I recently revisited my long-term goals and life plans, something I do a few times a year, and I realized that I had never seen a financial and career contingency plan quite like the one I follow. That made me think, maybe I should share it. So here it is. The Short of It I… Continue reading Financial Backup Strategy
Agile Reincarnated
I’m not an outpsoken person. I don’t participate in any social media other than LinkedIn, where I make a point of not commenting. But when it comes to all the chatter I keep reading online about “Agile being dead”, I feel compelled to add my voice. If Agile were truly dead, then why is everyone… Continue reading Agile Reincarnated
Superheros and Little League Baseball
As a little league head coach, I recently encountered a situation that resonated deeply with my role as a manager of a software engineering team. One of the star players on my team of 7 and 8 year olds approached me after our championship victory, expressing disappointment about not receiving more recognition in the form… Continue reading Superheros and Little League Baseball
Poker and Adapting Strategies for Success
In our regular weekly poker game, there was an interesting dynamic between two players, Al and Steve. They had known each other for years, played countless hands together, and yet, every time they went head-to-head, Al always seemed to come out on top. It wasn’t a fluke or just bad luck—there was something deeper at… Continue reading Poker and Adapting Strategies for Success
Agile In Simple Packaging
As we dig deeper into the world of agile software development, it’s essential to remember that the final destination is not to blindly follow a set of rules but to create a culture where continuous improvement is the norm, collaboration is key, and delivery of value is rapid and consistent. Embrace the Manifesto as Your… Continue reading Agile In Simple Packaging
Hello world!
First post. Nothing really in it, but I hold Hello World close to my heart, so I’ll leave it as the first post.