The Certainty of Uncertainty

The Certainty of Uncertainty

If the only certain things in life are death and taxes, why do so many teams think that if they plan well enough they're somehow going to add software to that short list? This article deals with…
Change Is Good…Or is It?

Change Is Good…Or is It?

Change may be a constant, but it doesn't have to be constant. By following some simple guidelines, you can choose when and if you will allow adjustments to planned work during an iteration.
Waterfall 2006

Waterfall 2006

This tongue-in-cheek article offers humorous insight into the pitfalls of the waterfall process. You'll find yourself laughing at agile experts gone mad. You might even recognize some of your own…
Selecting the Right Iteration Length

Selecting the Right Iteration Length

A key consideration in adopting an iterative process is selecting how long your iterations will be. Mike Cohn discusses the issues to consider when determining whether your team's iterations…
I Didn’t Know I Needed That!

I Didn’t Know I Needed That!

Products that do everything they're supposed to do and offer consumers something they like, but didn't know they wanted, make customers happy. And that is what most of us in software…
Collaboration Explained

Collaboration Explained

A challenge faced by any project leader is how to lead the team without resorting to a…
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