Is Agile Like the Steam Engine?
I recently participated in a LinkedIn discussion in which the author of the discussion made a statement that “Agile is by definition a software development methodology”. I didn’t agree with that...
View ArticleAgile is Only a Tool – It’s Not a Religion
I was reviewing one of Dean Leffingwell’s slide presentations and I particularly like a comment he made that “Agile is only a tool – it’s not a religion”. It inspired me to write this blog post....
View ArticleModifying and Extending Agile/Scrum
I recently participated in a discussion on LinkedIn that was initiated by someone who suggested several possible roles for a Business Analyst in Agile/Scrum that didn’t seem consistent with Agile...
View ArticleWhat is Systems Thinking and Why is it Important?
I’m an engineer at heart. I’ve been trained to analyze problems objectively and come up with well-thought-out solutions. That approach comes naturally to me but it is something that needs to be learned...
View ArticleThe Importance of Systems Thinking and Agile
Understanding the importance of systems thinking and Agile is critical in order to gain a deeper understanding of Agile. Wikipedia defines “Systems Thinking as follows: “Systems thinking is the process...
View Article