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The 12 Essential Attributes of High-Performing Product Teams

A Guide to Product Team Excellence Ever wonder why some product teams consistently ship amazing features while others struggle to meet basic deadlines? The difference isn't just talent. It's how these teams operate. In today's competitive landscape, the way your product team functions can make or break your success. The best teams share 12 key attributes…

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January 28, 2025
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Team Effectiveness Models: 8 Frameworks for Product Leaders

Product managers and product development leaders encounter countless references to team effectiveness models—from Tuckman's stages to Google's research to Lencioni's dysfunctions. But which insights actually matter for building high-performance product teams? This guide explains the most popular models and shows how to apply their key elements using one practical visual framework. Building high-performance teams requires understanding…

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January 14, 2025
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Product Manager Salary Guide 2025: What You Can Really Earn

Considering a career in product management or looking to benchmark your current compensation? The product management field continues to offer attractive salaries and growth opportunities across industries. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the latest product manager salary data for 2025, including factors that impact earnings and how to maximize your income potential. Product Manager…

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January 6, 2025
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Tales of the Bizarro Scrum – The Variable Sprint Duration

Statement: Dev Manager “We have a lot of work for this Sprint, so we are going with a 4-week Sprint instead of a 2-week Sprint.” Anti-pattern: The Variable Sprint Duration. Problem: Variable Sprint durations disrupt the rhythm of the team. Recommendation: Determine the amount of work to take on based on the Sprint duration instead of…

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January 5, 2025
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AgileDC 2024

On September 30, Fadi Stephan attended AgileDC in Washington DC and presented Building High Performing Teams. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the talk: Building High-Performing Team Slides High Performing Teams Canvas To learn more about how to build high-performing teams, check out the Building High Performing Teams Workshop.

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September 30, 2024
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Building High-Performing Teams Presentation

Abstract: Most organizations and teams use Scrum to build better products. They understand the benefits that Scrum provides from a product development perspective in terms of faster time to market, reduced risk, increased visibility, improved adaptability, and increased customer satisfaction. Few, however, understand or know how to use Scrum to build better teams. Come to this…

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September 27, 2024
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2024 Regional Scrum Gathering In Ghent

On June 6-7, Fadi Stephan attended the Regional Scrum Gathering in Ghent and presented 6 Tips for Effective Product Backlog Refinement. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the talk: 6 Tips For Effective Product Backlog Refinement Slides 6 Tips For Effective Product Backlog Refinement Blog 13 Patterns For Splitting User Stories The Product Backlog…

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June 5, 2024
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UX in an Agile World Presentation

At the 2024 Global Scrum Gathering in New Orleans, Fadi Stephan presented on integrating UX work on Scrum teams. Below is the abstract of the talk, along with the presentation slides. Abstract: Many UX designers struggle to work within a Scrum environment and see Scrum as a framework mainly for programmers. Working in time-boxed Sprints and…

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May 20, 2024
Read more about the article The High Performing Team Canvas
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The High Performing Team Canvas

The High Performing Team Canvas: A Powerful Tool for Team Development and Assessment Building high-performing teams doesn't happen by accident. It requires deliberate attention to specific elements that create the conditions for excellence. The High Performing Team Canvas provides a structured framework that helps leaders and teams identify, visualize, and develop the critical components needed for…

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April 15, 2024
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The Evolution of Management Trends

How Leadership Approaches Have Transformed Over 100 Years The way we build products and manage teams has undergone remarkable transformations over the past century. As business challenges grew more complex, management approaches evolved to meet these new demands. Let's explore the key management methodologies that have shaped how organizations operate today, from the assembly lines of…

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February 20, 2024
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Teaching vs. Mentoring vs. Coaching vs. Facilitation

Depending on the situation and the context, a Scrum Master might switch stances between teaching, mentoring, coaching, and facilitation. These are some of the stances a Scrum Master might take and below is a brief description of the difference between them: Teaching Teaching is about knowledge sharing. A Scrum Master has some knowledge to share with…

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January 15, 2024
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Leadership Agility in a VUCA World: Strategies for Success

Discover why leadership agility is essential in today's VUCA world. Learn 4 critical practices to help your organization thrive amid volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. The business landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. As a leader today, you're facing significant challenges: rapid technological shifts, global competition, and constant market disruptions. This isn't just occasional…

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December 12, 2023
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Creating Powerful Sprint Goals: A Practical Guide for Agile Teams

How to Write an Effective Sprint Goal? Crafting effective Sprint Goals is essential for Scrum team success. A well-written Sprint Goal provides focus, direction, and purpose for your team's work during each Sprint. This guide will show you exactly how to create Sprint Goals that drive meaningful outcomes. What Makes a Sprint Goal Effective? Great Sprint…

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November 14, 2023
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Self-Organizing Team Canvas Presentation

At the 2023 Global Scrum Gathering in Amsterdam, Fadi Stephan presented on the Self-Organizing Team Canvas. Below is the abstract of the talk, along with the presentation slides and a blog post related to the presentation. Abstract: One of the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto states that “The best architecture, requirements, and designs emerge from…

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October 10, 2023
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2023 Global Scrum Gathering in Amsterdam

On October 10-12, 2023, Fadi Stephan presented at the Global Scrum Gathering in Amsterdam on The Self Organizing Team Canvas. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the talk: The Self Organizing Team Canvas Presentation Slides How to use the Self Organizing Team Canvas Download The Self Organizing Team Canvas Additional Templates and The Scrum…

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October 9, 2023