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Your Project Is FAKE Agile, What Now?

May 20, 2024 | 23:03

It's finally sinking in. Your software project is FAKE agile. Is there anything you can really do about it?

Is Your “Agile” Backlog REALLY a Waterfall Project?

July 27, 2022 | 16:32

Many software development teams use an agile backlog but have NO business agility - and are actually using scrum with a waterfall mindset!

Are Programmers Really to Blame for BAD Estimates?

July 27, 2022 | 16:51

When programmers estimate code on software projects and they turn out wrong, who's to blame?

If Scrum Isn’t Working, What’s Your Move?

July 9, 2022 | 16:13

What is it about scrum that's made programmers hate coding so much, and how can you prevent this on your software development team?

Woody Zuill Interview 1
Woody Zuill on Mob Programming and Influencing Change

March 12, 2019 | 1:08:10

Woody Zuill, the leading voice in our industry around the concept of Mob Programming, joins me to talk about how it produces better developer teamwork.

I Quit My Software Project To Stay Healthy
I Quit My Software Project To Get Healthy!

February 12, 2019 | 19:34

Have you ever had to quit a good software project...because you figured out you weren't going to be successful in your role? I did - here's the story.

Scrum Got People Fired
Scrum Got 3 People Fired From A Software Project!

July 20, 2018 | 11:37

Blame-shifting and improper application of scrum got people fired on a software project I was on where the client was inexperienced with agile.

John Cutler Interview 1
John Cutler on Agile Skepticism and Developer Impact

June 22, 2018 | 45:26

John Cutler is an experienced Product Manager, writer, and consultant. I interviewed him about agile industry dogma - and where software culture is headed.

User Stories
Can User Stories Make Software Projects Late?

June 19, 2018 | 6:57

Let me help you avoid some bad advice I see out there about what user stories are and how they can help (or hurt) you.

Scrum Kanban Hidden Agenda
We Were Hired For A Hidden Agenda

June 15, 2018 | 7:49

Ever been on a software development project where one team is putting pressure on another because of a hidden agenda? I was, and things got interesting...

Measure Progress Software Project
Should You Really Measure Progress On A Software Project?

June 12, 2018 | 7:55

You can help a company profit more with the software they build by showing them the right things to measure - but expect some resistance on your project...

Scrum Is The Motor Of Your Agile Software Project
Scrum Is The “Motor” Of Your Project, But Who’s Steering?

June 5, 2018 | 8:57

When talking about the differences between scrum (or kanban) and agile development, the motor and steering wheel of a car can be a useful analogy.

Spot Fake Agile Team
Spot A Fake Agile Team In Under 7 Minutes!

May 22, 2018 | 6:33

It's always been popular to tell people how they're "doing it wrong" and agile software development is just as easy to call "fake".

Iain Lowe Interview 1
Iain Lowe on Software Estimation and Agile Dogma

May 19, 2018 | 1:10:42

Iain Lowe is an experienced software developer and manager based out of Montreal, Canada who I interviewed about healthy development topics.

A Tale Of Software Development Culture Change Gone Wrong
A Tale Of Software Development Culture Change – Gone Wrong!

May 18, 2018 | 15:28

Let me tell you a story about one of the weirder software projects I've been on - and how trying to change the culture went wrong.

Impact Mapping Software
Impact Mapping: What’s Your Software Development Worth?

March 20, 2018 | 11:48

If you've ever been on a software project and wondered: "what's the impact of the work I'm doing?", impact mapping will help you immensely.

business model canvas agile
How A Business Model Canvas Helps Agile Teams

March 17, 2018 | 16:35

If you've ever thought "who came up with these ideas?", you probably need a business model canvas on your agile development team.

Caffeine Agile
Caffeine Makes It Harder To Be Agile!

March 6, 2018 | 21:30

On a project that's truly agile, most people need extra patience. This doesn't help if everyone's cramming caffeine throughoug the day!

agile budget
An Agile Budget Keeps You From Being A Code Monkey

March 1, 2018 | 20:24

An agile budget is a major key to healthy software development company culture - and careers! Budgeting is something we don't pay attention to enough.

Planning Poker
Is Planning Poker Safe On Your Team?

February 27, 2018 | 12:18

Planning poker might be just what your team needs - but depending on the culture it can also cause big problems.

Secret of Scrum
The Secret of Scrum Nobody Talks About

February 21, 2018 | 7:16

Too many companies and agile coaches keep the secret of scrum from people! Without understanding WHY to use scrum - misery often results.

Be Agile
Can You Be Agile – When Your Company Isn’t?

January 22, 2018 | 17:25

It's human nature that causes digital transformations to fail. I spent most of my career trying to help companies be agile.

failure produces better software
How Failure Produces BETTER Software Projects!

September 10, 2017 | 35:48

A team that learns from software project failure produces better software - when you plan to exploit this ability.

cross functional development
The Journey To Cross Functional Development Teams

July 25, 2017 | 20:00

Cross functional teams get people with different disciplines to work together better when developing software.

scrum vs kanban
Scrum Vs Kanban – How Do They Help You Be More Lean?

July 7, 2017 | 38:35

Embarking on the journey to let customers lead YOU to the most profitable solutions? You’ll probably need to decide between the two most popular ways agile teams work, and I’m here to help you make that decision.

Agile Project Management
Agile Project Management – Is It Stopping You From Being Agile?

July 4, 2017 | 15:47

If your team is pursuing agile but it doesn't feel like it lives up to the industry hype, confusion about agile project management may be the culprit.

Lean Software Development It's About Uncertainty
Lean Software Development – It’s About Uncertainty

July 3, 2017 | 13:34

Your software team can avoid becoming irrelevant in today's shifting technology market by investing in and building software differently.