Seeking Global Product Head
At Simon & Schuster we’re looking for a global product head to work as my peer and as product owner for our team. jobs.37signals.com/jobs/12173
Articles and Posts
Insights on leadership, technology, and human-centered strategy, originally shared on LinkedIn and expanded for deeper exploration.
The Cost of Technical Debt
Addressing technical debt and keeping versions current are software development disciplines and a cost of doing business - not discretionary spending.
Attracting and Retaining Developers
If you want to attract and retain developers, fun interesting work, respect for people and ongoing learning are more than nice to haves.
Understanding the Cost Center Pattern
The cost center pattern fills the vacuum of our inability to define, model and measure the value most workers create for their organization.
Hiring Criteria for Agile Coaches
In my latest blog post, I delve into the essential hiring criteria for agile consultants, coaches, and mentors. I believe that understanding the right qualities and experiences to look for can significantly impact the success of agile transformations. Join me as I share insights that can help you make informed decisions when building your agile team.
Learning from Agile Experts
Spent last week learning from James Shore and Diana Larsen being an unexceptional member of an exceptional team. (ArtOfAgile)
Agile Adoption and Its Challenges
In my latest blog post, I explore the widespread adoption of Agile methodologies and the mediocrity that often accompanies it. I believe the fault lies not in the frameworks themselves but in how we implement them. I invite you to reflect on your own experiences with Agile and consider how we can elevate our practices to truly harness its potential.
Understanding Estimates and Truth
In my latest blog post, I explore the complex relationship we have with estimates and our subconscious desire for reassurance, even if it means being misled. I share insights on how this tendency affects decision-making and project outcomes, urging us to confront the uncomfortable truths behind our assumptions. Join me as I navigate this critical aspect of our professional lives and challenge the status quo.
Insights from the Agile Publishing Summit
Thanks to BISG for the Agile Publishing summit. More openness to the values underlying agile practice than in some agile conferences.
Launching Our Prod/DevOps Book Club
Launching our prod/devops book club with “lean startup
Overcoming Negative Views in Software Development
Negative perceptions about software development. Do you have a solution? http://jkat.me/yPSZ7N
Values Driving Change in Networks
How values create change from small networks to large: http://jkat.me/wlD48X