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What’s in a definition of done?
I sometimes find a lot of angst around the definition of done. I was particularly surprised to see it bubble up and get mentioned in the National Audit Office’s 2012 report “A snapshot of the use of Agile delivery in central government”. So, if we are to make such a definition, what should we consider? … Continue reading
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One thing that makes me uncomfortable in a sprint planning session is when the team chooses to take in an investigation card. An investigation card is intended to allow a team to spend time looking into an issue before they launch into actually doing it. There are good reasons to do this: you can’t simply … Continue reading
Once upon a time there was a triangle. It was the traditional project management “iron triangle” of cost, time and quality. (Sometimes time is replaced by scope.) The principle we learned was “you can fix any two, but it will affect the other”. The fact that it wasn’t entirely flexible gave rise to the “iron” … Continue reading
Last week saw the climax of the Agile Awards 2012 — from nominations to shortlisting to the awards themselves — and it really does get better and better every year. Some random notes from my experience… Compere Steve Punt was a real pro. He dropped in an agile joke within about 30 seconds of opening, … Continue reading
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Hi. I'm Nik Silver. I've been running software teams for years. My specialism is getting technical teams working effectively with each other and with others, to deliver business value frequently and consistently. Take a look at my experience.
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