The Holiday Very Nice List: 10 Gifts to Impress in 2021

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The Holiday Very Nice List: 10 Gifts to Impress in 2021 is a curated collection of highly-rated products which we love and made the top of our list.

Prices are in United States Dollar (USD) and information was current at the publication. Names, marks, and images are the property of their respective owners.

When you see a product you're interested in and you click through from our site to a retailer to get it, we may earn affiliate (such as Amazon Associates) commissions. This helps support our work, but it does not affect what products we cover or how we assess them, and it does not affect the price you pay.

Now—on to the list!

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1. Apple TV 4K—with 64 GB of Storage

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Apple TV 4K with 128 GB of Storage, Wi-Fi and Ethernet (3rd Generation)

  • 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for vivid picture quality
  • Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, theater-like sound
  • Incredible power with the A15 Bionic chip
  • Siri Remote brings precise control with a touch-enabled clickpad
  • Wi-Fi and Ethernet for high-speed data transfer
  • The latest shows, movies, sports, and live TV, all in one place
  • More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music
  • Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV
  • Pair with HomePod mini for hands-free control with Siri
  • Acts as a home hub to connect and control smart home accessories

$165.00

Select this link to see the Apple TV 4K with 128 GB of Storage, Wi-Fi and Ethernet on Amazon.com

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2.
Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Backpack

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Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Business Backpack

  • Padded pocket to protect your electronic devices
  • Newly designed carry handle is easy to grip and comfortable to hold
  • Front zippered pocket with organizer
  • Padded shoulder strap is designed to rest comfortably on your shoulder regardless of what you carry

$275.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Backpack on Amazon.com

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3. Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

  • LEVELED-UP LISTENING: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with spatial audio give you an immersive experience that makes music feel more real; CustomTune technology offeres personalized sound, shaped to you
  • WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: These noise cancelling headphones feature Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and Immersion Mode, which combines full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR CALLS: Microphones focus on the sound of your voice and the noise cancelling headphones with mic filter out background noise for the clearest phone calls of any Bose headphones
  • ELEVATED DESIGN, LUXE COMFORT: Soft ear cushions hug your ears, the band spreads pressure evenly and elevated materials let you make a statement with these noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones
  • BLUETOOTH WIRELESS HEADPHONES: Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 offers connection within 30 feet of your device; SimpleSync allows you to sync with a Bose smart soundbar so you can listen to TV at your own volume
  • 24-HOUR BATTERY LIFE: Listen longer with up to 24 hours of battery life (up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio), a 15-minute charge offers up to 2.5 hours of play time (up to 2 hours with Immersive Audio)
  • CONNECT AND CONTROL: Touch controls on each earcup allow you to change volume, skip tracks, answer calls and change modes; you can also turn the Bluetooth headphones on/off simply with head motions
  • MORE THAN JUST A PRESENT: Perfect for various ages and interests, you will make a friend or family member smile with joy when you give the gift of Bose

$429.00

Select this link to see the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones on Amazon.com

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4. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case

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Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case

  • Matte polycarbonate exterior.
  • ZH Concave Edging.
  • Custom-designed handle with ergonomic cushion-cut shape and rubberized feel.
  • Combination lock for added security.
  • Concave horizontal double rib design and subtle branding.
  • Coated leather lining with organization sleeve.
  • Minimal design to enable customizable versatility.
  • Available in Black, Gray, and Navy.

$425.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case on Amazon.com

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5. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case

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Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case

  • Polished polycarbonate.
  • ZH Concave Edging for extra strength.
  • Low-profile, retractable rubberized side handles.
  • ZH Chassis with scalloped grip handle near wheels for easy lifting from trunk or overhead.
  • Zip-around closure with integrated TSA combination lock.
  • Three-stage retractable telescoping handle with ergonomically-positioned single button release.
  • Sumptuously lined interior for pampered and organized packing: Two-sided zip in or out separator, wide-panel tie-down straps with air-flow mesh to hold clothes in place, extra pockets to stow smaller items, and unobtrusive hanger clip that can accommodate a range of hanger sizes.
  • Rubber lined 360 wheels for added traction, ease, and shock absorption.
  • Cushion-cut metal logo badge on which to hook a small shopping bag.
  • Custom-made magnetized leather ID tag with monogram option.
  • Concave double rib design and subtle branding.
  • Available in Black, Blue Camo, Gray, & Navy.

$475.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case on Amazon.com

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6. Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulière

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Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulière

This iconic Keepall 45 Bandoulière is fashioned in the new iconic black and grey Monogram Eclipse canvas. Since 1930, the Keepall duffle has journeyed alongside generations of elegant globetrotters. This version – with comfortable-to-hold leather handles, a strap for casual cross-body wear and a gleaming padlock – holds all the essentials for an overnight jaunt.

  • 17.7 inches length x 10.6 inches height x 7.9 inches width
  • Coated Canvas
  • Natural Cowhide Leather trimmings
  • Cotton Textile Lining
  • Good capacity
  • Cabin size
  • Removable leather name tag
  • Silver color metal pieces
  • Strap: Removable, adjustable
  • Strap drop: 14.2 inches
  • Strap drop max: 19.7 inches
  • Handle: Double

$2,440.00

Select this link to see the Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulièreere on LouisVuitton.com

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7. Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Entertainment System

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It's $3,999.00 at Bose. Visit
here for details.

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8. Dell Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Gaming Desktop—with Options

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It's $5,509.99 at Dell Alienware. Visit
here for details.

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9. Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit

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Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit

  • CFV II 50C (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Battery and Protection Cover Lid) - 907X (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Front and Rear Covers) - Focusing Screen Mask - XCD 30mm f/3.5 Lens (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Front and Rear Lens Caps) - Lens Shade - Control Grip - Optical Viewfinder - USB Power Adapter - Shoulder Strap - Expose Cable 503 CW - Flash Input Sync Cable - Flash Output Sync Cable - USB 3.0 Type-C with USB-A Connector Cable - Lens Protective Pouch - Hasselblad 1 Year Limited
  • Large medium format 50MP CMOS sensor
  • Up to 14 stops of dynamic range
  • Captures 16-bit RAW images and full resolution JPEGs
  • Video: 2.7k (2720 x 1530) & Full HD (1920 x 1080) / Video covers full sensor width in a 16:9 ratio

$15,000.00

Select this link to see the Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit on Amazon.com

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10. Tesla Model S, Plaid Edition—with Options

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It's $145,990.00 at Tesla. Visit
here for details.

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Happy Holidays!





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The Spanish Version of the 'Phases of Team Development' -- 'Fases del Desarrollo del Equipo' -- Now Available

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Phases of Team Development

Teams go through phases of development, and Dr. Bruce Tuckman established a popular and durable framework on the subject. According to Dr. Tuckman, all phases—Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning—are necessary for teams to grow, tackle problems, find solutions, plan work, and deliver results.

Agile project management thought leader, influencer, and author Scott M. Graffius developed a related custom illustration, Phases of Team Development. It highlights the performance level, characteristics, and proven strategies for each of the phases. Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, DevOps Leads, and other professionals can apply the information to help handle challenges or issues experienced by teams. By doing so, they’ll advance the teams' happiness and productivity, as well as the teams' (and their own) success. Graffius updates the content periodically.

He released a new version of the visual on January 4, 2021. A related article covers the update, bibliography, permission requests, and high-resolution downloadable files of the English version of the visual.

The Spanish version is covered next.

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Downloadable High-Resolution Files of 'Phases of Team Development' Illustration in Spanish

For permission requests to use the 'Fases del Desarrollo del Equipo' visual, contact Scott M. Graffius.

High resolution images of the Fases del Desarrollo del Equipo (Formación, Turbulencia, Normalización, Desempeño, y Disolución) are available at the following links: here for the JPG file and here for the PNG file.

Citation for Spanish version: Graffius, Scott M. (2021). Fases del Desarrollo del Equipo. Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.13140/RG.2.2.28150.93765. DOI link: https://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28150.93765.

Note: Some Spanish-language publications use different words for some of the phases. For example, 'Storming' is translated as 'Turbulencia' — but 'Conflicto' or other alternatives are occasionally used instead.* This article and the related Fases del Desarrollo del Equipo illustration incorporate the selections for phases referenced in the Spanish version of the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. The five phases in Spanish are: Formación, Turbulencia, Normalización, Desempeño, y Disolución.

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About Scott M. Graffius

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Scott M. Graffius, PMP, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CSM, CSPO, SFE, ITIL, LSSGB is an agile project management practitioner, consultant, award-winning author, and international speaker. He has generated over one billion dollars of business value in aggregate for the organizations he has served. Graffius is the founder, CEO, and principal consultant at Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions™ and subsidiary Exceptional Agility™, based in Los Angeles, California. His expertise spans project, program, portfolio, and PMO leadership inclusive of agile, traditional, and hybrid approaches. Content from his books, workshops, speaking engagements, and more have been featured and used by businesses, governments, and universities including Gartner, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, Cisco, Ford, Qantas, Atlassian, Bayer, the National Academy of Sciences, the United States Department of Energy, the United States Army, Project Management Institute, the IEEE, the New Zealand Ministry of Education, Tufts University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Warsaw University of Technology, University of Waterloo, Loughborough University London, and others. Graffius has spoken at 58 conferences and other events around the world, including Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States. Thinkers360 named Graffius a global top thought leader and influencer in four domains: Agile, Change Management, Digital Transformation, and GovTech.

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* As covered above, the five phases in Spanish are: Formación, Turbulencia, Normalización, Desempeño, y Disolución. Alternatives occasionally used by others follow—in italics:

  • Formación (some alternatives used by others include: Constitución, Formando, and Estableciendo)
  • Turbulencia (some alternatives used by others include: Conflicto, Confrontación, Enfrentamiento, Asalt, and Asalto)
  • Normalización (some alternatives used by others include: Normativa, Normativo, Normación, Normas, and Normar)
  • Desempeño (some alternatives used by others include: Ejecución, Rendimiento, Actuación, and Actuar)
  • Disolución (some alternatives used by others include: Clausura, Aplazamiento, Finalización, Terminación, and Suspender)

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Bruce Tuckman’s Model (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning) is Highly Relevant and Beneficial, But It Doesn’t Please Everyone

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Names and certain identifying details are not included or are redacted (replaced with black rectangles) to respect privacy.

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The Question

Steve Jobs famously said: “You can please some of the people some of the time” in response to a tough question at the 1997 Worldwide Developer Conference. The following experience reminded me of that quote.

In a recent workshop on team leadership, a student asked me, “What do you think about
█████████’s disregard of Tuckman’s model?” (Note: The student was referring to a person who's a leader in Agile and Scrum. That person's name is redacted, subsequently referred to as “critic.” His or her stance seems to be the rare exception.) I’m detailing my response here.

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The Background for Context

Bruce Tuckman (Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University) conducted extensive research on group dynamics, and he published a related model in 1965. At that time, the model included four phases: forming, storming, norming, and performing. However, Dr. Tuckman subsequently determined that adjourning was so important that he (with Mary Ann Jensen) updated his model in 1977 to add adjourning as the fifth phase. In the context of this discussion, phases and stages may be used interchangeably; and group dynamics is also referred to as group development, team dynamics, and team development.

Dr. Tuckman’s model has stood the test of time because it remains highly relevant and beneficial. Since his related work was published, it has been supported by additional peer-reviewed research. And it has received recommendations and coverage from leading organizations including Google, Harvard Business Review, IEEE, Forbes, MIT, Fast Company, NASA, Microsoft, TNW, Project Management Institute, Scrum Alliance, Scrum.org, Association for Project Management, Gartner, CIO, Spotify, Imperial College London, RAND Corporation, Princeton University, Software Engineering Institute, University of Edinburgh, Cisco, KPMG, Warsaw University of Technology, DevOps Institute, American Express, SANS Institute, Zurich University, SAP, ViacomCBS, Oxford University, American Management Association, AT&T, University of Southern California, IBM, and many others.

While Tuckman’s model is durable and relevant, no model is perfect. It can be helpful to understand any concerns or limitations—with an emphasis on any which are independently verifiable and are published in peer-reviewed studies.

I related to the student that there are critics of Tuckman’s model, but that they’re few—and I’m not familiar with criticisms meeting the aforementioned rigor of being independently verifiable with such findings appearing in peer-reviewed studies.

I said, for example, that I was already aware of the critic's stated disregard of Bruce Tuckman’s model. I previously looked into the situation to learn more. My research and findings follow.

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The Research and Findings

In a
█████ communication, the critic said “I never liked ...” referring to Tuckman’s model. He or she went on to state that his or her reason was that “Gersick tested it ...” (Tuckman’s model) and “...it’s not true.” The critic included a link to the paper which was the basis for his or her stance. The link goes to the following paper:

Curtis, B., Walz, D., and Elam, J. (1990, October 1). Studying the Process of Software Design Teams. In:
ISPW '90: Proceedings of the 5th International Software Process Workshop on Experience with Software Process Models, pages 52-53.

The
critic said that “Gersick tested it” and pointed to the paper. However, Gersick is not an author on the paper. Still, I reviewed the content to see what, if anything, the authors (Curtis, Walz, and Elam) said about Tuckman, Tuckman’s model, and/or Gersick. Here’s what I found.

On Tuckman: Tuckman was not mentioned anywhere in the paper.

On Tuckman’s model (a reference to forming, storming, norming, performing, and/or adjourning): The following appears: “Rather than the standard group process of form-storm-norm-perform, Gersick suggested there came a point halfway through a group project where the team faced its lack of progress.”

On Gersick: Gersick was mentioned four times: “Gersick (1988) observed such a point in a study of project teams” and “Rather than the standard group process of form-storm-norm-perform, Gersick suggested there came a point halfway through a group project where the team faced its lack of progress” and “Gersick's model may be more descriptive of temporary teams that are asked to perform tasks out of their area of expertise” and (a reference citation) “Gersick, C.J.G. (1988). Time and Transition in Work Teams: Toward a New Model of Work Development.
Academy of Management Journal, 31 (1), 9-41.”

The
critic said that “Gersick tested it” ... and “...it’s not true.” However, as a summary of the above, Gersick is not the author of the paper, and the authors (Curtis, Walz, and Elam) commented that Tuckman’s model did not seem to work for one project. On that one project, “Rather than ... form-storm-norm-perform ... there came a point halfway through ... where the team faced its lack of progress.” That does not negate Tuckman’s model. While teams typically move through the different phases, it’s entirely possible for a team to face a lack of progress at a given time. Phases don’t progress magically; the phase is a marker of the team’s current progress and effectiveness. The critic said that “Gersick tested it” ... and “...it’s not true.” The research specified by the critic did not state that it tested Tuckman’s model and found it to not be true. The research specified by the critic does not support his or her stand. Nevertheless, I dug deeper.

The above paper by Curtis, Walz, and Elam includes Gersick’s work as a reference. I found and carefully reviewed Gersick’s respective research. Again, it’s: “Gersick, C.J.G. (1988). Time and Transition in Work Teams: Toward a New Model of Work Development.
Academy of Management Journal, 31 (1), 9-41.” I looked to see what Gersick said about Tuckman or his model. Here’s what I discovered.

Tuckman was mentioned five times: “There was no initial ‘storming’ (Tuckman, 1965; Tuckman & Jensen, 1977) in this group” and “First, as Tuckman pointed out in 1965 and others have noted up to the present (Hare, 1976; McGrath, 1986; Poole, 1983b), they offer snapshots of groups at different points in their life-spans but say little about the mechanisms of change” and “Since all teams were doing construction work on their projects during phase 2, similar to ‘performing’ in Tuckman’s (1965) synthesis, it was a time when teams were more similar to both each other and to the traditional model than they were in phase 1” and (a reference citation) “Tuckman, B. 1965. Developmental Sequence in Small Groups.
Psychological Bulletin, 63: 384-399” and (another reference citation) “Tuckman, B., & Jensen, M. 1977. Stages of Small-Group Development. Group and Organizational Studies, 2: 419-427.”

The
critic said that “Gersick tested it” ... and “...it’s not true.” However, as a summary of the above, Gersick did not state that Tuckman’s model was tested and found to not be true. For example, Gersick did not say that there was no storming; rather, it was qualified as “no initial ‘storming.’” Furthermore, and most importantly, Gersick provided the following caveat: “This study must be interpreted with caution. It was hypothesis-generating, not hypothesis-testing; the model is expressly provisional.” According to Gersick, the research did not test or prove anything.

The research—both the paper pointed to by the
critic, and the reference study—does not supply the stated basis for the critic's stance.

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The Conclusion with the Answer

In conclusion, Tuckman’s model has stood the test of time because it remains highly relevant and beneficial. No model is perfect, and it is helpful to understand any concerns or limitations—with an emphasis on any which are independently verifiable and are published in peer-reviewed studies.

My answer to the student’s question
(“What do you think about █████████s disregard of Tuckman’s model?”) was that I diligently reviewed the facts and neither the paper linked to by the critic, nor the other study cited by the paper, support the critic’s assertion that “Gersick tested it ...” (Tuckman’s model) and “...it’s not true.”

Maybe—or maybe not—the critic's view of the model is because of a misunderstanding regarding the research. Or maybe—or maybe not—there's another reason. As Steve Jobs said, “You can please some of the people some of the time.”

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The Phases of Team Development Visual


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🔥 Update: The newest version is here.



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About Scott M. Graffius


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Scott M. Graffius, PMP, CSP-SM, CSP-PO, CSM, CSPO, SFE, ITIL, LSSGB is an agile project management practitioner, consultant, award-winning author, and international speaker. He has generated over 1.75 billion dollars of business value in aggregate for the organizations he has served. Graffius is the founder, CEO, and principal consultant at Exceptional PPM and PMO Solutions™ and subsidiary Exceptional Agility™, based in Los Angeles, California. His expertise spans project, program, portfolio, and PMO leadership inclusive of agile, traditional, and hybrid approaches. Content from his books (Agile Scrum and Agile Transformation), workshops, speaking engagements, and more have been featured and used by businesses, governments, and universities including Gartner, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, Cisco, Ford, Qantas, Atlassian, Bayer, the National Academy of Sciences, the United States Department of Energy, the United States Army, Project Management Institute, the IEEE, the New Zealand Ministry of Education, Tufts University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Warsaw University of Technology, University of Waterloo, Loughborough University London, and others. Graffius has spoken at 58 conferences and other events around the world, including Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States. Thinkers360 named Graffius a global top thought leader and influencer in four domains: Agile, Change Management, Digital Transformation, and GovTech.

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About Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions

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Shifting customer needs are common in today's marketplace. Businesses must be adaptive and responsive to change while delivering an exceptional customer experience to be competitive.

There are a variety of frameworks supporting the development of products and services, and most approaches fall into one of two broad categories: traditional or agile. Traditional practices such as waterfall engage sequential development, while agile involves iterative and incremental deliverables. Organizations are increasingly embracing agile to manage projects, and best meet their business needs of rapid response to change, fast delivery speed, and more.

With clear and easy to follow step-by-step instructions,
Scott M. Graffius's award-winning Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions helps the reader:

  • Implement and use the most popular agile framework―Scrum;
  • Deliver products in short cycles with rapid adaptation to change, fast time-to-market, and continuous improvement; and
  • Support innovation and drive competitive advantage.

Hailed by Literary Titan as “the book highlights the versatility of Scrum beautifully.”

Winner of 17 first place awards.

Agile Scrum: Your Quick Start Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions is available in paperback and ebook/Kindle in the United States and around the world. Some links by country follow.



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About
Agile Transformation: A Brief Story of How an Entertainment Company Developed New Capabilities and Unlocked Business Agility to Thrive in an Era of Rapid Change

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Thriving in today's marketplace frequently depends on making a transformation to become more agile. Those successful in the transition enjoy faster delivery speed and ROI, higher satisfaction, continuous improvement, and additional benefits.

Based on actual events,
Agile Transformation: A Brief Story of How an Entertainment Company Developed New Capabilities and Unlocked Business Agility to Thrive in an Era of Rapid Change provides a quick (60-90 minute) read about a successful agile transformation at a multinational entertainment and media company, told from the author's perspective as an agile coach.

The award-winning book by
Scott M. Graffius is available in paperback and ebook/Kindle in the United States and around the world. Some links by country follow.



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Holiday Gift List 2022

BY SCOTT M. GRAFFIUS | ScottGraffius.com

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Welcome to the Holiday Gift List 2022
, a curated collection of 13 highly-rated products which we love and made the top of our list.

Prices are in United States Dollar (USD) and information was current at the publication. Names, marks, and images are the property of their respective owners.

When you see a product you're interested in and you click through from our site to a retailer to get it, we may earn affiliate (such as Amazon Associates) commissions. This helps support our work, but it does not affect what products we cover or how we assess them, and it does not affect the price you pay.

Now, on to the list!

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1. Ledger Nano X Crypto Hardware Wallet

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Ledger Nano X Crypto Hardware Wallet - the best way to securely buy, manage, and grow all your digital assets

  • Intuitive crypto wallet - perfect for beginners and veterans alike.
  • Features a secure certified chip (CC EAL5+) designed to withstand sophisticated attacks, and to protect your valuable assets.
  • Buy, sell, exchange and grow your crypto through our proprietary app: Ledger Live. All-in-one place.
  • Manage all your assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum & tokens on the go. The Ledger Nano X connects to your phone with Bluetooth and has a large screen for ease of use

$149.00

Select this link to see the Ledger Nano X Crypto Hardware Wallet on Amazon.com

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2. Apple TV 4K—with 64 GB of Storage

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Apple TV 4K with 128 GB of Storage, Wi-Fi and Ethernet (3rd Generation)

  • 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ for vivid picture quality
  • Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, theater-like sound
  • Incredible power with the A15 Bionic chip
  • Siri Remote brings precise control with a touch-enabled clickpad
  • Wi-Fi and Ethernet for high-speed data transfer
  • The latest shows, movies, sports, and live TV, all in one place
  • More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music
  • Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV
  • Pair with HomePod mini for hands-free control with Siri
  • Acts as a home hub to connect and control smart home accessories

$165.00

Select this link to see the Apple TV 4K with 128 GB of Storage, Wi-Fi and Ethernet on Amazon.com
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3.
Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Backpack

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Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Business Backpack

  • Padded pocket to protect your electronic devices
  • Newly designed carry handle is easy to grip and comfortable to hold
  • Front zippered pocket with organizer
  • Padded shoulder strap is designed to rest comfortably on your shoulder regardless of what you carry

$275.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Profile Deluxe Backpack on Amazon.com

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4. Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

  • LEVELED-UP LISTENING: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with spatial audio give you an immersive experience that makes music feel more real; CustomTune technology offeres personalized sound, shaped to you
  • WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: These noise cancelling headphones feature Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and Immersion Mode, which combines full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR CALLS: Microphones focus on the sound of your voice and the noise cancelling headphones with mic filter out background noise for the clearest phone calls of any Bose headphones
  • ELEVATED DESIGN, LUXE COMFORT: Soft ear cushions hug your ears, the band spreads pressure evenly and elevated materials let you make a statement with these noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones
  • BLUETOOTH WIRELESS HEADPHONES: Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 offers connection within 30 feet of your device; SimpleSync allows you to sync with a Bose smart soundbar so you can listen to TV at your own volume
  • 24-HOUR BATTERY LIFE: Listen longer with up to 24 hours of battery life (up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio), a 15-minute charge offers up to 2.5 hours of play time (up to 2 hours with Immersive Audio)
  • CONNECT AND CONTROL: Touch controls on each earcup allow you to change volume, skip tracks, answer calls and change modes; you can also turn the Bluetooth headphones on/off simply with head motions
  • MORE THAN JUST A PRESENT: Perfect for various ages and interests, you will make a friend or family member smile with joy when you give the gift of Bose

$429.00

Select this link to see the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones on Amazon.com

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5. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case

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Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case

  • Matte polycarbonate exterior.
  • ZH Concave Edging.
  • Custom-designed handle with ergonomic cushion-cut shape and rubberized feel.
  • Combination lock for added security.
  • Concave horizontal double rib design and subtle branding.
  • Coated leather lining with organization sleeve.
  • Minimal design to enable customizable versatility.
  • Available in Black, Gray, and Navy.

$425.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Collection Medium Attaché Case on Amazon.com

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6. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case

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Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case

  • Polished polycarbonate.
  • ZH Concave Edging for extra strength.
  • Low-profile, retractable rubberized side handles.
  • ZH Chassis with scalloped grip handle near wheels for easy lifting from trunk or overhead.
  • Zip-around closure with integrated TSA combination lock.
  • Three-stage retractable telescoping handle with ergonomically-positioned single button release.
  • Sumptuously lined interior for pampered and organized packing: Two-sided zip in or out separator, wide-panel tie-down straps with air-flow mesh to hold clothes in place, extra pockets to stow smaller items, and unobtrusive hanger clip that can accommodate a range of hanger sizes.
  • Rubber lined 360 wheels for added traction, ease, and shock absorption.
  • Cushion-cut metal logo badge on which to hook a small shopping bag.
  • Custom-made magnetized leather ID tag with monogram option.
  • Concave double rib design and subtle branding.
  • Available in Black, Blue Camo, Gray, & Navy.

$475.00

Select this link to see the Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Brilliant International Carry-On Case on Amazon.com

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7. Pod 3 Cover

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Pod 3 Cover

$2,295.00

Select this link to see the Pod 3 Cover on EightSleep.com

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8. Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulière

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Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulière

This iconic Keepall 45 Bandoulière is fashioned in the new iconic black and grey Monogram Eclipse canvas. Since 1930, the Keepall duffle has journeyed alongside generations of elegant globetrotters. This version – with comfortable-to-hold leather handles, a strap for casual cross-body wear and a gleaming padlock – holds all the essentials for an overnight jaunt.

  • 17.7 inches length x 10.6 inches height x 7.9 inches width
  • Coated Canvas
  • Natural Cowhide Leather trimmings
  • Cotton Textile Lining
  • Good capacity
  • Cabin size
  • Removable leather name tag
  • Silver color metal pieces
  • Strap: Removable, adjustable
  • Strap drop: 14.2 inches
  • Strap drop max: 19.7 inches
  • Handle: Double

$2,440.00

Select this link to see the Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Bandoulièreere on LouisVuitton.com

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9. Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Entertainment System

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Available at Bose. $3,999.00. Visit
here for details.

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10. Dell Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 Gaming Desktop—with Options

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Available at Dell Alienware. $5,459.99. Visit
here for details.

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11. Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit

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Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit

  • CFV II 50C (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Battery and Protection Cover Lid) - 907X (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Front and Rear Covers) - Focusing Screen Mask - XCD 30mm f/3.5 Lens (Anniversary Edition) (Includes Front and Rear Lens Caps) - Lens Shade - Control Grip - Optical Viewfinder - USB Power Adapter - Shoulder Strap - Expose Cable 503 CW - Flash Input Sync Cable - Flash Output Sync Cable - USB 3.0 Type-C with USB-A Connector Cable - Lens Protective Pouch - Hasselblad 1 Year Limited
  • Large medium format 50MP CMOS sensor
  • Up to 14 stops of dynamic range
  • Captures 16-bit RAW images and full resolution JPEGs
  • Video: 2.7k (2720 x 1530) & Full HD (1920 x 1080) / Video covers full sensor width in a 16:9 ratio

$15,000.00

Select this link to see the Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Medium Format Camera Kit on Amazon.com
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12. Tesla Model S, Plaid Edition—with Options

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Available at Tesla. $155,490.00. Visit
here for details.

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13. Lamborghini Countach LPI 800

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800

Limited availability from Lamborghini. Approximately $2,600,000.00. Visit
here for details.

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