May 31Member-onlyLeveraging Agile Metrics for Improvement, Not EvaluationAgile frameworks have become the de facto standard in software development due to their flexibility, adaptability, and focus on continuous improvement. A crucial element of Agile frameworks is the use of metrics. Agile metrics serve as objective indicators of a team’s performance and progress, helping to identify areas that could…Agile Framework4 min readAgile Framework4 min read
Apr 12Member-onlyChatGPT is my new junior assistant.— and it is performing exceptionally well — As someone passionate about writing and developing new ideas, I have always dreamed of having an intelligent digital assistant like ChatGPT to help me draft, refine, and finalize my work. The drafting process can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for those who…ChatGPT4 min readChatGPT4 min read
Apr 2Member-onlyArtificial Intelligence — New dogs learning old tricksOver three decades since, I published my first papers on Artificial Intelligence as part of research in Universities and industries. At that time, my interest was in Neural Networks, with applications in pattern processing; the concepts do not differ much from those currently in fashion, but the tools and interfaces…AI4 min readAI4 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyAgile transformation without Agile leadership?Agile transformation has become popular for organizations looking to improve their efficiency, flexibility, and customer focus. However, despite the potential benefits of agile transformation, many organizations struggle to achieve the desired results. One common reason for this is a lack of proper agile leadership. In this article, we will explore…Agile Transformation3 min readAgile Transformation3 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyIs a Project charter needed if we are using an Agile Framework?— Perhaps an agile one — A project charter is a document that outlines the critical information about a project, including its purpose, objectives, stakeholders, and key deliverables. There are two main types of project charters: traditional and agile. Traditional project charters are typically used in a Waterfall project management…Agile2 min readAgile2 min read
Jan 2Member-onlyStandards and Conventions are opposed to an Agile Mindset, right? (Not at all)Conventions are standard practices or ways of doing things that a group or community follows. They are not formal rules or regulations but are widely accepted and followed by team members. On the other hand, standards are formal rules or guidelines used to ensure consistency and quality. In agile delivery…Agile Mindset3 min readAgile Mindset3 min read
Dec 11, 2022Member-onlyWhat serving food at “Trinity Cafe Nebraska” taught me about agility and humanityA few months ago, I started offering volunteer hours at Feeding Tampa, an organization dedicated to providing food for the homeless and people with compromised economic conditions. I volunteer at Triniti Cafe on Nebraska Street in Tampa on Saturday mornings. …Feeding Tampa3 min readFeeding Tampa3 min read
Nov 13, 2022Member-onlyBe prescriptive first to become Agile later?There is a fairly general tendency in the Agile community to confuse the ideal state with the strategy; this confusion is inherited from applying “modern” methods of participatory management and innovative leadership. Many Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches, when faced with opportunities for improvement in a team, opt for the…Agile2 min readAgile2 min read
Oct 16, 2022Member-onlyRunning an efficient PI Planning using Jira Advanced Roadmaps(Slides of the talk presented at JiraCon22)Jira2 min readJira2 min read
Sep 5, 2022Member-only“How to be an Artist” by Jerry Saltz — minimal annotationsI have been following Jerry Saltz for many years and marveling at his light but a not simplistic way of approaching life from the perspective of art and the artist’s perspective. I could not say that Jerry is an optimist nor a pessimist, but someone who understood that art, as…Jerry Saltz10 min readJerry Saltz10 min read
