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In SPaMCAST 726 Mr. Allan Kelly returns! We discussed the fact that backlogs often become dumping grounds. Allan suggested an energetic solution. We also discussed OKRs and whether they are... Read More
I view Coaching Agile Teams as a tale of two themes. The first is a book of philosophy and the second is a how-to book full of techniques. The full... Read More
One of the most common problems teams face is starting more work than they complete. The reasons this occurs are both myriad and legendary. The impacts of teams starting more... Read More
One of the most common problems teams face is starting more work than they complete. Neglected WIP is the gap between all the work you say you are working on... Read More
I am going to combine the conversation of Chapters 12 and 13 of Coaching Agile Teams this week because there is a common core in these two chapters. Chapter 12,... Read More
This week we feature an interview with Indus Khaitan, Founder & CEO at Quolum. A few of the topics covered include: Why do organizations need help in consuming SaaS at... Read More
Chapter 11, Agile Coach Failure, Recovery, and Success Modes, begins Part 3 of Coaching Agile Teams. Part 3 is titled “ Getting More for Yourself.” I view the three chapters... Read More
Work In Process (WIP) is a simple concept. The simplest definition of WIP is any piece of work started and that isn’t complete. It does not matter whether it is... Read More
SPaMCAST 723 features our essay on neglected WIP. Work that has been started and is now just sitting around is neglected. Running a team or organization above their natural level... Read More
The two most important items for me during this read of Coach Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins are found in the first part of this chapter. Reflecting back on my... Read More
