Baseline Agile Retrospective

The Real Baseline Agile Retrospective Format

I always considered this six question format to be the Baseline Agile Retrospective Format.  I say baseline instead of standard because a baseline is something to build on, not an ‘always the way’ standard (I know I’m splitting hairs here). I believe the six question baseline agile retrospective format is a solid way to teach people […]

Agile Alliance Analysis & Product Management Program

The Agile Alliance approved a new program – Analysis and Product Management in Agile!  I included the full announcement below. Based on this, we have a great group who we are going to be running an Agile Open Jam at the BBC Conference in Las Vegas in a few weeks.  If you are heading that […]

Scrum Training References

Below is a list of references we use and mention in our ScrumMaster, Agile For Teams, and other Agile training classes. If you are looking for additional information on a topic I mentioned (or one I did not), please let us know – Jake Calabrese and John Miller. Next Step Ideas Connect with people from […]

Learning from Washington, the Inauguration, and the Constitution

Read This If: You’re looking for some interesting observations on scope, change management, and iterations as well as willing to consider that maybe some projects are not that tough, in perspective. 2009 seems to be moving right along! Was 2008 tough or not so much? Will 2009 be better or worse? Are things sometimes LESS […]

x1 Transformational Agile Leadership Training

Transformational Agile Leadership Training Leadership success hinges on engaging intelligent and creative people and cultivating strong relationships. We often try to help people through process, project, or product improvement; while these improvements can be valuable, they are not directly aimed at helping people be awesome. Transformational Agile Leadership Training is for individuals who want to help their […]

Building Antifragile Relationships and Teams

I’ve presented a number of sessions on building antifragile relationships and teams. This post is a summary of the information from the sessions for anyone who attended (or anyone who is interested) as well links to related articles.