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Future Directions for Agile (from Agile 2008)
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-28):
My main stage speech from Agile 2008 is available on InfoQ. It a 90 minute video with the powerpoint slides simultaneously displayed. This talk was aimed at the Agile community and pulled no punches about what I see as the failings within the Agile Alliance. It has attracted a lot of attention - most of it positive. Here are some of the comments...I've just watch your presentation at InfoQ (Agile2008 - Future Directions...) and have to say that your ideas about the agile movement are like an isl...(truncated)...
Retrospectives considered waste when...?
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-28):
I wanted to return to Dave Laribee's post from the weekend, Introducing Kanban at Xclaim. I'd like to bring your attention to discussion below involving Derik Whittaker, Steven Harman, and Dave concerning retrospectives. For a long time I've not found project and iteration retrospectives particularly useful and until I read this I'd failed to articulate why that was.It was this comment from Steven that triggered my epiphany...I can totally see how the retrospective can be viewed as wasteful in t...(truncated)...
Blogging again
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-28):
Regular subscribers will have noticed that I'm blogging again! :-D Agilemanagement.net has been in transition. We've moved it over to be hosted with the Modus Cooperandi servers and web site. Since, its inception, agilemanagement.net was hosted by my old school friend Alan Laird at his likk.net facility which from time-to-time has been in a garage in London and a back bedroom in Tokyo. I'd like to thank Alan for all his hard work maintaining the servers and providing hosting space for more than ...(truncated)...
Kanban Implementation in Brazil
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-28):
It's official! There are kanban implementations on at least 4 continents now. Alisson Vale has written up [in portugese]his experience implementing kanban at Phidelis in Brazil. This seems like a very complete implementation. Alisson has a physical board, some classes of service in different colors, a closeup explaining the detail on the cards, and an electronic dashboard version on a big flat panel display. What is clear to me from this case study is that despite the lack of a book about kanban...(truncated)...
Competition and Knowledge-Sharing
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2008-08-27):
In Knowledge Management Needs to be Agile, Too, I saidIf you put people in competition with each other *in any way*, they will have dis-incentives to share their knowledge.John, in his comment on that post, said it seemed intuitive, but was having trouble articulating why. I’m here to help Some of my [...]
Interminably Long Timeouts for META-INF Under IIS
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2008-08-27):
How’s that for a catchy title? To recap recent events: I’m working on speeding up a Java applet, sloppy code in applet libraries try to load resources from the server which then 404, you can avoid this by setting the codebase_lookup property to false in the applet tag, and finally eliminating 23 megs of [...]
Would the real Enterprise 2.0 please standup?
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-26):
Jim Benson of Modus Cooperandi starts to lay out our vision for the future of the enterprise and management in the 21st Century over at Social Computing Magazine (how quaint). Technorati tag: Jim+Benson, Modus+Cooperandi, Social+Media, Management
Kanban at Xclaim
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-26):
Overnight, Dave Laribee drove a lot of new traffic to the Kanbandev Yahoo! group with this post about his kanban implementation at Xclaim. Seems Dave has been carefully reading Corey's posts on implementing kanban. Dave's implementation looks quite sophisticated. Technorati tag: Agile+Management, Lean, Kanban, Corey+Ladas, Software+Engineering, Project+Management, Dave+Laribee
Agile Conference in Sao Paulo
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-26):
I'm giving the key note speech at the Speaking of Agile event in Sao Paulo this October. I'm also giving a 2 day tutorial prior to the event. If you are a follower of agile in Brazil, I hope to see you there. Technorati tag: David+Anderson, Agile+Management, Agile+Brazil, Sao+Paulo, Lean, Kanban, Software+Engineering, Project+Management
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Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2008-08-25):
Olympics Blog at Sports Reference The Beijing Opening Ceremony and the Costs of the Beijing OlympicsInformation on the cost of the opening ceremonies for 2008 as well as a total cost and cost per athlete for all modern summer Olympics.
Construction Software Selection Checklist
Abstract from Reforming Project Management (Indexed 2008-08-23):
Houston Neal offers a high-level feature comparison checklist for beginning a software evaluation.© 2008 Hal, Reforming Project Management. | Permalink | No commentsAdd to del.icio.us. | Search blogs linking this post with TechnoratiWant more on these topics? Browse other posts tagged asides.
Kanban Training in Seattle
Abstract from Agile Management Blog (Indexed 2008-08-23):
Modus Cooperandi (my firm) will be offering regular kanban training classes starting in September. These classes are open to any participants. Initially, they'll be held locally in Seattle just a few blocks from our office. We're looking to take the classes to other locations in the USA and UK later this year and next year. You can sign up to learn kanban from Corey Ladas here. Technorati tag: Modus+Cooperandi, David+Anderson, Agile+Management, Lean, Kanban, Corey+Ladas, Software+Engineering, Pr...(truncated)...
Wisdom from Professor Rao
Abstract from Reforming Project Management (Indexed 2008-08-22):
"Smart organizations make difficult things simple," from Bob Sutton's Work Matters.© 2008 Hal, Reforming Project Management. | Permalink | No commentsAdd to del.icio.us. | Search blogs linking this post with TechnoratiWant more on these topics? Browse other posts tagged asides.
Optimizing PNG File Sizes
Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2008-08-21):
For the past few weeks I’ve been working on improving the load time of an applet at work. Someone here noticed a while back that we seemed to have a ridiculous amount of image files in the applet. There are roughly 23 megabytes of images in the final jar which is around 14 [...]
An Attempt to Define Value
Abstract from Managing Product Development (Indexed 2008-08-20):
Jim, in his comment on Intuition is Not Enough for Knowing About the Project Portfolio, said:I am having trouble with the definition of the word value in this context. Do you mean showing progress, as in earned value, or value to the customer, such as in ROI or payback period? Value has become a [...]
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Abstract from Running as Root (Indexed 2008-08-18):
What reading Tufte won’t teach you: Interface design guidelines - glyphobet • глыфобет • γλυφοβετSome high level application UI design tips.InfoQ: Renowned Orchestra Embraces Scrum-like PracticesOverview of how the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is able to work well in a conductor-less environment.What's Your Solar Potential? - RoofRayQuick little web app that uses Google Maps to help det...(truncated)...
How to get the current SharePoint user full name from InfoPath codebehind
Abstract from Madalina .NET 2.a (Indexed 2008-08-18):
Scenario: SharePoint Forms Library and an InfoPath FormQuestion: How to get the FULL NAME of the currently logged in user from code? No hardcoded web service URL.Solution: SPContext.Current.Web.CurrentUser.NameAll you need is to add the Windows SharePoint Services reference to your project and the following 'using/Imports' directive in the codebehind file:using Microsoft.SharePoint;
Do we have the right mix of projects?
Abstract from Anticlue (Indexed 2008-08-18):
As we examine portfolio projects one of the key questions is did we launch the right mix of projects? Have we balanced our strategic initiatives with a smooth blend of operational endeavors with a smidgeon of mandatory requirements? One has...
Priorization: The art of choosing what not to do
Abstract from Anticlue (Indexed 2008-08-17):
Let's take a couple of moments discussing how budget and resource capacity drives the need for a prioritization and selection process for IT project request. Over the years, IT has been viewed as a utility in some hospital environments, even...
The key elements in establishing a PMO
Abstract from Anticlue (Indexed 2008-08-16):
Let's take a couple of moments to talk about the fundamentals. A PMO needs to have some basic elements in place to drive the project portfolio. These elements include: A process for project presentation, prioritization, and selection. An understanding of...
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