Author: jacob
Agile Table Tennis: How To Continually Improve Anything With Agile
Note: This blog was first published on my personal blog in 2015, and is now been reproduced here so some links may lead to the web archive. For a very long time now table tennis has been my favourite sport, to the extent I (try to) play multiple times every week, and I’ve even recently…
What is Agile? The Basics
Agile has become a buzzword in the world of software development and project management, but its principles extend far beyond these domains. At its core, Agile is about adaptability, efficiency, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key facets of Agile, focusing on ‘doing the right…
Facilitation Skills for Working with Stakeholders
Facilitation skills are critical for successful product development as it is a collaborative effort that involves working closely with stakeholders, such as customers, developers, designers, and product managers. As a facilitator, your role is to ensure that these conversations run smoothly and result in actionable decisions that move the project forward. To do this, you…
How I Use a Personal Development Backlog to Improve My Life
As an agile practitioner, I’m constantly looking for ways to improve my skills and knowledge to be effective in my role. One of the approaches that I’ve found to be useful is to create a personal development backlog. This backlog helps me keep track of what I want to learn, what skills I want to…
Kanban 101: Understanding the Basics of Kanban
Kanban is a method that helps teams visualise and manage their workflow. It was originally developed for manufacturing, but it has since been adapted for use in a wide range of industries, including software development, healthcare, and finance. The name “Kanban” comes from the Japanese word for “signboard” or “billboard”, and it refers to the…
Agile retrospectives for personal relationships
Using Agile retrospectives in romantic relationships may sound unorthodox, but it can actually be a great way to improve communication and understanding between partners. Agile retrospectives are a powerful tool that can be used to reflect on past events, identify areas for improvement, and create action plans for the future. By applying the principles of…
