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The Agile cities we build

As Test Managers, our role isn’t just to ensure defect-free releases — it’s to navigate the evolving landscapes of Agile teams. Quality…

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The Agile cities we build

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The Meeting Playbook

Before a meeting with a potential supplier, I spent an evening researching their technology and its potential fit for our product. I…

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The Meeting Playbook

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Stability midst constant change

Agile teams, like Leonia, evolve constantly — but true resilience comes from anchoring in core values. Without cognitive guardrails, rapid…

Jun 14

Stability midst constant change

Jun 14

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The Boundary Keeper

Working in R&D meant collaborating across departments, and sometimes, boundaries blurred. During one project, a colleague tried to offload…

Jun 12

The Boundary Keeper

Jun 12

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The power of a name

Just as Andria finds identity in names, Agile teams find stability in emotional labeling. Unspoken emotions don’t vanish — they surface as…

Jun 7

The power of a name

Jun 7

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The Professional Voice

Presenting a critical project update to the leadership team was nerve-wracking. I rehearsed my points, ensuring I sounded confident…

Jun 5

The Professional Voice

Jun 5

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The Venting Room

After a particularly tough sprint, one of my teammates was visibly frustrated. I caught her in the hallway, and she started venting about…

Jun 4

The Venting Room

Jun 4

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The Subtle Power of Praise

During a review session, a junior engineer presented an idea that had potential but wasn’t fully formed. I saw the effort they had put in…

Jun 3

The Subtle Power of Praise

Jun 3

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Strength in connections hold us together

Agile teams, like the in midair suspended city Octavia, don’t need rigid ground — they need strong connections. Psychological safety…

May 31

Strength in connections hold us together

May 31

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The Rapport Builder

When collaborating with a new team, I noticed one member, who was particularly guarded. I decided to build rapport by finding common…

May 29

The Rapport Builder

May 29

Olli Kulkki

Olli Kulkki

Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Be silly. Be weird. Do crazy stuff. Write Ruby. Run Cypress. Build on Jenkins.

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