Recipes: Use These
Canonical good practices that consistently work in nearly all large scale knowledgework contexts.Better Backlog Prioritization Draft
I’m delighted to announce the launch of Better Backlog Prioritisation – a compilation of methods used to prioritise a backlog.
read more“Big 5” dangers for your software company
The definition of “big 5” is traditionally the 5 most dangerous african animals to hunt on foot.
For software development I have defined it as the 5 greatest dangers of running your software company.
The Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock of Teams
Once a software delivery system grows beyond about 20 people, program-level structure emerges and requires management for system-level optimisation for collaboration and trust.
read moreReduce the law of least resistance – a little bit different approach to change management
So how can we handle others when we want them to change their behaviour? First and foremost, we should revise our approach.
read moreDownload the Boardwalk: Standard Work for Managers
Download the Boardwalk Template Based on real life situations, and tweaked for the taster workshop that Håkan Forss and I designed and ran at Lean Agile Scotland 2014, here is the standard work template we use for Gemba management. Download PDF: Boardwalk Template...
read moreJob = Work + Improvement
Exploit variation in demand to create capacity for improvement.
read more4 Principles for the High-Performing Organisation
A simple framework which incorporate and supplement whatever methodology the organization is using. This framework is based on one foundation, with four related principles.
read moreNew Download: A3 Template & Guidance
In advance of my A3 sessions at Lean Agile Scotland next week, I've published the A3 template I'll be using, plus guidance in using it. This template and guidance has evolved in real world usage over the last four years or more with many teams doing both development...
read moreSo, You Think You Can Multitask?
Take the test to find out. But here’s a hint: you can’t. You task switch, and that takes time, even for trivial tests like these.
read moreHelping Roles: The Consultant
The Consultant role is one of exerting influence to change the what of operations, limited to areas where you have been asked to help. Gaining the sponsorship to fix the right problem is important, as is gaining the credibility needed for influence. This is a...
read moreHelping Roles: The Contractor
The role of a Contractor is to provide extra skilled capacity at short notice. The change you bring is to tidy up how the work is done, chiefly by example. Proactively expanding beyond that is a direct route to frustration and broken client relationships. This is a...
read moreYour First Improvement Problem: Finding Time for Improvement
It's too easy to push back on improvement opportunities by claiming that you don't have time. When you say that, you have instantly identified your first improvement opportunity. One of my colleagues sent me this on Friday, and it's such neat encapsulation of the...
read moreBetter Backlog Prioritization Draft
I’m delighted to announce the launch of Better Backlog Prioritisation – a compilation of methods used to prioritise a backlog.
read more“Big 5” dangers for your software company
The definition of “big 5” is traditionally the 5 most dangerous african animals to hunt on foot.
For software development I have defined it as the 5 greatest dangers of running your software company.
The Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock of Teams
Once a software delivery system grows beyond about 20 people, program-level structure emerges and requires management for system-level optimisation for collaboration and trust.
read moreReduce the law of least resistance – a little bit different approach to change management
So how can we handle others when we want them to change their behaviour? First and foremost, we should revise our approach.
read more
Download the Boardwalk: Standard Work for Managers
Download the Boardwalk Template Based on real life situations, and tweaked for the taster workshop that Håkan Forss and I designed and ran at Lean Agile Scotland 2014, here is the standard work template we use for Gemba management. Download PDF: Boardwalk Template...
read more
Job = Work + Improvement
Exploit variation in demand to create capacity for improvement.
read more4 Principles for the High-Performing Organisation
A simple framework which incorporate and supplement whatever methodology the organization is using. This framework is based on one foundation, with four related principles.
read more
New Download: A3 Template & Guidance
In advance of my A3 sessions at Lean Agile Scotland next week, I've published the A3 template I'll be using, plus guidance in using it. This template and guidance has evolved in real world usage over the last four years or more with many teams doing both development...
read moreSo, You Think You Can Multitask?
Take the test to find out. But here’s a hint: you can’t. You task switch, and that takes time, even for trivial tests like these.
read moreHelping Roles: The Consultant
The Consultant role is one of exerting influence to change the what of operations, limited to areas where you have been asked to help. Gaining the sponsorship to fix the right problem is important, as is gaining the credibility needed for influence. This is a...
read moreHelping Roles: The Contractor
The role of a Contractor is to provide extra skilled capacity at short notice. The change you bring is to tidy up how the work is done, chiefly by example. Proactively expanding beyond that is a direct route to frustration and broken client relationships. This is a...
read more
Your First Improvement Problem: Finding Time for Improvement
It's too easy to push back on improvement opportunities by claiming that you don't have time. When you say that, you have instantly identified your first improvement opportunity. One of my colleagues sent me this on Friday, and it's such neat encapsulation of the...
read moreBetter Backlog Prioritization Draft
I’m delighted to announce the launch of Better Backlog Prioritisation – a compilation of methods used to prioritise a backlog.
read more“Big 5” dangers for your software company
The definition of “big 5” is traditionally the 5 most dangerous african animals to hunt on foot.
For software development I have defined it as the 5 greatest dangers of running your software company.
The Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock of Teams
Once a software delivery system grows beyond about 20 people, program-level structure emerges and requires management for system-level optimisation for collaboration and trust.
read moreReduce the law of least resistance – a little bit different approach to change management
So how can we handle others when we want them to change their behaviour? First and foremost, we should revise our approach.
read moreDownload the Boardwalk: Standard Work for Managers
Download the Boardwalk Template Based on real life situations, and tweaked for the taster workshop that Håkan Forss and I designed and ran at Lean Agile Scotland 2014, here is the standard work template we use for Gemba management. Download PDF: Boardwalk Template...
read moreJob = Work + Improvement
Exploit variation in demand to create capacity for improvement.
read more4 Principles for the High-Performing Organisation
A simple framework which incorporate and supplement whatever methodology the organization is using. This framework is based on one foundation, with four related principles.
read moreNew Download: A3 Template & Guidance
In advance of my A3 sessions at Lean Agile Scotland next week, I've published the A3 template I'll be using, plus guidance in using it. This template and guidance has evolved in real world usage over the last four years or more with many teams doing both development...
read moreSo, You Think You Can Multitask?
Take the test to find out. But here’s a hint: you can’t. You task switch, and that takes time, even for trivial tests like these.
read moreHelping Roles: The Consultant
The Consultant role is one of exerting influence to change the what of operations, limited to areas where you have been asked to help. Gaining the sponsorship to fix the right problem is important, as is gaining the credibility needed for influence. This is a...
read moreHelping Roles: The Contractor
The role of a Contractor is to provide extra skilled capacity at short notice. The change you bring is to tidy up how the work is done, chiefly by example. Proactively expanding beyond that is a direct route to frustration and broken client relationships. This is a...
read moreYour First Improvement Problem: Finding Time for Improvement
It's too easy to push back on improvement opportunities by claiming that you don't have time. When you say that, you have instantly identified your first improvement opportunity. One of my colleagues sent me this on Friday, and it's such neat encapsulation of the...
read more