Whenever success is called into question, there is a measuring stick that is used to define where the difference lies between success and failure. With teams, products and dare I say projects that classify themselves as Agile there is no difference. However, the biggest difference may exist in what is measured and why. Let’s address a few questions then in our journey… What are You Measuring? This perhaps where the discussion begins all too often. There are many things that c

As a purveyor of the dark arts we call Agile, I come across many instances where non-agilists scoff albeit at the notion that such a method could help provide. Let’s look at some of the claims: Better Business / IT Alignment Higher Quality Products Better Products to Market Sooner Get the Real Things that Customers Want Such claims I am told are preposterous. Even among those that have been embodying agile principles sometimes have their doubts when they hear a claim about ho

With companies that have either tried, currently using or are dabbling with Agile, the craze of the early 2000’s has easily become more main