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Lately, I've been noticing an upward trend in job postings for Agile Project Managers, or Project Managers who possess agile certifications or experience working with agile teams. This is likely the … more
One of the tenets of an Open Space meeting, especially those hosted by the agile community, is "prepare to be surprised", and indeed this is exactly what happened when I attended Agile Open Toronto … more
What critical questions should you ask to determine the feasibility of your next software project? How do you determine whether your investment is going to pay off or take you and your company under? … more
"No scene from prehistory is quite so vivid as that of the mortal struggles of great beasts in the tar pits. In the mind's eye one sees dinosaurs, mammoths, and sabretoothed tigers struggling … more
One of the most significant benefits of moving software development teams and their customers toward an agile process is the dramatic shortening of feedback and approval cycles that allow for quick, … more
"Thanks for agreeing to meet on such short notice," said the well-dressed executive as we sat down in a pair of comfy leather sofa chairs at the local coffee shop with hot mugs of the local roast in … more
When I first began exploring agile software development techniques in 2003/4, much of what is now integrated into IDEs was yet to be invented - or at least refined. Test Driven Devlopment … more
It's true: On November 26, 2012 I will be delivering a short, one hour workshop at Agile Tour Toronto 2012 on how to improve the outcomes of group meetings called "Making Sense of Wicked Problems with … more
In this post I want to do a high-level fly-by of the options you have to establish a contractual relationship for your next agile project. Moving toward an iterative/incremental delivery process … more
I've been working on some prototypes for the flipside of my business cards - here's a sampling using quotes pulled from my collection that I mocked-up in Visio and converted into PNGs. Feel free to … more
