The Real Definition of Done
8 min read In software delivery, especially in Agile environments, there is a concept known as the definition of done.…
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I began writing consistently in December 2021, writing about leadership, technology, and the organizational systems behind performance and change. What started as reflections on team dynamics and operational metrics has grown into a broader examination of how thoughtful leadership drives meaningful outcomes in software engineering and beyond.
Today, these posts cover everything from AI-driven transformation and engineering culture to the human side of building great teams, always grounded in real experience and a commitment to rethinking conventional wisdom.
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What Happens When We Eliminate the Agile Leader?
The hidden cost of removing the role that protects flow, team health, and continuous improvement 7 min read Every few…
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Smarter Pull Requests: Balancing AI, Automation, and Human Review
Best practices for AI-enhanced pull requests, combining rules, templates, CI checks, and human review to deliver faster, safer code 6…
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From Scrum Master to Agile Delivery Manager: Evolution in the Age of Flow
6 min read This post was inspired by a LinkedIn post shared by Dave Westgarth. In 2025, we formally changed…
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Why Cutting Agile Leadership Hurts Teams More Than It Saves
8 min read The Cost-Driven Decision That Many Companies Regret Many organizations today are eliminating the Scrum Master or equivalent…
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Evolving the Agile Leadership Role: Integrating Value Stream Management into Agile Leadership
9 min read This post is part of my ongoing series showcasing the competitive edge provided by maintaining Scrum Master…
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Beyond Facilitation: The Agile Leader’s Place in Cross-Functional Team Dynamics
9 min read “Alignment is a force multiplier.” ― Gereon Hermkes I was invited recently to a meeting with Agile Leaders,…
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Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates
4 min read During our end-of-year annual sales kick-off conference this week, I witnessed a leader presenting our roadmap to…
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Agile Software Delivery: Unlocking Your Team’s Full Potential. It’s not the Product Owner.
10 min read This article examines the role of leadership in agile software delivery teams and product organizations. The Product…
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