As we welcome 2025, it’s time to think bigger and bolder about how we work. Whether you're refining strategies, sharpening team focus, or stepping up cybersecurity, the right tools can spark meaningful connections and drive exceptional outcomes.
At Agile Stationery, we believe there’s something uniquely impactful about using physical tools to engage teams. These expertly crafted, tangible resources encourage interaction, foster creativity, and keep people present and connected—a much-needed antidote to the increasing digitisation of our workspaces.
Here are five standout tools to bring your team closer and help them thrive in the year ahead.
Start with Security: Elevation of Privilege by Adam Shostack
In a world where cybersecurity threats grow more complex, it's time to bring the team into the conversation. The Elevation of Privilege isn’t just a game—it’s a collaborative tool that turns threat modeling into an engaging activity. Developers, product managers, and security professionals gather around, armed with cards, to uncover potential vulnerabilities in the actual system design in a playful, approachable way. As you map out your year, this is a great starting point for teams, both remote and in-person, delivering secure software on schedule, with everyone pulling in the same direction.
Build Cyber Awareness: Byte Club by Mike Novack
Security isn’t just the domain of IT departments—it’s everyone’s job. Byte Club is a fast-paced card game that introduces players to the dynamics of real-world cyber threats. Whether you’re simulating an attack or building a defence, this tool fosters a deeper understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and risks. In 2025, as cybersecurity remains a top priority, Byte Club brings awareness to your organisation in a way that’s engaging and memorable.
Prioritise What Matters: Value Poker by Allan Kelly
Once you’ve planned your tasks, the next question is: What’s really worth doing? Enter Value Poker, a game-changing prioritisation tool that helps teams zero in on what delivers the most impact. Designed by Allan Kelly, this collaborative exercise ensures that every feature or project aligns with your business goals and customer needs. In a world where focus is key, Value Poker ensures your team invests its energy in the right places.
Be Precise and Predictable when it comes to Planning
This choice is a double bill of our very own Planning Poker variants Estimation Poker and Scrum Poker.
Both use a simplified set of Fibonacci number cards to offer the best value and easiest estimation experience. Scrum Poker encourages teams to enforce their definition of ready and to split stories, making processes such as scrum more predictable.
Either variant offers a lightweight and familiar means to produce a quick estimate for forecasting purposes, gain shared understanding of work, and produce a delivery date stakeholders can rely on with quantifiable confidence.
Cut Through the Nonsense: Agile Bullshit Cards by Noel Warnell
Let’s face it: sometimes the biggest obstacle to progress isn’t a lack of tools but the myths, jargon, and half-truths that can muddy the agile waters. Agile Bullshit Cards are your secret weapon for cutting through the noise, sparking candid conversations, and confronting misconceptions head-on. Use them in retrospectives or team-building workshops to align your team on what agile really means—and how to do it well. As 2025 unfolds, this deck is your companion for keeping things real.
These tools are catalysts for better teamwork, sharper focus, and stronger outcomes. With 2025 just beginning start the year with tools that elevate your team’s potential. Whether you’re solving security challenges, nailing your next sprint plan, or calling out agile myths, there’s a tool here to make it happen.
Here’s to a bold, productive year ahead!
