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Information-packed site all about agile development and agile project management using agile methods such as Scrum, eXtreme Programming and Lean software development. By Kelly Waters
  1. The Elements of Improvement
    Improvement requires three factors: Information. People need information about the context and how their work fits into the big picture. They need information from the work so they can self-correct. Without this information, systematic improvement is impossible. A desire to improve. Most people...

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  2. Build Less, Start Sooner
    Jeff Patton recently reminded me of two simple strategies for software development that I’ve talked about from time to time—Build Less Software and Start Sooner. I thought I’d follow up on Jeff’s blog and revisit these simple, but powerful strategies. First, managers and executives complain a lot...

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  3. Alternatives to bureaucratic hierarchy
    I don’t doubt that its possible to have an organization with out traditional managers. I’ve read about Semco and Morningstar Farms. I’ve talked to people who work at Gore. My husband works for a less well know firm that doesn’t have traditional managers. But those companies...

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  4. An Agile Game – Management by Walking Around
    Image: Stuart MilesIt’s time for another Agile game that you coaches, trainers and ScrumMasters out there can use to educate your teams. This is a fast, easy and physically engaging one that illustrates how simple rules and time boxes can create a s...

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  5. Self-Awareness Matters: Finding Your Filters
    I remember sitting in a project meeting back when I worked for a Big Company. The project manager, Ted, announced the top three priorities.  When I offered a different view point, Ted declared, “You’re wrong. We decided on these priorities yesterday.”  He didn’t notice six...

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