I often attack the Agile Manifesto. I am not a huge fan of it. It named Agile, but it named processes and theories that existed before the Agile Manifesto existed. There are parts I don’t think aged well, and there… Read More ›
Agile
Discussions on Agile theory and Agile approaches
Be Adaptive, Not Necessarily Iterative and Incremental
What is needed for an adaptive organization? a truly agile (nimble, flexible) organization? It needs a model that considers the complexity of organizations without utilizing things like one size fits all tools. A focus on these tools stifles creativity and… Read More ›
Controlling Your Personal Bias
If I told you we have found a great solution to help reduce criminal recidivism and it would cost taxpayers nothing, plus save taxpayers money by housing fewer criminals over time; I imagine most of you reading this would be… Read More ›
Scrum Project Life Cycle
While Scrum’s target is in product development, Scrum often gets used within project management. The goal of a project is to create a unique product, so Scrum shouldn’t have too many issues being modified for a project – although it… Read More ›
Information Radiators and Virtual Teams
An information radiator displays information in a place where passersby can see it. With information radiators, the passersby don’t need to ask questions; the information simply hits them as they pass. – Alistair Cockburn Information radiators are used to help… Read More ›
DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
DMAIC, pronounced as one word Dah-May-Ick, is a continuous improvement methodology used within Six Sigma. It is a very empirical based process (or should be) set to standardize work output to a set level of quality. DMAIC relies on consistent data… Read More ›
Do We Like the Idea of Agile More Than We Actually Like Agile?
I got into a conversation the other day about the band the Beatles. It generally went along the lines of how much I really didn’t like their music and didn’t believe that many other people do either despite what they… Read More ›
The Hidden Shadow System in Your Company
You have the official rules and processes, then you have what people actually do. Does that sound like your job or your organization? The Legitimate System Vs. The Shadow System Organizations need rules, They need the structure. It won’t… Read More ›
Kanban and Scrum: Comparing the Incomparable
There are a lot of differences between Kanban and Scrum. I would even argue that they aren’t truly comparable. I attempt here to explain simply what they are and why they don’t exactly have the same uses and capabilities…. Read More ›
Agile Manifesto For Organizational Agility
I have been frequently critical of the “Agile Manifesto for Software Development”. There are things in it that I disagree with and I don’t believe add any value whatsoever to a team or organization. It is almost 20 years old… Read More ›
DSDM Certifications
Certifications for DSDM AgilePM – Agile Project Management Two Levels – Foundation and Practitioner AgilePgM – Agile Program Management One Level – Foundation AgileBA – Agile Business Analysis Two Levels – Foundation and Practitioner AgileDS – Agile Digital Services Two… Read More ›
Agile and Self-Transparency – What Are Your Biggest Flaws?
Agile encourages us to be open, clear, and honest – we call it transparency. Most take that to mean visual reporting systems that all can see. Should it not mean more though? A visual reporting system seems rather superficial. If… Read More ›
What is Kanban?
Kanban in Agile is more than just the kanban boards, and the kanban boards are not even required. Within Agile, Kanban stresses a need for a visual workplace. Kanban boards were created to satisfy that requirement. If you would prefer… Read More ›
The Difference Between the PSM and the CSM Certifications
*The following was written by guest blogger Tammy Ziemba Knowledge of Scrum is one of the most highly sought-after skills in recent years. Scrum is characterized as a spry structure which is utilized to finish complex tasks. It was imagined… Read More ›
Complexity Theory: The Most Important Part of Agile
There seem to be three types of people in the Agile world. The people who view everything through a Scrum lens The people who believe it is only an iterative approach to projects The people who believe the underlying philosophical… Read More ›
The Agile Coach: Where Do They Fit In?
Scrum doesn’t define an Agile Coach role. In fact, Scrum says the Scrum Master should be coaching on Agile for the organization. DSDM has a defined DSDM coach role, the purpose of that role is to coach the project team… Read More ›
