As the year draws to a close, it seems natural to pause and take a look backwards. Instead of beating ourselves up for the well-intentioned goals we left in the dust somewhere around January 13th, let’s focus on the things we did accomplish, and look towards a new...
I’ve been on the road this fall, sharing my “Face the Strange” message with conference attendees across the United States. Inspired by David Bowie’s 1971 song, “Changes,” I am encouraging BAs to face and embrace the changes taking...
After a fall filled with work travel, I am so happy to be HOME for the holidays! It’s truly time for reflection, celebration and maybe even a little relaxation! Looking back on the year, one guiding principle stands out in my personal and professional...
Agile planning includes more than just task-based planning before each iteration. It’s the value-driven planning associated with the product and the releases that truly boosts the efficiency/effectiveness of the team. Who builds an agile plan? In most cases, the...
When I think of collaborative and innovative project meetings, the picture on the top is what floats into my mind. I see people standing in small groups. I see everyone focused, engaged and contributing. I see whiteboards, flip charts, drawings and sticky notes. But...
