The Commoditisation Curve: What Happens After Methodologies Go Mainstream

By: Niall McShane Published on: 04/09/2025

I've watched this pattern for decades. A methodology emerges. Early adopters become high-paid specialists. Then it goes mainstream, and suddenly everyone's a practitioner.

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How a CPO Redesigned Decision Flow to Build Product Ownership

By: Niall McShane Published on: 13/08/2025

A Chief Product Officer eliminated bottlenecks by giving product managers direct stakeholder access, then coached everyone to succeed. Practical example of building product ownership.

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What I Always Do as Part of Any Agile Engagement (Even If It's Not Asked For or I'm Not Paid For It)

By: Niall McShane Published on: 18/07/2025

An agile consultant reveals the one thing he always does first in every engagement - even when clients don't ask for it or pay for it.

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The Short Guide to Agile Delivery Forecasting

By: Niall McShane Published on: 04/07/2025

Struggling with unpredictable delivery and vague forecasts? This short guide walks through four practical steps to build confidence, improve planning, and make agile delivery predictable again.

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