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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 2h

⚠️ Fast ≠ Forward.

Speeding in the wrong direction doesn’t get you ahead—it gets you lost, faster.

When execution fails, bad #leaders blame teams of the strategy.

Real agility isn’t just about speed—it’s about direction.

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Speed as a Shield: How Leaders Shift Blame to Teams

Bad leaders use speed as a scapegoat to protect bad strategy. When execution fails, is velocity really the issue—or is leadership dodging accountability?

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 4h

Moving fast without a strong foundation isn’t agility—it’s a crash waiting to happen. #WorkSmarter

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 18h

🔍 Insights don’t mean much unless they drive change.

The Insight Game is designed to help teams turn feedback into meaningful improvements, making it an essential tool for Agile teams and classrooms alike.

#AgileClassrooms #productmanagement
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The Insight Game

Struggling with making feedback useful? Using the Insight Game converts feedback into actionable insights. This method helps you analyze feedback, prioritize actions, and enhance outcomes. For anytime you get feedback and turn it into actionable imp

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 1d

🧨 #DarkScrum Alert

The team “self-organizes” by waiting patiently to be told what to do.
Their main job is to self-organize to execute the orders from management.
This isn’t autonomy. It’s choreography.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 1d

Action without strategy is chaos. Strategy without action is a dream. Are you balancing both? #Leadership

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 1d

Carlos left our Scrum class with confidence and a few new tricks.
Hands-on beats endless slides every time.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 2d

💡 Giving feedback is easy. Making it useful is harder.

The Advice Game turns feedback into a powerful learning tool by making it engaging and structured.
A free tool for professionals and students.

#AgileClassrooms #productmanagement
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The Advice Game

Tired of long, unproductive feedback sessions? Get better results with the Advice Game! This science-backed approach yields actionable feedback in a safe, collaborative space.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 2d

Are you chasing checkmarks or creating change? Focus on what truly moves the needle. #Productivity

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 2d

🤝 Every successful team needs a strong foundation.

The Team Alliance Canvas helps students define their values, set shared expectations, and align on their goals.

Make student teamwork work!

Try it in your classroom today! #AgileClassrooms #edu
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Team Alliance Canvas | Free Student Collaboration & Team Agreement Template

Help your students build shared values, set team norms, and collaborate with accountability. Download the free Team Alliance Canvas — includes a template, reflection questions, and a values guide for classroom and group use.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 3d

If PBL is draining your time and energy, you’re not alone.
Too much effort. Not enough skill-building.
There’s a better way.

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#teacherlife #AgileClassrooms

Why PBL Falls Short—and What Agile Classrooms Do Better

Many teachers struggle with PBL’s flaws. Discover why Agile Classrooms offers a smarter, simpler, and more sustainable way to build real student skills.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 3d

Your to-do list isn’t a bucket—it’s a filter. What actually deserves your attention today? #Focus

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 3d

Camille says our Product Owner class was 100 % worth it. She already knew Scrum and still picked up new insights... that’s saying something! sbee.link/y38eq9vxrm

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 3d

⚖️ How much choice should students have in their learning?

The Spectrum of Choice helps educators find the right balance between teacher guidance and student autonomy.

Get the resource now! #AgileClassrooms #edu
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Infographic - Spectrum Choice

Download the 'Spectrum of Choice' infographic to responsibly cultivate self-directed learners in your Agile Classroom. This guide offers a five-stage strategy to expand student choice while maintaining essential teacher guidance. Perfect for nurturin

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 4d

The blocker is an executive. The Scrum Masters fix is a shrug.
When management causes the mess, the Scrum Master suddenly goes quiet.

#DarkScrum #Agile #Scrum
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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 4d

I am giving a name to what is happening now with companies laying people off because of #AI.

Chop & Slop.

Fire qualified humans and replace them with incompetent AI slop.

Everything is fine.

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 4d

Great leadership isn’t about command and control—it’s about clearing the way for success. #Leadership

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 4d

🤔 Struggling to make better decisions in the classroom?

The CHOOSER Method helps you weigh options, cut through distractions, and make clear, confident choices.

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#AgileClassrooms #edu

The CHOOSER Method

Master decision-making with the CHOOSER Method. Download the free template to make better choices and reduce stress in your life.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 5d

Avoiding failure often means avoiding growth.

✅ Fall safely
✅ Recover quickly
✅ Improve faster

#Iteration #Resilience #AgileClassrooms

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Ukemi: The Art of Failing Forward with Grace

Learn how the Judo practice of Ukemi helps you fall smarter, recover faster, and grow stronger—at work, in life, and in learning. Try failing forward.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 5d

When students drive their own learning, grades become a side effect of growth. #AgileClassrooms #SelfDirectedLearning

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 5d

Amber liked the humor and the environment in our Outcome-Led Product Management class. Even seasoned agilists can discover something new: sbee.link/jdun7r98pc

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 6d

🔁 Reflection is the key to growth.

The Retrospective Guide introduces students to a structured way of looking back at their learning journey, identifying strengths, and finding ways to improve.

Download the guide! #AgileClassrooms #edu
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Routine - Retrospective

Download the Learning Sprint Retrospective protocol guide to make learning authentic & empower students for the future with an Agile Classroom.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 6d

Skills aren’t taught. They’re caught. Drills beat lectures. Practice builds mastery. How do you see this play out in your work?
#Leadership #Growth #Success

John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 6d

🎤 Student learning should be seen and heard!

The Review Guide helps students present their work, gather feedback, and refine their skills in a structured way.

Free! #AgileClassrooms #edu
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Review Routine Guide | Because the Best Feedback Happens Before the Grade

Download the free Review Routine Guide for K–12 educators. Structure student feedback, improve collaboration, and develop 21st-century skills with this proven protocol.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 7d

💬 MVP? Technical debt? Sprints?

If Agile terms confuse your team…

✅ This post explains 10 better ways to say what you mean

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Agile Terms Explained: 10 Ways to Get Stakeholder Buy-In

Struggling to explain Agile? Use these 10 simple ways to clarify Agile terms, improve understanding, and get buy-in from teams, leaders, and educators.

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John Miller @agileclassrooms.bsky.social · 7d

Agility without sanity is just adding more chaos. Get sane before you go agile. How do you see this play out in your work? #Leadership #Growth #Success

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