I had the opportunity to speak at Agile2017 in Orlando. It was a great conference! I connected with so many colleagues & friends and met lots of new friends as well.Besides speaking and networking, I attended some great sessions. The sessions at this conference...
I recently enjoyed several days presenting and participating in the Building Business Capability Conference in Orlando. I am always excited about the themes that come together during these national industry conferences. If you missed it, here’s what you need to know:...
January tends to be a time of optimism and anticipation for me. I like the feeling of a clean slate. It gives me the freedom to recalculate the future and set new goals. Just as we make New Year’s resolutions to get to better outcomes in our personal lives, we can...
Spring has sprung here in Minnesota! After the long winter, it’s time to open the windows, air out the house and do a little spring cleaning. This burst of spring energy leads to many home projects, but it carries over into my work as well. Spring inspires me to do a...
It is true that “working software is the primary measure of progress” in Agile, but that is not our only measure. The Agile Principles also call us to reflect on how to become more effective. As business analysts and product owners, we should care about metrics that...
Organization leaders are always looking for ways to speed things up. I never get more than a few minutes into a conversation with a director or an executive, before they begin sharing their frustration about the slow pace of change. They don’t understand why new...
