In the mid of 2025 my team began paying more attention to the wording of epic titles. The reason is that often the title did not reflect the expected result, artifact or value that should emerge after the work was completed. The main goal of improving epic titles is to increase the clarity and predictability […]
2025 in Review
December 2025 is already here and how quickly this year has flown by! This year has been challenging, yet incredibly productive and interesting. Since February I’ve been focused on launching and establishing new processes within a new tribe (70+ people). The most significant achievement has been making our internal workflows more understandable and transparent, both […]
My homemade moussaka-style casserole
My homemade moussaka-style casserole is the perfect dinner! Tired of the same old meals? Prepare this tender and aromatic eggplant casserole with ground meat. Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 0.5 kg ground meat (mine is beef and pork, with carrots and onions) 1 can of tomatoes in their own juice Fresh or dried basil to taste […]
The Hypothesis Map: Taking Strategic Thinking to the Next Level
Taking strategic thinking to the next level! My tribe leader and I have been deeply immersed in creating the Hypothesis Map. What is this tool? The Hypothesis Map is a strategic planning technique that helps visualize, formulate, and test assumptions to achieve a goal. This tool is used for high-level planning, creating connections between goals, […]
My Culinary Challenge: Beef Stew with Pumpkin and Dumplings with Unexpected Twists
Dedicated to all culinary enthusiasts and those who simply love good food! Recently, I decided to challenge my cooking skills and prepare something new and substantial. My choice fell upon beef stew with dumplings and pumpkin, a recipe I found on the BBC website. It sounded so appetizing and, seemingly, not too complicated. However, reality […]
A Simple Cherished Family Apple Pie
Cooking is my passion, bringing joy. I would like to share a simple, old family apple pie recipe. You will find an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and photos of both the recipe process and the finished dish. Let’s do it! Original of the recipe in Russian Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour […]
About Some Product Metrics
Imagine you are a Product Owner, overseeing an innovative digital product. Daily, you meticulously monitor its development, analyzing data for informed decision-making. Let’s explore how key metrics assist you. The first and foremost metric is Acquisition. This reflects how effectively your product attracts new customers. Imagine launching an ad campaign for a new mobile app. […]
The Business Model Canvas: A Powerful Tool for Business Strategy
Today, I would like to tell you about a powerful tool that has greatly assisted me and my tribe: the Business Model Canvas. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a straightforward visual template, developed by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur. It helps to clearly describe, analyze and enhance the business model of a company, department […]
User Story Map: What is its purpose and core concept? How can AI help?
A User Story Map is not merely a task list, but a visual representation of the user’s journey through your product. Imagine a horizontal axis where the main user actions or “activities” are located. For example, “Searching for a product,” “Placing an order,” “Tracking delivery”. Vertically beneath each activity are “user stories” — specific tasks […]
Review Of The Scrum Guide Expansion Pack
On June 11, 2025 I participated in an online meeting where Jeff Sutherland, one of the authors of Scrum Guide, along with his colleagues, presented the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack. I would like to share with you a brief review of it. This review I realized with the help of AI tool Manus. Recently I […]