The Top 3 Agile Performance Metrics That You are Likely NOT Measuring

Discuss the development of new metrics that go beyond traditional KPIs, focusing on customer satisfaction, team health, and value delivery to better assess Agile performance.

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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.

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Agile Contracting Models in 2025

Lets 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.

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Agile Application Beyond IT

Today 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.

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We Still Don’t Know How Tickling Works But a New ‘Tickle Lab’ at a University is Finding Out

Why 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 get some answers.

Socrates wondered about this topic 2,000 years ago, and Charles Darwin racked his brains about it: what is a tickle, and why are we so sensitive to it?

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Agile Leadership Evolution in 2025

Today 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.

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Value Stream Mapping Enhances Agile Capabilities

Value 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 entire process, including all steps and touchpoints, from ideation to delivery. 
• Flow optimization:VSM aims to remove bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve the flow of work. 
• Data-driven insights:VSM relies on data and analytics to understand the current state of the process, identify areas for improvement, and measure the impact of changes. 
• Continuous improvement:VSM is an iterative process that involves ongoing monitoring, analysis, and optimization. 

• Reduces lead time:By streamlining the process and eliminating waste, VSM can significantly reduce the time it takes to deliver value to customers. 
• Increases throughput:Optimizing the flow of work can lead to higher throughput, meaning more value is delivered in a shorter period. 
• Improves product quality:By identifying and addressing issues early in the process, VSM can help ensure higher product quality. 
• Enhances customer satisfaction:Faster delivery, higher quality, and more reliable products lead to greater customer satisfaction. 
• Enables business agility:VSM helps organizations become more agile and responsive to changes in the market. 




In essence, VSM is about maximizing the value delivered to customers by optimizing the end-to-end process, from customer request to customer value realization

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Top 3 Tips For Effective Agile In Hybrid Work Environments

Today 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.

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This is the REAL Question...

How much do you need to know and what is the best way to get caught up?

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Six Magic Words That Help You be a Better Listener

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