The term "bottleneck" refers to a point whereafter the flow or velocity perceptively reduces. It is metaphorically derived from flow of water through a narrow mouthed bottle where the flow of water is constrained by its neck. For drinking purposes it is a good thing...
As an Agile coach I enjoy the opportunity to learn from people implementing scrum framework and incorporating Agile values and principles. In this process I come across interesting stories and metaphors. After an introductory training session with one team and some...
A Best Practice is a collection of tools/techniques/approaches/methods that deliver desired results effectively and efficiently when applied in a prescribed order. "Best" in the term "Best Practice" implies that there is no further room for improvement, ever!...
Def: Velocity is the amount of estimated product backlog that a team can fully implement to meet the team Definition of Done within a given sprint [time-box]. The amount of product backlog in the definition above is often expressed in terms of "story points" or "ideal...
Most of us have to pay a visit to the scissor man/lady every couple of months. Others who don't have to or choose not to, I envy you. As a kid, my visits to the barber shop were scary ritual. The thought of someone using scissors, clippers and other sharp pointed...
My wife and I are blessed with a beautiful baby girl. She came to our world in the month of August. Since then blogging has taken a back seat. Over this period I have felt stretched on time to do some meaningful writing. It was my assumption that blogging would be...