The TDD Mindset (1/2)
We always hear that Test Driven Development (TDD) is a software design technique which is focused on tests. Given that we have to write tests before code, our mindset can easily [...]
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Focus on Agile Teams - Trip Report from Medel [...]
I just completed a trip to our Medellin office where I met our Solutions Managers, our on-site agile coach, and several of the agile teams that make this a great place to work. [...]
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Revisiting the Agile Notion of Value
In the Agile Product space there are a few figures who are leading the way. Jeff Patton – leads the way from an innovation and creativity perspective. Jeff’s storymapping [...]
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Big Apple Scrum Day Conference - 01 May 2 [...]
Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to share a quick post to share that I will be speaking at Big Apple Scrum Day in New York City on May 1st. Both Bob Galen and I are going to be [...]
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Kanban Considerations for Agile Teams
I’ve had quite a few clients over the years who have wanted to adopt Kanban as their agile process. For some of them, using it is absolutely the right choice. For many [...]
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Mixed Feelings about Roles & Responsibilit [...]
In our last Meta-cast, Josh Anderson and I explored the good and the bad around defining roles and responsibilities in agile contexts. It’s a mixed bag really that requires [...]
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Introducing Principal Agile Evangelist Bill [...]
Happy Thursday everyone! I wanted to write up a quick blog post to introduce myself. I’m Bill DeVoe and I’m the new Principal Agile Evangelist for Velocity Partners. [...]
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Is It Safe?
There is an old, old movie called the Marathon Man with Dustin Hoffman. In it, there is a compelling scene where the evil doer continues to ask Hoffman – “Is it safe?” whi [...]
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Chartering, Lift-off, Setting the Stage, From [...]
One of my favorite, old-time rock groups is Emmerson Lake and Palmer. And their song From the Beginning seemed appropriate for this article. One of my new favorite voices in our [...]
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Innovation: “Management” vs. “Team” Res [...]
I just read a truly interesting HBR article that focused on the role of management vs. team members themselves in fostering an environment of creativity and innovation. Most of [...]
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