Agile Status Reports: Do We Need Them?
I wish we could do away with status reports all together, but we need to make sure our clients and executives know what's going on quickly. Kill the red/yellow/green and go with the facts.
I don’t come to you with my problems, do I?
Introducing himself to Bob Dylan at a party, Peter Grant extended his hand and said, “Hi. I’m Peter Grant, manager of Led Zeppelin.”
Dylan looked at him and said, “I don’t come to you with my problems, do I?” then turned and walke...
Why is it so hard
Why is it so hard to get rid of someone from your life who’s nuts? It’s usually because he (or she) is only nuts to most of us. If he or she is still around, it’s probably because they are rabidly supporting someone else’s goals. Just not yours. There are ...
Do Open Office Designs Miss the Point?
I'm beginning to think the trend to ‘modern’ (read ‘exposed ductwork’) open office designs supports executive and architect’s egos more than real creativity and collaboration.
Status Reporting
Boy, I wish we could get rid of status reports all together--especially the awful 'red/yellow/green' reports, which are pure fiction. Here's a few recommendations on how to deliver useful status reports to your executives (even if you have to include a color).
Scrum of Scrums Facilitator
Sometimes, having a facilitator, especially for young teams, makes sense. This video provides a few recommendations for the attributes of a good Scrum of Scrums facilitator.
Catch Someone
