Tag Archives: agile

Poker Face

Gamification of Scrum Learning Using Scrum Delegation Poker Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches play a key part in the development and supporting of Agile practice within Scrum teams. Both hold key responsibilities to support and educate teams in the ways of the Scrum force. However, sometimes more than talking needs to be done to helpContinue reading “Poker Face”

Eight Days a Week

Reflections on the Pitfalls of Story Points and Velocity Capture Many don’t know this, but I studied mathematics for two years at university before specialising in Computer Science. One mandatory class specialized in teaching the fundamentals of mathematical proof. In a nutshell, we learned how to establish that a given hypothesis was correct, or identify theContinue reading “Eight Days a Week”

New Year’s Resolution

Planning Kanban Adoption for Home Task Management New year. New decade. Cue the numerous social media posts outlining unachievable resolutions that people have absolutely no chance of keeping. The majority of my friends set typical goals such as new gym routines and healthier eating habits. However, the Richmond family have a more unconventional ambition inContinue reading “New Year’s Resolution”

Rudie Can’t Fail

The Case for Evolutionary UI Prototyping Over Primary Feature Perfection Over the past through years, innovation has become a buzzword in many technology domains. This includes the finance industry where I currently reside. Yet many consider it to be an extra function, rather than a core tenet of their daily responsibilities. Or even a oneContinue reading “Rudie Can’t Fail”

Over the Wall

Reflections on the Adoption and Use of Obstacle Boards in Agile Practice Life is full of obstacles. Be it school, work, home or any other feat we set our sights on, there’s bound to be a few blockers along the way. Let’s be honest, if every desire or achievement came easily, life would be rather dullContinue reading “Over the Wall”

Same Size Feet

Identifying the Need for Story Splitting We all remember our favourite childhood fairytales. Despite being significantly short, they all follow a similar format. Each story arriving at the perfect ending following the protagonist overcoming strife. Every time I think about story splitting, I am immediately reminded of Goldielocks and the Three Bears. A young girl’sContinue reading “Same Size Feet”

The Show

Why Reviews Are More Than Just Demos Theatre showcases are a opportunity for drama students to present a piece demonstrating their developing talents. Treading the boards to show their progress. The parallels to sprint reviews are many. Think of the squad showcasing their progress on building software to an audience of eager critics. The sprint reviewContinue reading “The Show”

Slow It Down

Causes and Symptoms of Too Rapid Software Development In the digital age, the demand for software, and therefore software engineers, only increases. Long gone are the days where significant delays in delivery are accepted. To meet existing regulatory and competitive demands, developers must rapidly produce more software. Yet until the cavalry arrives, the same technologistContinue reading “Slow It Down”