In part one of this discussion, we explored some of the dynamics associated with how managers are sometimes “left out of” agile transformation conversations. Here we continue discussing what each of us can do to change those less than helpful postures into something a bit more constructive. Instead of “bashing” or “removing”, what about… Instead […]

In my last post I talked about a tendency some organizations (and individuals) have in jumping on the latest fad in building software teams and the methods for producing value. Beyond jumping on tactical or practice bandwagon’s, there appears to be a war going on related to traditional hierarchical organizational structures and traditional line or […]

I was teaching an introductory level course last week in San Francisco. There were about 30+ people in the room and they had wide variety of experience. Some were absolute agile novices. Others seemed to be quite experienced practitioners who were looking for more advanced guidance. Some worked at very small companies and many worked […]