Posts by Jason Tanner

A collection of articles, blogs, webinars, and resources. Get insights, advice, and tools created by experts in Product Management, Agile, SAFe, and Profit.

Jason joined Applied Frameworks in 2008. As CEO, he leads the company’s growth and consulting practice and teaches several of Applied Frameworks’ training programs as a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer. Jason has led Agile transformations at several Fortune 500 companies, including MassMutual, Capital One, and CoStar Group. He also regularly leads engagements focused on product and portfolio management. Jason writes frequently on advanced product management and consulting topics for the company blog. Jason co-created the Scrum Alliance advanced learning programs designed for the professional development of thousands of Scrum Masters and Product Owners. He went on to co-design the world’s first online, on-demand, self-paced programs for advanced Scrum education. Jason is frequently invited to speak at conferences, on webinars, and on podcasts, including for the Scrum Alliance, Product Management Today, Agile Heroes Summit, several Agile Alliance events, and local practice communities.

Advanced Pricing Strategy: A New Course

A Course for Product Management Teams How to Make More Money with Software Software pricing is complicated — but it doesn’t... Read More

How to Improve Your Daily Scrum

Over fifteen years of experience leads me to believe that most Developers dislike — and frequently despise — the Daily... Read More

Defining Customer Value - A Deep Dive

The meaning of “customer value” is highly variable — even experienced product owners do not agree on a precise definition.... Read More

Decision Rights Framework: Better Decisions, Faster

Two years ago we realized the need to clearly define decision rights for our growing company. Decisions that demanded speed... Read More

Phil Gardiner Joins Applied Frameworks

Veteran SAFe Consultant Phil Gardiner Joins Applied Frameworks As part of the company’s ongoing expansion, Applied... Read More

Scrum Guide 2020: A Summary for Leaders

Scrum Guide 2020 Update: An Impact Summary for Leaders A shorter, simplified, rewritten Scrum Guide arrives today. The... Read More

The Power of Frameworks for Business

Why did we decide to name our company Applied Frameworks? And how can you use frameworks to spur innovation at all levels of... Read More

Role of the Software Architect

Clients and students in the process of adopting Agile development practices frequently ask me to discuss the role of the... Read More

Agile Product Roadmaps: How to Make a Great One

Let’s face it: most product roadmaps suck. In fast-moving environments, Agile teams can get lost in the gap that exists... Read More

Simple Definition for Product Vision

The product vision describes what you intend to provide to the market and the types of customers you intend to serve. Vision... Read More

Applied Frameworks Grows - How WE Can Be Better Together

Five years ago, Carlton Nettleton and I began collaborating to develop advanced training for ScrumMasters and Product... Read More

Roadmaps & Release Planning: Applied Frameworks Canvas

Great results come from more than great product development. You need a coordinated effort—from idea to revenue. There’s a... Read More

The Responsibility Process - Letting Go of Blame

Every year I try to attend training. Last October, I participated in Christopher Avery’s The Responsibility Process... Read More

We Need 10000 Agile Coaches!

As of today [2016], the Scrum Alliance identifies 322,157 people as Certified ScrumMasters (CSM). You can find 66,813 people... Read More

Complete Your Agile Coaching Journey in a Group

In the 1996, I attended the Amphibious Warfare School with about 300 other Marine officers to complete a one-year program to... Read More

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