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Learn how to address concerns about incomplete data transfers during cloud migration, with practical steps for planning, risk mitigation, and using …

Private advanced Scrum Master classes offering immersive learning to improve team outcomes and agile skills, tailored for organisations seeking better …

Explains the Definition of Done, its purpose, key steps, and how to assess when work is complete in agile projects, including practical exercises and …

Explores how performance metrics shape team engagement and collaboration, highlighting the impact of measurement on behaviour, motivation, and …

Explains how Caman complements Scrum by providing transparency and insights to optimise workflows, identify bottlenecks, and improve processes across …

Explores how clear, precise language and transparency help build political capital and support effective agile transformations within organisations.

Simon Reindl and Martin Hinshelwood discuss the role of precise language and transparency in Agile practices at Microsoft, highlighting why clarity in …

Explores how precise language and context shape transparency and understanding in Agile, highlighting why word choice matters for effective …

Explains how immersive learning combines Agile and Scrum theory with hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and expert guidance to boost skills, …

Explores how immersive learning in Scrum fosters strong peer relationships, enhancing collaboration, trust, and long-term growth for practitioners …

Explores how immersive learning in Scrum training reduces cognitive load, boosts engagement, and improves retention through shorter, interactive, …

Explains how continuous learning helps you stay relevant, seize new opportunities, and grow personally and professionally through reading, community, …

Learn key negotiation skills for product owners, including empathy, active listening, and strategic questioning, inspired by *Never Split the …

Explores when "fake it till you make it" works or fails in Agile teams, stressing the need for real expertise, coaching, and continuous learning over …

Discover how continuous learning, embracing trial and error, and caring deeply about your craft drive professional growth, resilience, and lasting …

Discover how immersive learning empowers experienced Agile professionals to deepen skills, tackle real-world challenges, and accelerate growth through …

Explore how Agile 2023 in Scotland brings together tech professionals to share insights, foster collaboration, and highlight Agile’s impact on the …

The most valuable outcome of a consulting engagement is achieving systemic change—transforming organisational behaviours, systems, and culture for …

Explains a pay-later training programme for the underemployed: pay 30% upfront, with the balance due only after securing suitable employment and …

The 4-day training format offers shorter, well-paced sessions with breaks, allowing participants to absorb content, reflect, and return with deeper …

A personal story highlighting how Agile consulting and Scrum workshops sparked lasting transformation for a development team, with impact felt years …

Martin Hinshelwood answers questions on integrating UX into Scrum teams, sharing practical advice from his experience teaching Professional Scrum with …

Explains how evidence-based portfolio management helps organisations extend agile practices beyond teams, enabling greater responsiveness and improved …

Learn how to use VSTS sync migration tools for flexible, selective TFS to VSTS migrations, including setup, configuration, field mapping, and …

Explains how Scrum and Continuous Delivery work together, highlighting their complementary roles in agile software development and practical …

VSTS Sync Migration Tool adds new features and bug fixes for bulk work item updates, project migration, query transfer, and improved notifications for …

Explains the UK Government Cloud First policy, its mandate for public cloud adoption in central government, and challenges faced by public sector …

Learn how to sync Windows special folders like Documents and Desktop to OneDrive for Business, ensuring automatic cloud backup and easy access across …

Step-by-step guide to moving OneDrive for Business files to a different drive in Windows without re-downloading, freeing up space and preserving file …

Agile in Africa 2016 brought together experts in Accra, Ghana to promote genuine Agile practices, share knowledge, and support local development …

Learn how to rename a Team Project in TFS 2015, including step-by-step instructions, admin requirements, compatibility notes, and tips for minimising …

Plan your upgrade to Team Foundation Server 2015 as support for TFS 2010 ends soon. Prepare for major schema changes, lengthy upgrades, and new …

Schedule of public courses and events on Visual Studio ALM, TFS, DevOps, and Scrum in 2015 Q2, including live online training and key industry …

Explains how to resolve a "Could not load file or assembly" error when configuring Build vNext Agent on Windows Server 2012 R2 with Visual Studio 2015 …

Learn how to set up and manage nested team structures in Visual Studio ALM and TFS using Area Paths or Team Fields for flexible project organisation …

Learn how to connect a machine to an Azure-hosted domain controller by configuring virtual networks, DNS settings, and joining the domain through …

Explains key scenarios, challenges, and tools for migrating from on-premise TFS to Visual Studio Online, including project consolidation, splitting, …

Learn how to set up a DNS server with a static IP for an Azure Virtual Network, enabling domain joining and name resolution for all connected virtual …

Explains how to resolve Microsoft Surface 3 boot issues by renaming the USB drive to "BOOTME", a required but undocumented step for successful USB …

Learn how to move an Azure virtual machine to a virtual network by deleting the VM, preserving its disks, and recreating it within the desired network …

Step-by-step guide to installing Visual Studio 2015 alongside 2013 on Windows 10, including tips for avoiding common errors and ensuring …

Learn how to enable seamless single sign-on for Visual Studio Online by integrating corporate identities via Active Directory and Azure, ensuring …

Learn how to transfer MSDN benefits from a personal Microsoft ID to an organisational account by cancelling existing subscriptions and reactivating …

Learn how to move a VHD blob between Azure storage accounts using PowerShell, including authentication steps and handling private containers for …

A first-hand account of upgrading a Surface Pro 2 to Windows 10 Technical Preview, exploring Microsoft’s shift to agile development and continuous …

A personal account of taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to support Yorkhill Children's Charity, highlighting a family’s experience with childhood …

Step-by-step guide to merging multiple TFS Team Projects into one, covering TFS Integration Tools setup, configuration, work item and source control …

Personal reflections on Scottish independence, exploring self-determination, media bias, economic control, immigration, and the long-term value for …

A review of switching to the Dell Venue 8 Pro for frequent business travel, covering device performance, workflow changes, and practical pros and cons …

Explains how to permanently delete work items from TFS or VSO using witadmin or C# code, including safety tips and batch deletion for large numbers of …

Guide to running router firmware in a Hyper-V VM for reliable DHCP and internet access on restrictive networks, avoiding MAC/IP limits and external …

Explains how to resolve "Access denied user needs label permission" errors in TFS by adjusting label permissions at the root folder to allow …

Step-by-step guide to importing Excel data into TFS with full history, using VBA to format records as HTML tables for the History field and ensuring …

Step-by-step guide to migrating emails and data from Google Mail to Office 365, covering IMAP, POP, and PowerShell methods, plus challenges and …

Guide to upgrading to Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview, including key features, app recommendations, update steps, and known issues for early …

A personal account of blogging from the French Alps, discussing challenges of writing and publishing posts using OneNote, Word, and limited devices …

Learn how to add, manage, and switch multiple email aliases on a single Microsoft ID, simplifying account access and reducing the need for multiple …

Step-by-step guide to manually installing Windows Server 2012 R2 Update 1, including required update order, restart tips, and post-update checks for …

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Release Management 2013, including Server, Client, and Deployment Agent for Visual Studio and Team …