Category: Training
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And Then There’s the Ellipsis… My Soft-Landing Punctuation
In my last blog, I defended the em dash—my dramatic soulmate, my expressive interrupter, my punctuation ride-or-die. But now, we are shifting from bold entrances to quiet exits. Because while the em dash makes statements, the ellipsis… let’s you breathe. The ellipsis doesn’t judge. It doesn’t interrupt or demand structure or precision. It just… lets…
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In Defense of the Em Dash “—”
My Longtime Love Affair with a Misunderstood Punctuation Mark In writing recently, I’ve caught myself replacing my beloved em dash with other punctuation—most notably the semicolon. While the semicolon is a great mark, it’s not the same. Why Replace the Em Dash? AI engines are huge users of this punctuation mark and “everyone” is saying…
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Agile Training Is Not Just For Your New Hires
Outdated Agile Habits Hurt Everyone When is it time for a team to review its Agile ceremonies? Is Agile training only for your new hires? More importantly, when does a team slip into the dangerous mindset of: “We already know Agile; we don’t need any updated training!”? Teams frequently become comfortable with the rhythm of…
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Bridging the Gap: Product Manager to Scrum Master
Growing Into The Space Between These Roles This is Part 1 in a 2-part series. It’s often a confusing space… are you a Product Manager, a Product Owner, or a Scrum Master? Many times you are all of these, no matter what your job description or title actually states. This blog is about how bridging…