July 1, 2014
New Scrum RACI for Roles & Responsibilities
Scrum is by far and away the most popular of all the agile methods in use today. A key feature…
January 17, 2014
5 Other Agile Manifestos You May Have Missed
image courtesy Rob Hale Many of you have heard the Agile movement was formalized by the creation and promotion of…
January 14, 2014
Offshore Agile Isn’t the Problem. It’s the Solution.
graphic courtesy pictofigo.com The honeymoon is over. Looking to deliver more while spending less, just about every large company has…
January 10, 2014
Self-Organization Isn’t The Point
Fast Company’s article this week about Zappos.com has brought the debate over Self-Organization back into focus. But I’m thinking that…
January 7, 2014
Bad Requirements? Actually, that’s your fault
I’m growing weary of project managers whining about bad requirements. The truth is, no one can possibly be surprised. From…
December 20, 2013
The magic secret to achieving your goals? Be willing to fail first.
This year I accomplished one of my dream goals to run a marathon. It was a climactic moment where I…
November 25, 2013
It’s Official. More Government Projects Using Agile Methods
It's official. The government has woken up to the need to run technology projects differently, and I'm not just talking…
November 19, 2013
Washington Techies Hold Retrospective on Healthcare.gov
Last night, I attended the Washington DC Scrum User Group's monthly meeting, where a group of 25 technology professionals talked…
November 15, 2013
Agile Project Management for Marathon Training
Completing my last half-marathon before the BIG race This weekend I will run my first marathon ever. It’s been a…