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  How to Connect with James Gunaca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgunaca https://www.youtube.com/@CoachJamesGunaca https://www.jamesgunaca.com AI Companion-Generated Summary Quick recap James Gunaca, a veteran product manager, shared insights into Amazon’s product operating models and emphasized the importance of adapting strategies to context while acknowledging both successes and failures. He discussed common myths about working at Amazon, clarified the company’s approach … Read more

Download Materials  AI Companion Summary Please, note that the transcript below is in its original form and has not been modified, with the exception of removing names of the participants. Please, refer to the transcript, in conjunction with the recording and materials above. Global Scrum PI Planning Discussion Gene welcomed participants to a global, large-scale … Read more

  Graphic Materials Used:        The following challenges were touched upon: In a rush, to become agile, did your organization adopt an “operating model”, by incorrectly copy-pasting something that has been well known in the industry for year but required a much deeper understanding, before implementing? In a rush, to become product-centric … Read more

Tweet LinkedIn discussion Welcome to the ‘AGILE THEATHER CHAOS’ meeting! This is a typical situation at a large corporation or government agency that is trying to ‘finish doing agile by EoY, to check the box and claim a victory’:   Lots of conflicting priorities, between people that sit above teams and give teams marching orders. … Read more

Do you ever have to handle questions about estimation? In my experience, this topic still comes up in conversations frequently, and it seems that for many teams it is still not clear, how an absolute and relative estimation differ from each other, and when each one should be used. Usually, an absolute estimation is based on … Read more

How often do we hear inspirational-motivational speeches from C-level executives, when they present at a town hall?  Their reassurance about being on the same page about goals, mission, vision, alignment on strategy and execution is usually so strong!  They often talk about a successful transition to becoming a true customer-centric organization and winning hearts and … Read more

Additional references: Why Agile Roles Are Being Eliminated? What Are Systemic Root Causes Of This? Centralized vs. Decentralized Coaching

Abraçando as Comunidades Ageis Brasileiras e Portuguesas Super Short Survey / Pesquisa Super Curta   Relevant Resources: LeSS and SAFe: Understanding The Differences Co-Creator of Nexus (Richard Hundhausen) with LeSS Trainer (Greg Hutchings) SAFe: Market Share Increase. Rapid Growth. What is the recipe?   Questions Answered: Introduction to LeSS Can you briefly explain what LeSS … Read more