AI for better BDD
We finally had to turn off Copilot because the suggestions were so bad. AI results are only as good as the training data and the… Read More
Our Favorite “Modifications” to Scrum
The Scrum Guide, the official definition of Scrum, has changed over the years. But various practices have become “standard Scrum” even if they’re no longer… Read More
The Surprising Move That Ended My Leadership Frustration
When frustration with a leader reached a boiling point, Peter considered escalation, confrontation, and even walking away. A simple, unexpected act of connection changed everything. This episode explores why that shift worked and how a small move toward curiosity can ease the tension we create in our own minds. Read More
The Powerful Gratitude Practice Most People Have Never Heard of
It’s Thanksgiving tomorrow here in the US, and you’ve probably seen a lot of articles about the benefits of gratitude. Studies have shown over and… Read More
Deepening Your Gratitude Practice with Counterfactual Questions
Peter and Richard explore a deeper way to practice gratitude using counterfactual questions that reveal the good things in life that almost didn’t happen. They share personal stories, surprising near misses, and moments of support that shaped their year, along with a free downloadable guide of 23 questions you can use yourself. Read More
Build Capability as Part of Your Work
As the end of the year draws close, it’s tempting to delay professional development until after the holidays or when “things slow down.” But the… Read More
Feature Mining Overview–Finding the First Slice in Complexity
Richard and Peter share how Feature Mining emerged, how it works, and why it helps teams avoid months of waste by finding a smaller, smarter first slice of a big idea. Read More
Three Strategies to Reduce the Pain of Cross-Team Dependencies
Many teams depend on others to get work done, slowing down feedback, learning, and flow. This episode shares three ways to reduce the pain of cross-team dependencies—even if you can’t change the org structure. Read More
Rework Isn’t Inevitable
Talking with a software development lead recently, I heard, “Probably 50% of our user stories have some sort of issue that shows up in UAT… Read More
Finish the Year With New Product Skills
A lot of the agile practices have become standard (at least in name). Organizing work in iterations is commonplace. Cross-functional teams are more common than… Read More