Future of Product Development: From Fake Productization Saga to Truly Product-Centric Organizations

SUMMARY: How often do we hear inspirational-motivational speeches from C-level executives, when they present at a town hall?  Their reassurance about being on the same page about goals, mission, vision, alignment on strategy and execution is usually so strong!  They often talk about a successful transition to becoming a true customer-centric organization and winning hearts … Read more

LeSS Talks: Agility at University. It’s Impact on Corporate World, with Rosie Hauck, PhD

Background Reading: College Seniors Prepare for the World of Work with Scrum  Download materials  What is the best part of teaching agility to university students? What impact can a great professor make, as a woman, in technology? What barriers do women face, while entering the technology workforce?   Related content: Gene Gendel was honored with … Read more

Interview with Michael James (MJ): Scrum Master Checklist Author

Click to Play Recording Click to Play Recording   References from Michael James (MJ): Sprint Retrospective e-learning (free) The Skilled Facilitator by Roger Schwarz Group Genius by Keith Sawyer Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Roseberg Product Owner Misconception comic book Contact MJ for printed versions of the comic book  

Another False Dichotomy? Do You Really HAVE to choose between Scrum and XP?

According to the Wikipedia: “A false dilemma, also referred to as false dichotomy or false binary, is an informal fallacy based on a premise that erroneously limits what options are available. The source of the fallacy lies not in an invalid form of inference but in a false premise.“Some of false binaries (dichotomies), with respect to choosing Kanban over Scrum, have … Read more