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Thoughts, templates, and insights from my journey

Dec 2024
Agile & Scrum

5 Sprint Retro Formats My Teams Loved

Quick rundown of the most effective retrospective formats that kept my teams engaged and productive.

From "Mad, Sad, Glad" to "Start, Stop, Continue" - here are the formats that actually drive improvement...

Nov 2024
Tools & Tech

My ClickUp Setup for MVP Tracking

How I organize ClickUp for early-stage product development and MVP launches.

Custom fields, automation rules, and board layouts that help me track everything from user stories to launch metrics...

Nov 2024
Project Management

When Scope Creeps In — My Go-To Tactics

Practical strategies for managing scope creep without damaging client relationships.

Documentation, communication templates, and negotiation techniques that keep projects on track...

Oct 2024
Tools & Tech

Tailwind CSS Utility Classes I Always Use

My go-to Tailwind utilities for consistent, responsive design patterns.

From flexbox layouts to responsive typography - the utility classes that save me time on every project...

Oct 2024
Templates

Weekly Status Report Template

A clean, comprehensive template for weekly project status updates.

Includes sections for accomplishments, blockers, next steps, and stakeholder communications...

Sep 2024
Agile & Scrum

Sprint Planning Checklist for Remote Teams

Essential checklist items for effective sprint planning in distributed environments.

Pre-meeting prep, facilitation techniques, and follow-up actions that ensure everyone stays aligned...

Sep 2024
Project Management

Stakeholder Communication Framework

How I structure communications for different stakeholder types and project phases.

From executive summaries to technical deep-dives - templates and timing for effective stakeholder management...

Aug 2024
Tools & Tech

Jira Automation Rules That Save Hours

Automation rules that streamline my workflow and reduce manual overhead.

From auto-assigning tickets to updating status fields - the rules that make Jira work for me, not against me...

Aug 2024
Agile & Scrum

Handling Blockers in Daily Standups

Techniques for identifying and resolving blockers without derailing the daily standup.

Escalation paths, time-boxing strategies, and follow-up mechanisms that keep the team moving forward...

Jul 2024
Templates

Meeting Agenda Template

A structured template for productive meetings with clear outcomes and action items.

Includes time allocations, participant roles, and follow-up tracking to ensure meetings drive results...

Jul 2024
Project Management

Risk Management in Agile Projects

How I integrate risk management into agile workflows without slowing down delivery.

Risk registers, mitigation strategies, and monitoring techniques that work within sprint cycles...

Jun 2024
Agile & Scrum

Building High-Performance Agile Teams

Lessons learned from building and coaching agile teams across different organizations.

Team formation, skill development, and culture building strategies that create sustainable high performance...

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