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?????????????? ???????????? - ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????? ?? As we kick off 2025, the Agile Alliance is still exploring how to better adapt Agile and Scrum to meet the needs of Product Management. Since August 2024, Andrew Park, founder of Edensoft Labs, has been connecting with Product Managers to hear their experiences and gather valuable insights. This work is ???????????????????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? and Andrew’s ongoing research into ??????????????-???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? (????????). The feedback so far has been fantastic - over 35 Product Managers have shared their thoughts, and these insights are already sparking meaningful conversations within the Agile Alliance, including with board member David Luke. Looking ahead, ????’???? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ????????, and we’d love for you to be part of this effort. ????????’?? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?? 1??: Book a 30-minute call with us. It’s quick, easy, and your insights will make a real impact. https://lnkd.in/eTc_S2HG 2??: Drop your thoughts in the comments below. No time for a call? Feel free to comment and spark some more conversation. 3??: Share this post. Help us reach more Product Managers and make an even bigger impact! This just takes a moment, and helps us to spread the word. #ProductManagement #Agile #Scrum #ReimaginingAgile

?? ?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? (???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ??????????????????) In a recent conversation with product leadership coach Simonetta Batteiger, we examined how Agile and Scrum often fall short in serving the full scope of modern product management. Here’s a breakdown of the key insights: ??????????’?? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????????????? Agile’s focus on rapid, incremental delivery can undermine strategic alignment. “It’s not just about how to ship fast; it’s about solving the right problems and aligning with business goals,” Simonetta emphasizes. ???????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????????: ?????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? Simonetta advocates moving beyond the limited Product Owner role to a model that prioritizes discovery, research, and stakeholder alignment. “If product managers are solely focused on churning out user stories, they miss a significant part of their role,” she asserts. ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????????????? We agreed that coupling authority with responsibility is essential for effective leadership. “You cannot hold product managers responsible for outcomes if they lack decision-making power,” Simonetta says. This alignment is crucial for avoiding frustration and boosting innovation. ???????????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????-?????????? Burnout rates among product managers range from 40-60%. Simonetta urges delegation of delivery tasks to free up time for strategic work. I’ve implemented this approach since 2004, which has significantly reduced the workload for product managers in my teams. ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? Simonetta calls for a shift to a product-oriented delivery model that not only supports rapid delivery but also empowers product managers to drive both customer and business value. “Agile must evolve to include strategic dimensions,” she notes. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWEnU22S #ProductManagement #ProductLeadership #AgileTransformation #ScrumMastery #StrategicAlignment #InnovationLeadership #BurnoutPrevention #ProductStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #AgileLeadership #ProductOwner #DigitalInnovation #TechLeadership

?? ?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? (???????????????? ???????? ???????? ??????????????????) ?? I recently spoke with Adam Ellsworth, Senior Product Manager at Lucid Software, about why Agile and Scrum often fall short in supporting product management efforts—particularly when engineers lack product and domain knowledge. Adam shared key insights from Lucid, where fostering a more product-aware engineering culture has led to better collaboration and outcomes. Key takeaways for Product Managers, Product Leaders, and CEOs: ? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????????: Traditional Agile assumes engineers understand the what and why, but they’re often focused only on the how. This leads to misaligned execution and makes product managers overburdened with tactical details. ? ??????????’?? ????????????????: At Lucid, culturally encouraging engineers to accumulate product knowledge has resulted in more informed decision-making and less micromanagement, allowing product managers to focus on strategic work and customer engagement. ? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????????????: When engineers understand the product’s mission, design choices improve, collaboration strengthens, and product managers can dedicate more time to driving vision and growth. Read the full article to see how evolving Agile and Scrum can create a more sustainable and strategic product development process! ?? https://lnkd.in/ebszaSnk #ProductManagement #Agile #Scrum #ProductLeadership #CEO #LucidSoftware #Collaboration #StrategicGrowth

?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? (???????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????) In a recent conversation with experienced product manager Tien Yuan, we delved into the challenges of using traditional Agile and Scrum frameworks in product management. Tien shared insightful ideas on how to rebalance the workload, improve team alignment, and create more adaptable processes: ?? “Too often, product managers end up as the ‘glue’ holding everything together. It’s exhausting and unsustainable, and it doesn’t have to be this way.” ?? “A senior engineer should be more than a coder—they should be a partner in designing the future.” ?? “It’s not enough to iterate quickly; we need to ensure that our teams are moving in the right direction. Alignment is critical to make sure that rapid iteration doesn’t just produce faster output but more meaningful outcomes.” Tien emphasizes that reimagining Agile and Scrum requires a shift from process-oriented thinking to a more strategic, outcome-focused approach. Read the full article to explore how better collaboration, flexible frameworks, and strategic alignment can transform product management: https://lnkd.in/edm98CeW #ProductManagement #Agile #Scrum #ProductLeaders #TechLeadership #AgileTransformation #BusinessOutcomes #UserCenteredDesign #AgileAlliance #SaaS #StrategicProductDevelopment

?? “???????? ???? ???????? ????????” ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????????????????????? ??????????????????????, ?????? ???????????????????????? ?? In today’s product development world, the “stay in your lane” mentality is holding teams back. When product, design, and engineering operate in silos, collaboration suffers, innovation stalls, and teams become disconnected from the mission. My latest article explores how the ?????????????? ???????? ??????????—a unified approach where product managers, designers, and engineers work in continuous collaboration—creates “missionaries” who are deeply invested in the product’s success. ?? ?????? ??????????????????: 1. Why the product trio approach fosters purpose-driven, cross-functional alignment. 2. The limitations of dual-track Agile and how it can lead to disengaged, task-focused “mercenaries.” 3. How real-time collaboration (supported by a Flex Engineer role) maintains focus while boosting agility. 4. The importance of shared goals, real-time feedback, and celebrating cross-functional wins. By replacing outdated handoffs with a collaborative “???????????????????????? ??????????,” teams can build products that truly resonate with users. ?? ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eU_ckzQb #ProductManagement #ProductLeadership #Innovation #Collaboration #ProductTrio #Engineering #Design #BusinessAgility #CEOs #CTOs #ProductDevelopment

?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? (???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ??????????????????) In my recent conversation with product strategy expert Scott Sehlhorst, we tackled how Agile and Scrum need a reboot to meet the demands of modern, complex software projects. While Agile and Scrum were groundbreaking, the explosion in software complexity since their inception has revealed significant gaps in supporting strategic, product-centric development. Key insights from Scott include: 1. ?? ?????? ??????????????-?????????????? ????????????????: Traditional Scrum roles and processes were built for a different era. Today’s teams need frameworks that empower development teams as strategic partners, not just order-takers. 2. ??????????-???????????????????? ??????????????????????????: Scott emphasizes that product, design, and engineering must work together continuously, rather than relying on a handoff model. The “product trio” approach ensures that customer value, technical feasibility, and design are aligned throughout the development process. 3. ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ??????????: Instead of just meeting sprint timelines, iterations should focus on delivering full features that address real customer needs. 4. ???????????????????? ????????????: Scott shares why empowering teams to determine the how of product builds can unlock greater creativity and faster problem-solving. Read the full article to explore how an evolved Agile and Scrum framework can drive true business agility. Read more ? https://lnkd.in/eq_NC5np #ProductManagement #Agile #Scrum #BusinessAgility #ProductStrategy #Leadership #CEOs #CTOs #Innovation

?? ?????????????????? ????????????????????’?? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? (????????) ?? Recently, Curtis Michelson of Product Tank asked me how Perplexity’s innovative product culture (https://lnkd.in/gXUbSwfi) compares with ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? (????????). While Perplexity emphasizes parallelization and autonomy, POSE takes a different approach by bridging the gap between product management and technical teams, fostering mutual understanding and cultivating strong software craftsmanship from within. By integrating AI into daily workflows and enabling scalable, maintainable codebases, POSE sets the foundation for success in even the most complex projects. In today’s tech landscape, building large, highly complex products means evolving beyond traditional frameworks like Agile, Scrum, or SAFe. ?? That’s why I developed POSE—a framework designed to empower product managers and engineering leaders to collaborate more effectively, reduce product manager burnout, and deliver high-quality, user-centric software. ?? Want to dive deeper? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eE8zntiF ?? My upcoming book also offers actionable strategies that promise greater alignment between product management and engineering, streamlining the product manager role, reducing stress, and lowering the risk of burnout. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dvY26hn2 #Perplexity #ProductManagement #EngineeringLeadership #ProductOriented #SoftwareCraftsmanship #POSE #ProductStrategy #Agile #Scrum #SAFe #SoftwareDevelopment #CrossFunctionalTeams

?? ?????????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????: ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???? ???????? ??????????????-???????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?? ???????????????????????? In a recent interview, Agile Alliance board member David Luke discussed transforming Agile to be more product-focused. By leading the Reimagining Agile initiative, he aims to align product management, design, and Agile to deliver customer-driven products that meet market needs. David shared his experience at a leading bank, where Agile was adapted to focus on outcomes over process efficiency. ?? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????????? Traditional Agile frameworks often prioritize process over product outcomes. At the bank, teams struggled to align product vision with delivery, leading to a transformation that focused on customer results. ?? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???? ??????????????-???????????????? ?????????? 1. Customer Feedback: Integrating customer insights at every stage ensured alignment with market needs. 2. Pacing Development: Development speed was adjusted to meet product milestones. 3. Dynamic Planning: Flexible planning allowed teams to pivot based on real-time feedback. 4. Cross-Functional Teams: “Quads” of product, design, and engineering improved collaboration. 5. Unified Teams: Onshore and offshore teams were integrated for consistent, scalable delivery. ?? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? 1. Outcome-Focused Reviews: Sprint reviews and retrospectives shifted focus toward product results. 2. Enhanced Collaboration: Communication between product managers, designers, and engineers was improved to keep product goals central. ?? ???????????????????????? ??????????????-?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? 1. Clear Pathways: Career paths emphasized product strategy, design, and collaboration. 2. Retaining Talent: A product-focused approach attracted and retained talent driven by tangible results. ?? ?????????????? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????????? 1. Better Product Alignment: Stronger collaboration between product and engineering teams improved outcomes. 2. Higher Customer Satisfaction: Teams responded faster to market needs, boosting satisfaction. 3. Scalability & Flexibility: A more flexible, scalable model met evolving demands. ?? ???????????????????? David Luke’s approach shows how adapting Agile to be more product-oriented benefits product managers and engineering leaders. By embedding customer feedback, adjusting development cadence, and fostering alignment, teams become more responsive. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d_-CGmbr, and for more actionable strategies, check out my book, ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? (????????): https://lnkd.in/dvY26hn2 #ProductManagement #EngineeringLeadership #Agile #CrossFunctionalTeams #Innovation #ProductStrategy

?? ?????????????????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????? – ???????????????? ???????? ????????-?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?? In a recent conversation with Anna-Katharina Reykowski, we dove into how Agile and Scrum can better align with a Product Operating Model. Agile’s rituals, while useful, can sometimes overshadow the real goal: delivering great products that bring long-term value. We discussed three key areas to focus on: 1.????????????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ??????????: Teams must evolve beyond just technologists and become Product Engineers, acquiring deep domain knowledge to align better with the product vision. 2.??????????????????? ????????????????????????????: Predictable delivery timelines and costs are crucial for managing complexity in larger organizations. Refined estimates based on real-time data can help. 3.?????????????????-???????????? ??????????????: It’s time to debunk the focus on story points and velocity. Teams should be measured by their impact—customer satisfaction, usability, and business results. ?? Read the full article to explore how we can refocus Agile on product outcomes and efficiency: https://lnkd.in/eqrdHqaH #ProductManagement #AgileTransformation #ProductOperatingModel #Agile #Scrum #SoftwareEngineering #BusinessAgility #OutcomeDriven #AnnaKatharinaReykowski