April 2016 – Coaching, Consulting, Training

From LeSS Toolbox: Causal Loop Diagrams to visualize System Dynamics

November 8, 2018April 27, 2016 by Gene

Introduction: When it comes to scaling, there is a common misconception that “bigger always means better”. This misconception is also traceable to agile arena, where companies look for ways to expand their agile practices beyond a single organizational domain (e.g. many teams, numerous departments, multiple lines of business, etc.). Usually, it is an existing (inherited) … Read more

Global SCRUM GATHERING® Orlando 2016

April 12, 2021April 20, 2016 by Gene

It was a great event, with more than 1200 people attending from all over the world. Tons of great presentations and collaborative sessions. Below, are some captured moments with my peers and colleagues – the people that made my personal experience at the gathering so rich and memorable. The coaches and trainers of Scrum Alliance have always … Read more

April 16 – LeSS Talks: Discovery of System Relationships with Causal Loop Diagrams

March 25, 2017April 13, 2016 by Gene

Weinberg-Brooks’ Law “More software projects have gone awry from management’s taking action based on incorrect system models than for all other causes combined.” (Source: https://less.works/less/principles/systems_thinking.html) Today’s session was about Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD). You may read more about CLDs here. We discovered why the behavior of a large development group (a system) not understood or … Read more

APRIL 6TH-8TH: CERTIFIED LESS PRACTITIONER COURSE WITH CRAIG LARMAN | NYC

November 8, 2016April 7, 2016 by Gene

Please, join Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) Meet-Up group in NYC

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Dealing with Spill-over Items September 3, 2024
Introduction Spill-over or carryover items are common in many teams. Unfortunately. Focusing on avoiding spill-over can have a positive impact on the team and team dynamics. This article provides insights into what spill-over is, why it’s important, how to prevent it, and what not to do to avoid it, along with strategies for measurement and […]
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The Rise Of The Product Developers - Part II, Critical Thinking July 20, 2023
In the first part of the Rise of Product Developers series, we explored how Product Developers focus on the domain and users’ problems to build a product. The true value developers bring lies in their critical assessment of what and how they’re building. This approach has always been essential, but it’s become more clear now […]
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The Rise Of The Product Developers - Part I, Beyond User Needs March 6, 2023
Inspired by my colleague Bas Vodde’s recent conference talk, I’m embarking on a series about The Rise of the Product Developers. This first piece will focus on how Product Developers can adopt a strategic approach to user requirements. Product Developers build products by understanding the domain and customer problems. Product Developers are not simply coders […]
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The Fractal Within a Sprint of Large-Scale Scrum March 13, 2022
A fractal is a structure in which, when you look closer, you will discover self-similarity at different scales. (wikipedia). Zoom In and Out Scrum Fix The Empirical Process Control In Picture A, you can find a typical representation of a Sprint in Scrum, which is, perhaps, a misunderstanding of both iterative development and empirical process. […]
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