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May 16

The Role Nobody Posted But Everyone Needs

I’ve never had a job title that fully fit. Turns out that’s the point.

The Role Nobody Posted But Everyone Needs

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Apr 19

AI-Empowered Three-Person Teams

The future of teams isn’t 10 people. It’s networks of AI-empowered triads.

AI-Empowered Three-Person Teams

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Feb 24

Rediscovering the Human Core of Teamwork

AI flattens what multicultural teams need most — nuance, trust, and the ability to read what goes unsaid

Rediscovering the Human Core of Teamwork

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Oct 9, 2025

Why Co-Location is Overrated for Team Connection

Physical proximity is a terrible predictor of team cohesion. Connectedness is what actually matters.

Why Co-Location is Overrated for Team Connection

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Sep 6, 2025

Big or Small?

Work small internally even if you can’t release small externally

Big or Small?

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Dec 30, 2025

2025 in Review

Another year of building, helping, leading, learning, and adapting. My 2025 in review, and what I'm seeking in 2026.

2025 in Review

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Aug 26, 2025

From Rope Teams to Remote Teams

In remote teams, the real distance isn’t physical — it’s connection distance

From Rope Teams to Remote Teams

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Jul 16, 2025

Why the Agile Fluency Model Matters

Are we building Agile practices or capabilities? The Agile Fluency Model offers a better developmental roadmap.

Why the Agile Fluency Model Matters

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Jul 12, 2025

Are New Scrum and Kanban Guides Making Us Less Agile?

Why comprehensive documentation in Scrum and Kanban expansion packs might hurt adoption more than help it.

Are New Scrum and Kanban Guides Making Us Less Agile?

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Jul 6, 2025

Breaking Free from the Capability Trap

Make time for improving capability

Breaking Free from the Capability Trap

Aki Kärkkäinen

Aki Kärkkäinen

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Agile practitioner, team lead and former UI Developer with 25+ years of international work experience in six European countries. Occasional music freak.

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