The sixth principle from the Agile Manifesto is, “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” Scott Ambler and Alistair Cockburn’s graphic contrasting the efficiency and effectiveness of different communications channels really hits this principle home. When the Covid pandemic hit in 2020, face-to-face conversation … Continue reading Is Remote Collaboration Cheaper?
“The right people don't need to be managed. The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you've made a hiring mistake.”- Jim Collins, From Good To Great A recent news story described how many companies want employees back in the office as they slowly get vaccinated against COVID-19. The reason cited by an … Continue reading What Would You Do If You Were Ordered Back To The Office?
Agile team members working apart or remotely from the rest of the team have long been a thorn in the side of Agile purists. Those who staunchly stood by the Agile Manifesto principle touting the efficiency and effectiveness of in-person face to face conversation, would often rail against the few team members who personally preferred … Continue reading Work From Home: Privilege to Policy?
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