We’re agile, so what do managers even do now?
“I don’t really even know what my job is anymore,” Marco told me. “I was promoted to development manager because I was good at organizing… Read More
Picking A Pilot Team for Agile Adoption
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Richard Lawrence and Leslie Brooks on Adopting Behavior-Driven Development
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What You Need to Know About Cynefin
Different kinds of problems require different strategies to solve them. An approach that works great for one kind of problem fails miserably when applied to… Read More
Translating the Story Splitting Poster
We frequently get inquiries about translating my story splitting poster into other languages, typically from Agile consultants who work in primarily non-English speaking countries. This… Read More
The Magic of 1-Day Sprints
How long should your sprints be? Generally, 1-2 weeks, with a preference towards a shorter sprint. But that’s not what I’m writing about today. I want to introduce you to the magic of 1-day sprints. Read More
Lessons from 14 Years of Agile Homeschooling for Families Suddenly in the Middle of It
My wife and I have homeschooled our boys for 14 years. Two started university this school year, returning home last week when their campus closed. The third is a sophomore in high school. At home, we’ve applied many of the principles, models, tools, and skills I use in my work to help individuals and teams learn and work more effectively. Read More
Three Categories of Infrastructure Work (and why you don’t need it all right now)
I encourage my clients to find and focus on the core value of whatever they’re creating. What is it that doesn’t yet exist in the world but should? Go there first. Don’t defer that value. “But we need to create the infrastructure for that first, don’t we?” they often reply, by which they mean things like hardware, foundational technology layers, architecture, capabilities like user management, etc. Read More
Season 2 Episode 5: How Tools Like Scrum and XP Help Create Real Teams
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Humanizing Work Show Season 2 Finale: What Are the Top Characteristics That Make a Team Great? We’re Asking the Adobe Audition Team.
Industry leader, @Adobe, is known for its innovation in the creative industry, allowing creatives to do what they do best with the help of innovative tools. Audio professionals look to Adobe to help them create their best work with the use of Adobe Audition, an audio editing, mixing, and creation tool. Read More