A number of success factors for Agile Transition are important to emphasize because they represent structural and, in many cases, cultural shifts from traditional software development and management environments. Most organizations miss many of these, thinking that they are simply
Agile Transition Part 1: It Takes More Than Training
Many companies start their shift to Agile by bringing in a trainer. It’s a good idea, but it is not enough. Agile adoption is not like putting a new set of tires on your car. Before too long, you are
The Value of an Agile Coach
Agile software development is a big change for many organizations. The most typical pattern is to start with one or two small projects and then build on success with more projects. In time, a wider change in organizational process and
Sort of Agile – Bikes and Skateboards
More often than desired, clients ask for guidance in doing a project in a way that is “sort of agile”. I do my best to be reasonable, relating to this caution. One of my favorite pastimes in youth was exploring
Agile Coach Camp
I just got accepted to the Agile Coach Camp, to be held in Ann Arbor, MI, USA from May 30, 2008 to June 1, 2008. It was pretty easy. I just had to answer 3 questions. Here are my answers. This event