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Practical insights on agile delivery, coaching, AI and ways of working, drawn from 25 years of hands-on experience.
The Measurement Trap: Why AI Benchmarks Mislead Your Board
The famous time horizon graph measures a fifty percent pass on coding tasks. Your business runs on reliable outcomes. The gap is where money gets lost.
Is Scrum Right For Your Team?
Most agile transformations fail because teams apply Scrum to work it was never designed for. Here is how to tell if Scrum is right for your team, and what to do if it is not.
Every Generation of Developers Inherits a Higher Floor
The history of software development is a history of rising abstraction. AI is the latest step, not the first. But every abstraction hides complexity underneath it. The teams that thrive will be fast and rigorous. The teams that only get the first part will be fast until they are not.
Top Agile Failures and How to Avoid Them
Agile fails more often than it should, and it's rarely because of the framework. After a decade of coaching teams across pharmaceuticals, finance, education, and the public sector, these are the failures I see most often. A countdown from annoying to fatal.
A Reading List for Agile Coaches, Trainers, and Leaders in 2026
This isn't a list of every agile book ever written. It's the books that have actually shaped how I think and work. Organised by theme, ruthlessly curated, and updated for 2026.
The Best AI Strategy is 200 Years Old
The organisations that thrive with AI won't be the fastest adopters. They'll be the fastest learners. An agile coach's empirical approach to AI adoption.
Humans in the Loop is Not a Checkbox
AI agents are powerful but unreliable. The Cynefin framework shows where machines should lead and where human judgment is essential. A practical guide.
Why Coaching Works (and When It Doesn't)
Coaching isn't therapy, training, or mentoring, and it isn't magic. After years of professional coaching, here's an honest take on what it actually does, who it's for, who it's not for, and why the current moment of AI-driven change makes it more relevant than ever.
What Actually Motivates Your Team (and Why Most Managers Get It Wrong)
Most managers think they know what motivates their team. Most are wrong. After years of coaching individuals and teams, here's what I've learned about what actually drives people, why it matters more than ever in 2026, and a simple tool that reveals the truth.
Choosing the Right Agile Approach in 2026
The agile landscape has shifted significantly since the framework wars of the 2010s. Many experienced teams are now post-framework, blending principles from multiple sources. This post helps you navigate the real choices teams face today.
Agile Is Not What You Think It Is
Most organisations think agile means Scrum, speed, or doing more with less. After a decade of coaching teams across pharmaceuticals, finance, education, and the public sector, here's what agile actually means and why the misconceptions are costing you.
Why Agile Exists: Navigating Complexity With the Cynefin Framework
Agile wasn't invented because software is special. It was invented because complexity demands a different approach. The Cynefin framework helps you understand what kind of problem you're facing and choose the right response. Get this wrong and no framework will save you.
MVP Thinking in the Age of AI: Why Building Fast Isn't Enough
AI has made building products fast and cheap. But speed without learning is just waste. How MVP thinking applies to AI-powered product development in 2026.
The PDCA Cycle: Why the Best Teams Learn Faster Than They Plan
The PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) is the simplest and most effective approach to learning and improving. How it works, where it comes from, and why it matters more than ever.
Overcome Imposter Syndrome – 4 Ways Coaching Can Help
Imposter Syndrome affects many professionals. Discover 4 ways coaching can help you overcome self-doubt and build confidence.
Agile Certifications: Do They Actually Matter?
There are dozens of agile certifications available. Some genuinely open doors. Others are expensive box-ticking. Here is an honest guide to choosing the right path for where you are in your career.