in the Agile Drill Sergeant webcomic.

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Scrum Like a Pro in Unsupportive Workplaces

Struggling with implementing Scrum in an unsupportive workplace?
In this vlog, practical strategies for implementing Scrum principles solo are discussed.
Insights on using Scrum elements like retrospectives and empiricism in challenging settings are shared.
Tips on cultivating an environment of transparency, inspection, and adaptation are provided.

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Robert Finan: Flexible Change Processes, How To Adopt Agile With An Agile Approach

Robert Finan discusses the importance of flexibility, inspect/adapt cycles, and comfort in the change process when adopting Agile.
Top-down, project managed Agile transformations often fail to address the complexity of change.
Scrum Masters can guide organizations towards sustainable improvement by avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions.
Robert Finan has over 25 years of experience in IT and shares his insights in the Agile Drill Sergeant webcomic.

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HR as a Product Manager

Applying Product Management Learning to HR.
Product management approach is relevant today when the business and employee dynamics are changing rapidly.
Understanding the market and customer needs is crucial for building a better product.
Agile methodology should be leveraged by HR to design its solutions.
Marketing and selling HR products are also important to ensure successful delivery.
The customer experience must be managed by HR for seamless execution.
Metrics should be used by HR to measure the success of its programs.
HR must build a deeper understanding of the business to assess the needs of the customer.
HR professionals can benefit immensely from using product management principles.
Collaborative cross-functional teams will enable HR to support the changing business dynamics better.

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Robert Finan: Why Agile Teams Need the Right Support, And How We Can Help Them

Robert Finan emphasizes the importance of management support and the right environment for agile teams to succeed.
He suggests having 1-on-1 conversations, addressing individual resistance, and focusing on what can be changed.
Robert recommends the book 'Crucial Conversations' for handling high-stakes conversations and fostering better communication and collaboration.
He has been working in IT for over 25 years and shares his experiences in the Agile Drill Sergeant webcomic.

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Product Management Skills: What You Need to Succeed in 2025 (and Beyond)

The role of a product manager (PM) is evolving, requiring a mix of technical, business, and interpersonal skills.
. In 2025 and beyond, PMs will need to adapt to new challenges, technologies, and expectations. Key skills for success will include agility, innovation, data-driven decision-making, and strategic leadership.
Modern PMs will be responsible for managing the product lifecycle, embracing digital transformation, and prioritizing customer-centric experiences.
As the landscape shifts, PMs must continuously develop these skills to remain competitive, stay ahead of industry trends, and navigate an increasingly complex business environment. This adaptability will be essential for success in the future.

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6 Product Management Lessons from 2024 I Aim to Exploit in 2025

Lean Leverage. It’s what happens when you remove the inessential to deliver maximum outcomes while respecting people.
The author reflects on the lessons learned in 2024 and shares plans to capitalize on them in 2025.
Medium selected 14 of the author's articles for their Boost Program, highlighting 6 key learnings.
The article mentions the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence, particularly with OpenAI's o3 model.

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Why Flashlights Are An Essential Coaching Instrument!

The Scrum Team Survey was considered to be renamed as 'Lumos' inspired by Harry Potter series.
The essence of Agile coaching is to make the state of Agile transparent by shining light on problems and successes.
Using a professional flashlight and encouraging others to do the same is vital for Agile coaches to navigate organizations effectively.
Columinity, a professional and scientifically validated 'flashlight,' is recommended for Agile practitioners.

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Outcomes Are Overrated: Build Capabilities That Deliver Every Time

Toyota focuses on building systems and processes that improve every day, rather than chasing short-term goals.
Chasing outcomes without addressing underlying issues leads to temporary improvements.
Creating Agile Organizations (CAO) emphasizes building capabilities that allow continuous improvement over time.
Building capabilities delivers sustainable, adaptable, and real improvement.

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Robert Finan: The Challenges of Trying Too Hard in an Agile Transformation

Robert Finan shares his experience of burning out in an Agile transformation.
He reflects on the mistake of pushing his vision without meeting the organization where it was.
By facing resistance, he learned the value of pragmatism, experimentation, and nudging change instead of forcing it.
Self-reflection Question: Have you ever faced resistance when introducing change? How can you adjust your approach to meet people where they are?

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Agile for Hardware: The Principles

Peter Borcella, co-founder of Big Orange Square, discusses the unique challenges of applying Agile in hardware development.
Adopting Agile in hardware is more complex than in software, and requires adapting core Agile principles to the industrial setting.
Involving all teams in the process is crucial, allowing meaningful contributions without the need for every member on a cross-functional team.
This episode explores how to make Agile work in hardware environments.

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Agile vs. Business Agility: Lessons from Klaus Leopold’s Rethinking Agile

In Rethinking Agile, Klaus Leopold takes a bold and refreshing look at Agile methodologies, questioning their ability to truly deliver business agility.
Leopold explains that simply implementing Agile practices at the team level isn't enough for an organization to adapt to shifting market conditions or align strategic goals with daily operations.
One of the primary distinctions Leopold makes is between being Agile at the team level and achieving business agility.
To achieve true agility, organizations need to embed Agile principles across every level—strategic, tactical, and operational.
Leopold advocates adopting a systems thinking mindset, which views the organization as interconnected.
The book also digs into common pitfalls organizations face when adopting Agile practices.
For leaders looking to create an Agile environment, Leopold offers actionable advice.
At Kanban Zone, we fully embrace the ideas presented in Rethinking Agile.
We champion a systems thinking approach that allows organizations to visualize workflows and identify interdependencies.
Our platform facilitates feedback loops and iterative improvement, empowering organizations to refine their practices as market conditions change.

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