I cannot tell you how often I hear the term “guideline” these days. It seems to creep into every other meeting or so, especially when “new and improved” concepts are being discussed at the management table. In my eyes, even if you substitute the word “guideline” for rules, you still view them as rules. Why […]
I have been thinking a lot lately about how I might go about working with teams to ensure they understand the main message behind agile engineering practices. In many ways, the knee jerk reaction of many managers, including me, is to edict the use of common practices and skills. In my past, I have heard […]
I recently re-read The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team. I am through it for the 2nd time and find that I have gleaned so much more this time around. The Role of a Leader: (A look back at 5 Team Dysfunctions) Absence of Trust – Avoid Invulnerability Fear of Conflict – Avoid Artificial Harmony Lack […]