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Agile theater got you down? Fix broken standups, useless retrospectives, and process overhead that kills productivity.

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Agile Theatre Bingo: When Standups Become Stage Plays
Jul 14, 2025

Agile Theatre Bingo: When Standups Become Stage Plays

Your agile transformation has turned into performance art where everyone knows their role, but nobody remembers why they're on stage. Print this bingo card and make your ceremonies bearable.

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How to Run a Remote Retrospective That Isn't Awkward and Pointless
Jun 26, 2025

How to Run a Remote Retrospective That Isn't Awkward and Pointless

Your retrospectives are awkward therapy sessions. Here's a 5-step framework that identifies problems and drives change.

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Agile Theatre: The Most Expensive Improv Show in Tech
Jun 20, 2025

Agile Theatre: The Most Expensive Improv Show in Tech

Your agile costs $150K-200K annually in theater that burns teams. Fix scrum problems without destroying morale.

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