Mark Levison
@mlevison.bsky.social
I help repair Bad Scrum and Fake Agile.
I want to help teams be effective, fun places - not feature factories.
I want to help teams be effective, fun places - not feature factories.
You're working on a complex task, perhaps involving GenAI. Suddenly, a Slack notification pops up. Then a colleague stops by. Before you know it, your focus is shattered. This isn't just an annoyance, it's a major productivity killer. Dig deeper into the cost of interruptions
👉🏻 buff.ly/Kzqb1Ex
👉🏻 buff.ly/Kzqb1Ex
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
You're working on a complex task, perhaps involving GenAI. Suddenly, a Slack notification pops up. Then a colleague stops by. Before you know it, your focus is shattered. This isn't just an annoyance, it's a major productivity killer. Dig deeper into the cost of interruptions
👉🏻 buff.ly/Kzqb1Ex
👉🏻 buff.ly/Kzqb1Ex
Dealing with a product backlog that's gone rogue is a classic Scrum pain point. That massive list is killing your team's motivation. Ditch backlog chaos for a clear story map: youtu.be/IiWDBxingks
#Agile #Scrum #ProductBacklog #StoryMapping #TeamProductivity
#Agile #Scrum #ProductBacklog #StoryMapping #TeamProductivity
December 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Dealing with a product backlog that's gone rogue is a classic Scrum pain point. That massive list is killing your team's motivation. Ditch backlog chaos for a clear story map: youtu.be/IiWDBxingks
#Agile #Scrum #ProductBacklog #StoryMapping #TeamProductivity
#Agile #Scrum #ProductBacklog #StoryMapping #TeamProductivity
Is your Scrum team just spinning its wheels? 😵💫
Visualize your workflow and limit work-in-progress to reveal hidden bottlenecks. Stop meeting overload and see real, measurable improvements. Make your Scrum work, not just happen.
Join us December 18: buff.ly/Io6ne4C
Visualize your workflow and limit work-in-progress to reveal hidden bottlenecks. Stop meeting overload and see real, measurable improvements. Make your Scrum work, not just happen.
Join us December 18: buff.ly/Io6ne4C
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Is your Scrum team just spinning its wheels? 😵💫
Visualize your workflow and limit work-in-progress to reveal hidden bottlenecks. Stop meeting overload and see real, measurable improvements. Make your Scrum work, not just happen.
Join us December 18: buff.ly/Io6ne4C
Visualize your workflow and limit work-in-progress to reveal hidden bottlenecks. Stop meeting overload and see real, measurable improvements. Make your Scrum work, not just happen.
Join us December 18: buff.ly/Io6ne4C
To create a skills matrix, run a workshop. You can follow the step-by-step in my article "How to Build a Powerful Team from Scratch" here 👉🏻 buff.ly/Z4gIixu
#EffectiveScrum #SkillsMatrix #TeamBuilding #Agile #Scrum #Collaboration #Teamwork #HighPerformanceTeams
#EffectiveScrum #SkillsMatrix #TeamBuilding #Agile #Scrum #Collaboration #Teamwork #HighPerformanceTeams
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
To create a skills matrix, run a workshop. You can follow the step-by-step in my article "How to Build a Powerful Team from Scratch" here 👉🏻 buff.ly/Z4gIixu
#EffectiveScrum #SkillsMatrix #TeamBuilding #Agile #Scrum #Collaboration #Teamwork #HighPerformanceTeams
#EffectiveScrum #SkillsMatrix #TeamBuilding #Agile #Scrum #Collaboration #Teamwork #HighPerformanceTeams
A group that lacks clear purpose or psychological safety will struggle, no matter the framework. "How to Build a Powerful Team from Scratch" buff.ly/Z4gIixu goes step-by-step to foster better collaboration & reduce workplace stress.
🩺 Take the 5 Minute Agile Checkup: buff.ly/eiFkpPG
#TeamDynamics
🩺 Take the 5 Minute Agile Checkup: buff.ly/eiFkpPG
#TeamDynamics
November 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A group that lacks clear purpose or psychological safety will struggle, no matter the framework. "How to Build a Powerful Team from Scratch" buff.ly/Z4gIixu goes step-by-step to foster better collaboration & reduce workplace stress.
🩺 Take the 5 Minute Agile Checkup: buff.ly/eiFkpPG
#TeamDynamics
🩺 Take the 5 Minute Agile Checkup: buff.ly/eiFkpPG
#TeamDynamics
Feeling the strain as "urgent" scope changes constantly disrupt your team's sprints? Weary of unpredictable delivery? Changes can be managed thoughtfully, not reactively, by addressing core issues of unclear strategy and communication.
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup : agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup : agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Feeling the strain as "urgent" scope changes constantly disrupt your team's sprints? Weary of unpredictable delivery? Changes can be managed thoughtfully, not reactively, by addressing core issues of unclear strategy and communication.
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup : agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup : agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
When "urgent" scope changes hit mid-sprint, it's easy to blame the stakeholder. But these are symptoms of deeper issues: a fuzzy product strategy, weak communication, or stakeholders not being truly involved early on.
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup: agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
#Agile #Scrum
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup: agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
#Agile #Scrum
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
When "urgent" scope changes hit mid-sprint, it's easy to blame the stakeholder. But these are symptoms of deeper issues: a fuzzy product strategy, weak communication, or stakeholders not being truly involved early on.
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup: agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
#Agile #Scrum
Take the 5-minute Agile Checkup: agilepainrelief.scoreapp.com
#Agile #Scrum
Are you using GenAI effectively, or just rolling the dice? 🎲 This piece offers a reality check on AI's capabilities, highlighting its limitations in originality, learning, and true reasoning.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
#GenAI #LLM #TechReality #AgileCoaching #AIPragmatist #AIExplained
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
#GenAI #LLM #TechReality #AgileCoaching #AIPragmatist #AIExplained
November 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Are you using GenAI effectively, or just rolling the dice? 🎲 This piece offers a reality check on AI's capabilities, highlighting its limitations in originality, learning, and true reasoning.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
#GenAI #LLM #TechReality #AgileCoaching #AIPragmatist #AIExplained
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
#GenAI #LLM #TechReality #AgileCoaching #AIPragmatist #AIExplained
Want to improve your Scrum game? It might start with a simple "No." Learn how to do it effectively: agilepainrelief.com/blog/product... 🛑 #ProductOwners #Agile #Leadership
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Want to improve your Scrum game? It might start with a simple "No." Learn how to do it effectively: agilepainrelief.com/blog/product... 🛑 #ProductOwners #Agile #Leadership
🎾 The Tennis Kata shows why AI won't replace developers - it can't model domains or understand "why." But as a programming partner? Game-changing productivity boost ⚡✨
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🎾 The Tennis Kata shows why AI won't replace developers - it can't model domains or understand "why." But as a programming partner? Game-changing productivity boost ⚡✨
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
GenAI anxiety cure: understanding how it actually works. Teams physically demonstrate that GenAI doesn't think or remember - it matches patterns to predict text. Knowledge removes fear. 🔍
agilepainrelief.com/blog/human-p...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/human-p...
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
GenAI anxiety cure: understanding how it actually works. Teams physically demonstrate that GenAI doesn't think or remember - it matches patterns to predict text. Knowledge removes fear. 🔍
agilepainrelief.com/blog/human-p...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/human-p...
If “everything’s a priority,” nothing is.
Product Owners: sharpen your “No” — your team will thank you.
💡 agilepainrelief.com/blog/product...
Product Owners: sharpen your “No” — your team will thank you.
💡 agilepainrelief.com/blog/product...
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
If “everything’s a priority,” nothing is.
Product Owners: sharpen your “No” — your team will thank you.
💡 agilepainrelief.com/blog/product...
Product Owners: sharpen your “No” — your team will thank you.
💡 agilepainrelief.com/blog/product...
⚡ Perception ≠ Reality in AI coding tools.
Study: 19% slower completion, 20% faster feeling. This gap creates workplace stress when expectations don't match outcomes.
Sustainable progress needs honest measurement.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/using-g...
Study: 19% slower completion, 20% faster feeling. This gap creates workplace stress when expectations don't match outcomes.
Sustainable progress needs honest measurement.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/using-g...
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
⚡ Perception ≠ Reality in AI coding tools.
Study: 19% slower completion, 20% faster feeling. This gap creates workplace stress when expectations don't match outcomes.
Sustainable progress needs honest measurement.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/using-g...
Study: 19% slower completion, 20% faster feeling. This gap creates workplace stress when expectations don't match outcomes.
Sustainable progress needs honest measurement.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/using-g...
Scrum Masters: Tired of books that talk theory but don’t help in the real world?
These ones actually do. 📚
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/recomme...
#Agile #Scrum #BookTokForScrum
These ones actually do. 📚
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/recomme...
#Agile #Scrum #BookTokForScrum
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Scrum Masters: Tired of books that talk theory but don’t help in the real world?
These ones actually do. 📚
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/recomme...
#Agile #Scrum #BookTokForScrum
These ones actually do. 📚
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/recomme...
#Agile #Scrum #BookTokForScrum
"AI makes estimation accurate!"
Wrong. Estimation is flawed because it ignores variability.
Real value? Team conversations building shared understanding.
Don't automate that away.
#Scrum
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
Wrong. Estimation is flawed because it ignores variability.
Real value? Team conversations building shared understanding.
Don't automate that away.
#Scrum
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
October 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"AI makes estimation accurate!"
Wrong. Estimation is flawed because it ignores variability.
Real value? Team conversations building shared understanding.
Don't automate that away.
#Scrum
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
Wrong. Estimation is flawed because it ignores variability.
Real value? Team conversations building shared understanding.
Don't automate that away.
#Scrum
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
AI stresses your team? You’re not alone. Our article discusses the human side of AI and how compassion can lead the way through these turbulent times. Read more: agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-hum...
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI stresses your team? You’re not alone. Our article discusses the human side of AI and how compassion can lead the way through these turbulent times. Read more: agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-hum...
💡 Most successful client projects: Deeply involved clients who AREN'T the PO
Why? Product Ownership needs daily availability + quick decisions + technical understanding. Clients excel at business vision, not dev tactics.
Play to strengths.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/jenga-e...
Why? Product Ownership needs daily availability + quick decisions + technical understanding. Clients excel at business vision, not dev tactics.
Play to strengths.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/jenga-e...
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
💡 Most successful client projects: Deeply involved clients who AREN'T the PO
Why? Product Ownership needs daily availability + quick decisions + technical understanding. Clients excel at business vision, not dev tactics.
Play to strengths.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/jenga-e...
Why? Product Ownership needs daily availability + quick decisions + technical understanding. Clients excel at business vision, not dev tactics.
Play to strengths.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/jenga-e...
AI can assist, but it can’t replace the heart of Scrum—collaboration & facilitation. ❤️🤖
Get a handy list of questions to help distinguish between healthy and harmful uses of GenAI: agilepainrelief.com/blog/why-ai-...
#ScrumMaster #Agile
Get a handy list of questions to help distinguish between healthy and harmful uses of GenAI: agilepainrelief.com/blog/why-ai-...
#ScrumMaster #Agile
October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI can assist, but it can’t replace the heart of Scrum—collaboration & facilitation. ❤️🤖
Get a handy list of questions to help distinguish between healthy and harmful uses of GenAI: agilepainrelief.com/blog/why-ai-...
#ScrumMaster #Agile
Get a handy list of questions to help distinguish between healthy and harmful uses of GenAI: agilepainrelief.com/blog/why-ai-...
#ScrumMaster #Agile
AI isn’t your new Product Owner.
(At least, not a good one.) 😅
Here’s what gets lost when Gen AI replaces the thinking in Scrum:
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
(At least, not a good one.) 😅
Here’s what gets lost when Gen AI replaces the thinking in Scrum:
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI isn’t your new Product Owner.
(At least, not a good one.) 😅
Here’s what gets lost when Gen AI replaces the thinking in Scrum:
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
(At least, not a good one.) 😅
Here’s what gets lost when Gen AI replaces the thinking in Scrum:
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
AI can write code... and chaos. 🌀
Before your team dives head-first into the automation pool, read this:
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-rea...
#Agile #DevTeam #AI
Before your team dives head-first into the automation pool, read this:
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-rea...
#Agile #DevTeam #AI
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI can write code... and chaos. 🌀
Before your team dives head-first into the automation pool, read this:
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-rea...
#Agile #DevTeam #AI
Before your team dives head-first into the automation pool, read this:
👉 agilepainrelief.com/blog/the-rea...
#Agile #DevTeam #AI
AI confidence = learned internet tone, not actual knowledge 😤
Sounds certain because training data was confident, not because it knows things.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
Sounds certain because training data was confident, not because it knows things.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
October 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
AI confidence = learned internet tone, not actual knowledge 😤
Sounds certain because training data was confident, not because it knows things.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
Sounds certain because training data was confident, not because it knows things.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/gen-ai-...
🤖 Tested AI on Tennis Kata - it writes clean code that misses the point. AI = speed, Humans = wisdom. Stop fearing, start leveraging 🎯
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
October 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🤖 Tested AI on Tennis Kata - it writes clean code that misses the point. AI = speed, Humans = wisdom. Stop fearing, start leveraging 🎯
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/ai-code...
✅ When LLMs help create content faster but overwhelm downstream processes, performance slows overall. Goal: effectiveness (right outcomes) not activity. Focus on throughput of meaningful work, not task volume.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
October 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
✅ When LLMs help create content faster but overwhelm downstream processes, performance slows overall. Goal: effectiveness (right outcomes) not activity. Focus on throughput of meaningful work, not task volume.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
📈 Before GenAI: establish baselines, track where work gets stuck, measure real delays. Data shows where technology helps vs where process changes needed. True efficiency ≠ being busy.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
October 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📈 Before GenAI: establish baselines, track where work gets stuck, measure real delays. Data shows where technology helps vs where process changes needed. True efficiency ≠ being busy.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
🧠 PredictiveAI promises automated decisions but past data can be biased/incomplete. Even when accurate across thousands of cases, often no better than coin flips for individual choices. Study workflow instead.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
October 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🧠 PredictiveAI promises automated decisions but past data can be biased/incomplete. Even when accurate across thousands of cases, often no better than coin flips for individual choices. Study workflow instead.
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...
agilepainrelief.com/blog/will-ai...