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Brad Buhl
The Failure of the Agile Model: Technology
“I love technology, but not as much as you, you see. But I still love technology. Always and forever.” –Kip Dynamite (‘Napoleon Dynamite’) Much like Kip, the first value of the Agile Manifesto is “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.” But make no mistake – Agile gives no excuse for a lack of effective [...]
The Failure of the Agile Model: Process
Now that we’ve covered the need for a clear Product Owner role and appropriately delineated responsibility between the two, what about larger organizations which could have multiple roles across multiple projects and products? In keeping with Agile Manifesto, the team should “prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools,” as well as “customer collaboration over [...]
The Failure of the Agile Model: People
Have you ever found yourself in a sprint planning session where the Product Manager is out of touch with the technical prioritization requirements based on business needs? Or has your scrum master turned your daily standup into a by-the-book sound off of ‘the pigs’ with no input before or after the meeting from ‘the chickens’? [...]
The Failure of the Agile Model: Accountability
Accountability around direct management is obvious, but being within your power or control to do something implies accountability beyond the bullets of a job description. And it’s in the cross-functional, collaborative and transparent morning discussions where the Agile methodology shines…or else utterly fails.
Break It Down: Online Payment Processing
Even in 2010, many traditional retailers are hesitant to go from an in-store card swipe to a card not present (CNP) environment, especially over an online channel. Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, perceived security threats and a general lack of knowledge in processing payments over the web cause the hesitation. But, have no fear! We’re [...]
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For those tired of seeing in the “Recommendations for You” section of their favorite online retailer a ‘Tickle Me Elmo’ doll based on a single purchase for their nephew five years ago, there is hope. In fact, now on my Amazon home page (as long as I don’t flush my cookies and sign out), the [...]
Seven Favorite Frameworks
I like to say that Management Consulting requires a combination of ambiguity tolerance and rational problem solving. And a fellow associate frequently quips when asked what he does, “I bring clarity to complex situations.” My favorite work comes out of projects which are perceived as ridiculously complex, or stuck in the stratosphere of executive vision, [...]
Seven Favorite Rules of Presenting
Sometimes the best advice comes from the worst experience. Especially when presenting to large audiences or C-level execs, each of which have their own particular way of letting you know when you might as well finish your speech…now. When piecing together a cohesive story in order to build your delivery, whether through a product webinar [...]
Effective Project Change Management
Based on an original article by Manish Limaye Confession: I have never pre-judged Project Management quality by PMP certification, as much as the Project Management Institute might object. Not that there’s not inherent value in certification. Good certification (such as the PMP) is an obvious bar set for fundamentals of a given line of work. [...]
Playing Nice in the Corporate Sandbox
Based on an original article by Manish Limaye My wife and I used to joke that at home, I helped handle three-year-old problems, and at work, I helped handle three-year-old problems. In reality, much of the frustration caused by internal business issues, particularly between business and IT functions, comes down to the basics of communication [...]