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In The Risk of Agile Coaching Becoming a “Bullsh*t Job” by Barry Overeem, emphasises the importance of demonstrating the job’s value through evidence-based management and clear goal setting.
In The OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), gapingvoid.com, explains how the loop applies to both military and business contexts, highlighting the need for quick decision-making and action over excessive analysis.
Sebastian Straube introduces the “Five-Second Test” as a usability technique to evaluate product design and messaging.
Yuval Yeret advises on descaling busy product portfolios to empower product teams and value streams. Empowered means having the decision rights, resources, and skills needed to discover and deliver product outcomes with minimal dependencies.
Talking of value streams, Maria Muir emphasises their importance in breaking down organisational silos and delivering customer value, detailing their structure and implementation.
Finally, Jeff Gothelf argues for the inclusion of financial projections in product stories to drive better decision-making and stakeholder communication.