Scrum is an amazingly simple process that causes many changes in an organisation when it is implemented. And because it really is simple common sense, many people try to add complexity to it. So it’s beneficial to hear again the idea from first principles.
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Scrum et al
Posted in agile, scrum, tagged scrum, software on June 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Working software over comprehensive documentation
Posted in agile, management, scrum, tagged backlog, cio, daily scrum, decisiveness, goals, manager, product, product owner, scrum, vision on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Agile Manifesto values working software over comprehensive documentation. In agile projects working software is the ultimate quantification of your project’s status. This may take some getting used to. The agile leader though, may be more interested in artifacts describing the project’s functional effectiveness: The ‘why’ of the business. This is because you are responsible for the software beyond its manufacture: Why you invested in it, and why it complements your broader business plan.
You think you have it bad?
Posted in agile, management, scrum, tagged cio, competitors, cto on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Many CIOs feel squeezed. The easiest thing for them to do in these tough times is to cut back and lay off. Yet that may be exactly what the competition wants.
How to say “No”
Posted in agile, management, scrum, time management, tagged balance, decisiveness, effectiveness, efficiency, product owner, scrum, urgent on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For the sake of those we lead, learning how and when to say “No” may be one of the most important skills an agile leader needs.
Scrum Product Owners
Posted in agile, scrum, tagged product owner, scrum on May 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s often not easy producing a product that always meets user needs and stakeholder expectations, in ways that are innovative, ethical, and respectful of the rights of others; but somehow you seem to do it. You’re a star. You’re the Scrum Product Owner.
User solutions
Posted in agile, management, market, scrum, tagged customers, effectiveness, expectations, functional, important, market, product, product owner, purpose, software, user on May 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Users create their own ideas about solutions and release timing based on information they get from a number of sources. As product development professionals we should be challenged to see beyond user solutions to uncover users’ real needs.
Market place personification
Posted in agile, management, market, scrum, tagged backlog, corporate, customers, economy, important, manager, market, prioritise, product, product owner on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It seems obvious to state that your market place is made up of real customers and users. Yet product development professionals often know little about the economic drivers of their market places.
Why don’t we do this more?
Posted in agile, management, market, scrum, tagged customers, important, indecision, manager, market, product, product owner, purpose, remarkable on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Take every chance to get into the market place. Your vision, purpose, and priorities will be clarified.
Telling a story
Posted in agile, management, scrum, tagged balance, function, functional, important, introspection, manager, product owner, purpose, remarkable, vision on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our lives tell the story of the vision that has captured our attention. Which vision is your team catching from you?
