Every project manager has faced it—the recurring issue that keeps surfacing sprint after sprint. Maybe it’s testing delays, approval bottlenecks, or scope creep that never truly gets addressed. You fix it once, and it comes back again. And again. If you're tired of playing whack-a-mole with delivery problems, it's time to get structured.Enter DMAIC—a proven, five-step improvement framework from Lean Six Sigma that helps you tackle chronic project pain points with precision and lasting impact.

Daily standups are a cornerstone of Agile delivery—a quick sync to align the team, surface blockers, and maintain momentum. But too often, they become robotic status updates or, worse, a box to check on the Agile to-do list.  So how do we breathe life back into this ceremony? The answer lies in Kaizen—the Japanese principle of continuous improvement.

If you've ever felt like your project team spends more time reacting than delivering, you're not alone. In many organizations, project managers are stuck in firefighting mode—rushing from one crisis to the next, solving problems as they explode, and barely catching their breath before the next deadline looms.  But what if we could shift from chaos to calm? From reactive to proactive? That’s where Lean thinking comes in.

If you’ve ever stared at a huge task thinking, “Where do I even start?” — you're not alone. Whether you're a project manager, a product owner, or just trying to organize your day, sometimes we all need help breaking things down. That’s where Goblin.Tools Magic ToDo comes in. It’s a clever little web app designed to turn overwhelming tasks into bite-sized, manageable steps. And yes—it’s powered by AI.

If you’ve ever wished for a knowledgeable project management buddy who’s available 24/7, never loses patience, and knows the difference between a RAID log and a Gantt chart—you’re going to love PMOtto. PMOtto is a custom-built AI assistant designed specifically for project managers, product owners, and PMO leaders. Whether you're running Scrum stand-ups, juggling hybrid delivery frameworks, or just trying to hit those KPIs before your next steering committee meeting, PMOtto is here to help—with plain language, practical tips, and zero ego.

Agile was born in a world of co-located teams, sticky notes, and face-to-face standups. But today, distributed teams are the norm, not the exception. The challenge? Keeping Scrum ceremonies engaging, collaborative, and high-impact when your team spans time zones and home offices.

Agile frameworks like SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban have brought structure to iterative delivery and scaled collaboration—but are we leaving behind the human side of agility? In today’s digital workplaces, Agile leaders must do more than manage backlogs and velocity. We must create spaces where empathy, equity, and ethics are embedded into how we work.

Agile frameworks promote collaboration, adaptability, and rapid value delivery. But how do we maintain those principles when traditional contracts often emphasize rigid timelines, fixed scope, and punitive penalties? If Agile is about embracing change, then our contracts need to evolve too.

Retrospectives are the heartbeat of Agile. They’re where teams pause, reflect, and commit to doing better. But too often, retros become routine—rote check-ins with little actionable output. When retros lose their edge, so does continuous improvement.

As Agile project managers, we pride ourselves on adaptability, transparency, and delivering value early and often. But even the most seasoned Agile leaders can struggle with forecasting velocity, managing team dynamics, or catching risks before they derail delivery. Enter AI—our newest team member.

Implementing or optimizing Applied Epic is rarely a plug-and-play project. Customization is often necessary to align the system with your agency’s unique workflows, compliance needs, and customer service models. But with great flexibility comes complexity—especially for project managers tasked with balancing stakeholder expectations, technical constraints, and timelines.

Data migration is one of the most critical—and often most underestimated—components of any Applied Epic project. Whether you're moving from a legacy system like TAM or migrating from another platform entirely, mishandling the transition can lead to lost records, operational downtime, and compliance risks.