Is a Product Owner an Agile Project Manager?
Defining Roles in Agile So, from the get-go, I think it’s important to set the record straight on this question ‘is a Product Owner an Agile Project Manager? 🎯 Although plain and simple, my initial response is a resounding ‘no’! But allow me to elaborate. 🧐 It’s All About Perspective The difference between a Product […]
What are 3 top tips for a new agile consultant?
Today, I’ve got some exciting time-tested insights to share with all the budding Agile consultants out there who are stepping into the exciting world of Agile. 🎯 So, I’m listing my top three tips of all time for anyone new to the Agile consulting world and wanting to gain momentum. 🚀 Let’s start by reviewing […]
What are the hierarchies of competence vs control? Why does this matter?
Hierarchies of Competence Vs Control: Insights & Relevance Have you ever wondered about the difference between hierarchies of competence and control? And perhaps even more importantly, why does it matter? 💭 Well, let’s delve right into it, shall we? 🕵️ Let me enlighten you with the ins and outs. 🚀 Types of Hierarchies Let’s start […]
From Unused Gym Memberships to Agile Implementation The Parallels of Misapplied Investments
🏋️♂️🔄 Agile Practices = Gym Memberships? Discover the unexpected connection in our latest article! Just as people sign up for gym memberships with good intentions but don’t always follow through, companies can adopt Agile methodologies without fully reaping the benefits. Learn how to avoid being stuck with an ‘unused membership’ and elevate your Agile game to its full potential.💡💪
Free Workshop: Introduction to Agility and Building Awesome Teams [Review & Retrospective]
This workshop was delivered on 5th August 2021 and focused on highlighting the value of people in the product delivery world and some of the things that need to change. This was the first session in a series of experiments designed to highlight the value and viability of live virtual training. Below you will find […]
Getting started with a Definition of Done (DoD)
In my last post about Professional software teams creating working software David Corbin made a good point. How do you determining what “Free from fault or defect” means? Since that is different for each Product and may change over time you need to focus on Quality and reflecting that quality in a Definition of Done […]
Professional Scrum teams build software that works
I am always surprised at the number of teams that release undone work to production. I understand that one may need a few sprints, or many if you inherited something nasty, to pay back that debt, but if it’s more then you are not a Professional Scrum Team. The sheer amount of software that I […]
The Tyranny of Taylorism and how to detect Agile BS
Something very close to my heart is helping folks understand the origin of the practices that are commonly used in management today. I feel that only with an understanding of history can we figure out how to change the future. I often talk about this in my classes and help folks see why things […]
Slaying the Dragons and How to Successfully Descale at Scale
Many organisations don’t really want to change how they do business and believe that they can continue in the way they always have while still getting better at delivering software. They are wrong! While there are organisations that are successfully scaling out there, they are exceedingly rare. What are the commonalities between these organisations and […]
DOD has made it illegal to do waterfall
Did you know that the DOD has made it illegal to do waterfall? For the first time in many years the Department of Defence (DOD) in the United States had made a major update to its procurement rules. They can no longer be held accountable for holding up our industry, and being culpable for its inability to move towards agility. The last vestiges of the old ways are gone.