Occasionally, you observe something so obviously out of place and wrong that you immediately wonder, “Why hasn’t anyone fixed this...

In theory, it shouldn’t matter how many statuses your team uses to describe user stories. Or should it? If a story goes through eight...

Do you have teammates who treat Agile as a Religion of sorts? Agile isn’t a religion, so don’t treat it like one!

Consider how negative constraints are viewed. They—that is, constraints—are almost always seen as something that should be removed....

Storytime on the importance of organizing work… A long time ago… in a land not so far away, I was just starting work as a new developer....

The human heartbeat is amazing. It powers the body and mind. It is fantastic, but it isn’t the only critical system running on some sort...

If you want to make the biggest positive impact possible, even with limited resources, you’ll need to know how to create leverage as an...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, building team trust is one of the most important aspects of creating a good...

Not all team members will be outgoing. Some will be more introverted and quieter. Understanding team dynamics can help ensure everyone...

Teams have a tendency to develop a lot of bad habits when it comes to documentation. Either a team needs more documentation, or they need...

It is incredible how many questions I get about how to point out stories. I am not sure this topic deserves its own blog, but every team...

Embarking on the journey of project estimation takes gradual skill refinement. Initially, teams grasp the nuances of estimating smaller,...

How to become a more effective leader: a personal note to fellow technical and business leaders to bridge the divide between technical...

The first Sprint for a team is unlike any other Sprint. And how you plan your first Sprint can help set you up for success… or at least...

Before I dive into the metaphysical and how it relates to ceremony cadence, please answer the following question: When do you like to...

Even if you are not a developer or technical resource, I highly recommend attending at least one hackathon, preferably one that lasts 48...

Why measure or even concern yourself with whether you have a high-performance team? As long as your team is making progress, why does it...

Having real-world examples of how other teams have optimized their work is very valuable, especially for new teams. Here’s an example of...

How to deal with excessively large backlogs to revitalize your team’s workflow and performance.

Last week, we discussed the challenges small teams face and how to best deal with them. On the other end of the spectrum, large teams...