In a previous blog post, I discussed how sprint planning can help put the team in position to effectively swarm on tasks. If building software is like playing golf, sprint planning is akin to assessing playing conditions, determining yardage, selecting a club, and setting up to hit the ball. While the golfer has a few … Continue reading A Swarming State of Mind
Author: Alec Hardy
Set the Stage for Swarming
Swarming is the essence of agile teamwork. Everyone on the team pitches in to push stories over the finish line. Egos are left at the door and team members sometimes operate outside of their comfort zones so that the team can deliver on its commitments. Sprint planning sets the table for effective swarming. Tasks for all … Continue reading Set the Stage for Swarming
Purposeful Personas and User Stories
The team was pumped to start work on the new Inventory SAAS product and eagerly anticipated the first user story writing workshop. Bert, the product owner, had been doing a lot of up front work to make sure things got off to a strong start. The team was giddy and the room abuzz. “Okay team, … Continue reading Purposeful Personas and User Stories
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