New to agile? Keep it very simple
When dealing with an agile implementation, particularly in the case of a new agile team, we often make things too complex and difficult. We tend…
New to agile? What does the ScrumMaster do anyway?
I often have people ask me what a ScrumMaster does. Interestingly, today it came up on a mailing list I read on a regular basis. …
Agile antipattern: Working overtime
Ever feel like the guy over there to the left? Yeah, me too. Sorry to offend some people with my language, but working overtime really…
Cuke4Nuke: Cucumber for .NET Teams
Update: If you’ve just landed here, you could get the impression from this post that Cuke4Nuke doesn’t exist yet. It does. Check out this screencast…
I’m a Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) – so what?
I’ve asked myself that question more than once in the 5 or so months since I became a CSC. I never doubted my decision to…
New to agile? Don’t make it too hard!
OK, so this isn’t my normal type of blog entry. I don’t usually plug my speaking enagements like this, but then I thought – why…
Resources from our Agile 2009 Presentation
For those who attended my Agile 2009 presentation with Bob Hartman, “The 7 Deadly Sins of Almost Being Agile,” here are the slides and handouts.…
Agile2009 thoughts so far
So far I am having a great time at the Agile2009 conference in Chicago. There are some amazing speakers at this event. With approximately 1350…
Wow, this is a Best of the Web Top 100 blog!
I just found out that this blog is now listed as a Top 100 blog by The Daily Reviewer! I am truly flattered to be…
New to agile? Work at a sustainable pace
Question: Which is better: a) Working nights and weekends to meet iteration commitments, or b) Admitting the commitment was too much and working normal hours…
Agile pondering: Is it agile to have a “single wringable neck?”
In Scrum one of the named roles is that of Product Owner. Some people have taken to referring to this position as the “single wringable…
Agile antipattern: Waiting for all the requirements before starting
Time for a short blog entry (I tend to be way too verbose!). I often see teams trying to make sure they have all of…
Making Agile a Reality®
Today is an interesting day. Back in January 2009 I decided to apply for registered trademark status for the phrase “Making Agile a Reality.” Today…
Agile antipattern: Using email as the primary communication tool
Can I just be short and to the point for this one? I hope so, because that is my intention! Email is LOW BANDWIDTH communication…
New to agile? What to do when you are behind
Wow, has it really been more than a month since I posted something on my blog? Ouch! I guess I’ve been busier than I thought. …
Agile antipattern: Insanity! (5 insanity antipatterns)
It is sometimes said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. This definition has…
How to make a LOT more money using agile
Yesterday’s blog post dealt with how to manage scope for an agile project. Today I have to admit it was a bit of a setup. …
New to agile? 3 ways to cut scope (and live)
The primary way I see teams release products faster is by reducing the scope of each product. However, this can’t be done in an arbitrary…
New to agile? Remember how to say “No”
No. Only two letters. Very simple word. Yet for some reason, with the exception of when we are at “the terrible 2’s” stage of life…
New to agile? INVEST in good user stories
As a <user> I want <function> so that<value>. Above is a very simple user story template. How can something so simple be so hard to…