John BassoMar 267 min readOrganizing Work: Is it Okay to Parallelize Tasks?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....
John BassoDec 7, 202311 min readSprint 0: How to Bootstrap a New Team and Plan Your First SprintThe 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...
John BassoNov 30, 202310 min readCeremony Cadence: How to Order Ceremonies to Flow with Your CompanyBefore I dive into the metaphysical and how it relates to ceremony cadence, please answer the following question: When do you like to...
John BassoNov 3, 20239 min readExcessively Large Backlogs: What to Do When Backlogs Grow Out of ControlHow to deal with excessively large backlogs to revitalize your team’s workflow and performance.
John BassoOct 5, 20236 min readHolidays, Holidays, Holidays! Holiday Scheduling to Optimize SprintsHolidays can disrupt scheduling, tracking, and planning. See the best practices to adjust holiday scheduling to prevent team cadence disrupt
John BassoSep 28, 20238 min readPreplanning a Sprint: Independently or With Your Whole Team?Preplanning a Sprint too much restricts the team’s ability to perform at their best, so it’s all about finding the right balance.