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Discussing ways to build, nurture, and maintain effective and cohesive tech teams.
“Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams” by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister is not your run-of-the-mill business book. It’s a vibrant exploration of the human side of software development, a realm often overshadowed by algorithms and code. Let’s dive into its most unexpected and colorful insights. 🎨 The Myth of Overtime: […]
In the dynamic world of software development, maintaining a productive and positive team dynamic is as crucial as the code itself. The “Ten Commandments of Egoless Programming,” introduced in Jerry Weinberg’s seminal book “The Psychology of Computer Programming,” offers timeless guidance for developers seeking to cultivate a collaborative and ego-free […]
The article by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez in Harvard Business Review discusses the long-standing debate between Waterfall and Agile methodologies in project management. It argues for a hybrid approach that combines Waterfall’s structured planning with Agile’s flexibility to address the limitations inherent in each method. Waterfall: The Structured Approach Agile: The Adaptive […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, “Agile is Dead (Long Live Agility),” Dave Thomas, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, reflects on the journey of Agile methodology and its current state. He begins by reminiscing about the creation of the Agile Manifesto thirteen years prior, a document that […]
The constants are that high-performing teams have incredible focus and a really shared sense of what their metrics are—meaning not only what they are trying to achieve, but also what success and quality look like. That clarity around vision, success, metrics, and quality allows them to do amazing work. Patty […]
Leon C. Megginson, in his insightful paraphrase of Darwin’s theory, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in […]
Jen Marr, the Founder & CEO of Inspiring Comfort, discusses the increasing importance of fostering social connections in the workplace. A connected workforce is more fulfilled, engaged, and protected against burnout. However, many teams struggle to find this connection, especially in the post-pandemic world. Marr identifies four primary reasons for […]
Once limited to small application development projects, Agile methodology is now being adapted for large-scale enterprise development. This shift prompts the question: how can the principles of agile, which emphasize simplicity, frequent testing, and rapid delivery, be scaled across larger projects that span various locations, business lines, platforms, and technologies? […]
An Agile retrospective is a meeting held at the end of an iteration in Agile software development. The team reflects on what worked well and what didn’t work well and identifies future improvement actions. The retrospective is team-driven and should be conducted in an atmosphere of honesty and trust. The […]
Self-organizing teams in Agile methodology take responsibility for executing the work and deciding how to do so. This requires confidence and commitment from each team member and a shared sense of responsibility and accountability. Training, coaching, and mentoring are necessary to become effective self-organizing teams. Teams can choose their processes […]