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From Vibe Coding to Scalable AI: Lessons for Modern Product Builders

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Practical insights on prototyping, experimentation, and trust - in the age of AI. Key Insights Vibe coding is becoming an essential skill for Product Managers , with applications ranging from quick prototyping to debugging and connecting tools. The chaotic rollout of GPT-5 highlights how vital empathy , openness , and careful execution are for sustaining user trust in product management. True experimentation isn’t just about tools or tests—it flourishes in ethical, data-driven cultures that value curiosity and continuous learning. There’s an AI Enthusiasm Paradox : beginners often show more excitement, while experts approach AI with greater caution. Developing AI features requires consistent practices such as guardrails , ongoing evaluation, and breaking down knowledge silos. For creatives, two paths emerge: either “walk away” to focus on slower, deeper work, or “dance” by leveraging AI tools for amplified impact. Overdependence on AI tools risks weakening le...
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What does Continuous Delivery say about Test Strategy?

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"90% done."  The three most dangerous words in tech. We've all been there! The team grinds for six weeks. Energy is high. Progress charts look great. Then comes the big reveal, only to hear, "This isn't quite what I had in mind." Suddenly, that 90% feels more like 10%. The frustration is crushing. What went wrong? It wasn't a lack of effort. It was a lack of feedback. The project's most critical test—"Did we build the right thing?"—was saved for the very end. This is a broken pattern. Testing isn't a final phase you tack on; it's a continuous conversation that should start on day one. It's a whole-team activity, not just a QA function. A truly robust test strategy, as seen in Continuous Delivery, isn't just about automated unit and integration tests. It also includes crucial business-facing checks like usability testing, showcases, and exploratory sessions. It answers two questions constantly: "Are we building it right?...
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Increasing your Agile Team's Outcome Predictability

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Understanding Predictability in Agile Team Outcomes   "Understanding Predictability in Agile Team Outcomes" refers to the study or analysis of how consistent and reliable the results or achievements of a team practicing agile methodologies can be. This involves examining the factors that contribute to the team's ability to deliver on time and within scope, as well as identifying potential challenges or obstacles that may impact their predictability. By understanding these dynamics, organizations can better manage and optimize their agile teams for more consistent and successful outcomes. In today's rapidly changing world, the significance of accurate weather forecasts cannot be overstated. Similarly, in the world of software development, predictability is crucial for Agile teams. The ability to deliver outcomes predictably is a key factor in Agile team success. Achieving predictability can be challenging for Agile teams due to various factors such as capacity planning...
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Stop starting, start finishing.

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Limiting WIP & reasons for high WIP My first post on Kanban  deserved a sequel for sure! While it isn’t possible to have literally no work in progress, the overall goal of a project team is to finish as many things as they can, and not be in a state of continually starting. Having too much #WIP makes this goal even more difficult.  The impact of too much WIP on efficiency and throughput is one of the reasons it is often regarded as a concern. According to studies, the cost of context change is frequently far more than people anticipate. It is evident that dropping one object and taking up another cannot be done in such a way that no time or energy is spent between the two. However, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the loss is rarely worth the gain. These apparent consequences of having too much going on are easy to identify once you know what you're looking at. Looking around the team, you'll notice that there are many tasks open, few of which are done, and man...
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Mastering the Daily Scrum

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- A Key Ingredient for Agile Success Introduction: In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, staying on top of tasks, priorities, and progress is essential. The Daily Scrum, often referred to as the Daily Standup, is a cornerstone of the Agile methodology. It's a brief, focused meeting that empowers teams to synchronize, collaborate, and make data-driven decisions. In this blog post, we'll dive into the what, why, and how of the Daily Scrum to help you harness its potential for your agile projects. What is the Daily Scrum/Daily Stand-up? The Daily Scrum is a daily ritual (a scrum event) that brings the entire team together for a brief, time-boxed catch up. Its primary objectives are: Synchronization: Ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding the sprint goal and knows what to work upon given the priority. Collaboration: Encourage open communication among team members. Identify and Remove Obstacles: Highlight any impediments that need res...
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Agile is not your gas pedal.

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 -  Back to basics It has been more than 2 decades since the agile manifesto was incubated and eventually published. For those who understood the agile values & principles well, 'agile' has been more than a  word in the English dictionary - they have been living agile or being agile . The others, have 'generally' been doing agile with full cognizance & often, labelling it not good for managing project lifecycles - often calling it a misfit . No offence, but this population believes that "agile  is a gas pedal "  & just doing agile will help deliver outcomes faster & sooner . Talking of outcomes, quite often it is perceived that "no matter what project management methodology or technology you use, in the end - all that matters is the outcome!" Is it? Really?!? What about the journey or team hardship, change in plans (etc.) enroute to the destination or simply put  the outcomes ? This ability to change course/action plans is what I'...
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Kanban and "the art & science of visualization"

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  A wise man once said-   Agile is more than just standing up and burning down!  Talking of KANBAN, one of the key principles is – Visualize the flow of work In other words,  "manage work instead of people" . It says "people tend to manage people because it's visible . If the work cannot be seen, the human nature tends to measure what can be seen, but that doesn't make it the right thing to measure"      Best,    Jasdev Singh ( S crum S ervant)
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