Posts by James Nippert

I am the Principal Consultant at Sketch Development Services in St. Louis, Missouri. I am also a husband and father to two beautiful girls. I started my career in Information Technology as a Business Analyst, then moved on to Cyber Security, before diving deep into the world of Software Development using Agile Methodologies and Lean Practices. Now, I consult small to mid-size businesses, as well as Fortune 500 enterprises, on how to deliver value sooner, reduce inefficiencies, and delight customers through feedback-driven development. For fun, I compete in Strongman and Powerlifting matches, and I travel the world seeking out and lifting ancient Manhood Stones.

Product Leaders

20 min read | March 17, 2025

So You Want to be a Product Manager

product manager

5 min read | March 7, 2025

You Might Not Be A Product Manager

Productive teams

5 min read | August 8, 2022

Why Managers Shouldn’t Attend Retros

Productive teams

11 min read | March 16, 2022

T-shaped Skills: Breadth and Depth Make Better Teams

agile transformation

16 min read | July 20, 2021

Agile Happens. So Managers…Don’t Freak Out

agile transformation

19 min read | May 11, 2021

Getting Management Buy-In for an Agile Transformation

agile transformation

11 min read | April 8, 2021

You’ve Mandated an Agile Transformation. But You’re Not Done Yet.

agile transformation

16 min read | February 23, 2021

What Does Leadership Do During an Agile Transformation?

agile transformation

11 min read | January 26, 2021

One Key Ingredient for Productive Teams