Posted on: May 3, 2025
It’s a big day for the course — and for everyone scaling real teams.
📌 New Story and Companion Video — Work ≠ Result
Your work isn't finished until it's shared. In this new story, we break down why delivery doesn't end with code merge — and why those last 20% (context, explanation, alignment) matter more than you think.
→ 📺 Watch on YouTube
→ 📚 Explore in Field Stories
📦 Module 4 is here: Scaling Without BS
Scaling is messy. Dependencies, distributed teams, and endless debates about frameworks — it’s easy to lose clarity.
In this module, we go beyond theory:
- When scaling makes sense (business first!)
- How hidden dependencies kill delivery
- Frameworks like SAFe — when they help, when they don’t
- Distributed teams and why “just use Slack” isn’t enough
- How leadership must scale too (or everything breaks)
This isn’t a fluffy “best practices” list. It’s honest, real-world experience on what actually works.
👉 Take a look at Module 4 on Gumroad
Posted on: April 25, 2025
Startups love speed. But when structure is missing, speed quickly turns into chaos.
In this episode, we explore how Scrum adapts — or fails — in early-stage environments where priorities shift daily, roles are blurry, and teams form while already in motion.
From napkin sketch to MVP release, this module follows the real startup lifecycle.
What to keep, what to skip, and how to make retrospectives work when it's just you and your coffee.
🎥 Bonus: There's also a companion video:
Why Teams Say “No” to Retrospectives — and What That Really Means
📺 Watch the video on YouTube
The full module is now available on Gumroad: 👉 Take a look →
Posted on: April 24, 2025
We’ve added a new section to the site — Field Stories.
These are real cases from the trenches: retros that went nowhere, metrics that got worshipped, and teams that figured it out anyway. Some are mine. Some might be yours.
No fluff. No “frameworks.” Just stories worth thinking about.
→ Browse the stories and see what feels familiar.
Posted on: April 20, 2025
In this episode, we dive into what happens when Scrum turns into theater — when rituals are followed, but meaning is lost.
Scrum Master, Product Owner, Project Manager, Developer — one by one, we explore how good people slip into “role mode” instead of showing up as real team members.
Why does it happen? What causes it? And how do we bring life back into the team without changing the framework?
The full module is now available on Gumroad:
👉 Take a look →
Posted on: April 16, 2025
We just published a new video on our YouTube channel — and this one comes straight from the trenches.
Scrum vs Support
Not exactly a match made in heaven.
Support is reactive. Scrum is structured. Can they even coexist?
In this short video (~4 min), I share two real-world cases:
- how we added support work into a Scrum team without killing delivery
- how we turned a chaotic support group into something almost agile
These aren't theories. Just stories that worked (and sometimes barely did).
🎥 Watch the video on YouTube
Have your own experience mixing Scrum with support?
Let us know — we’re building more content based on real questions from real teams.
Posted on: April 8, 2025
We’re hosting a free live session to talk about what makes Scrum work — or fail — in the real world. Bring your questions, stories, and struggles. We’ll dive into them together.
This is more than Q&A: it’s a chance to shape future course content and help others learn from your experience. Register here → seats are limited!
Posted on: April 4, 2025
The first module of our flagship course, Scrum That Ships, is now available. It’s packed with practical insights for making Scrum work in the real world — without burnout or bureaucracy.
You’ll get 33 minutes of hands-on material, real examples, and a bonus PDF: 7 Scrum Anti-Patterns You Must Avoid. Early access is live — check it out now!
Posted on: March 25, 2025
We’re building something different. Human-Powered Engineering is a home for real stories, real teams, and practical tools for engineering leaders who want results — not rituals.
If you've ever felt frustrated by rigid frameworks or endless meetings with no outcomes, you're in the right place. We’re here to talk about what actually works in real teams.