If you have ever tried to solve a complex problem, you probably discovered the benefits of working with someone else – whether that person had more experience than you or could just ask questions that challenged your thinking. Compare that to a time when you were handed a checklist and just ticked things off – which produced the better solution?
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What is Agile?
Let’s start with the basics: what is Agile?
It’s an umbrella term, coined in February 2001 when the Agile Manifesto was created. The manifesto starts by saying: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. It’s important to understand that it says uncovering – it doesn’t claim to be the definitive How To for software development. Sixteen years later, I think it’s safe to say we are still uncovering better ways.
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Blogging
Most of the content of this site has been for my curriculum vitae … until now! I’ve seen enough similar challenges across the many teams I’ve coached over the years, so I think it’s time to share some of them.
I’ll use tags to keep them separate (blog and cv) and you’ll also be able to find them in the sidebar.