The Hidden Power of One-Way Giving
‘Tis the season when we all scramble to maintain gift-giving equilibrium. “He gave me something last year, so I need to give… Read More
Backlog Refinement: Avoiding the Detail Trap
Backlog refinement is essential for Agile teams, but it's easy to fall into the trap of overloading the backlog with too much detail—or not enough. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common and painful mistakes teams make: detailing work too early or too late. Discover how to keep refinement manageable and effective by structuring your backlog with just the right level of detail, using the PO Board model for clarity and flow. Plus, actionable tips to eliminate churn and restore calm to your backlog refinement process. Read More
How I Learned Scrum Wasn’t Enough
As the plane reached cruising altitude, I pulled out my laptop to review my slides one more time. I was heading to the Adobe Hamburg… Read More
How to Run an Effective Year-End Retrospective
Too many year-end retrospectives suffer from recency and peak-end biases, causing them to devolve into superficial reviews or Q4 gripe sessions. In this episode, we share a structured approach to help teams and organizations overcome those biases and conduct meaningful reflection sessions that drive real improvement. Read More
Breaking Free from the Delegation Trap
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I know I should delegate more, but…”? You’re not alone. If you manage other people, it’s a common trap… Read More
Annual Planning That Actually Works
"A beautifully detailed plan feels great—until reality intervenes." In this episode, Richard and Peter share hard-earned lessons about annual planning from their work with hundreds of organizations. They reveal why most companies should spend less time on detailed strategies and more time clarifying vision. Read More
Are Product Owners & Product Managers the same thing?
What’s the real difference between Product Owners and Product Managers? This episode explores the evolving definitions of these roles and highlights how modern Product Management thought leadership aligns with the fundamentals of Great Product Ownership. Read More
“This Worked For My Last Team” (And Why That’s Not Enough)
You’re sitting in a meeting about how to improve your team’s way of working. Someone confidently says, “At my last company, we did daily standups… Read More
The Hidden Leverage of Great Product Management
Ever wonder why some product teams seem to move mountains while others just spin their wheels? Often, the difference comes down to one critical role:… Read More
How to Make a Team Faster (Without Burning Out)
"We've cut scope as much as we can, but the team still isn't fast enough." Sound familiar? In this episode, Richard and Peter reveal what actually makes teams faster—and it's probably not what you think. Learn the three key levers that influence team speed, common pitfalls to avoid, and practical steps you can take to sustainably increase your team's capacity. Perfect for engineering leaders, product managers, and anyone responsible for team performance. Read More
