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  • Physical vs. Electronic Scrum Boards

    Physical vs. Electronic Scrum Boards

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    An agile principle is to prefer face to face communication – “the most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” This can be challenging in teams with flexible working options or who aren’t co-located. My company prides itself in its flexible work policy and supports flexible work arrangements but…

  • How is Data Warehousing Different?

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    While there are many similarities between data warehousing and software development, there are common situations when applying scrum to data warehousing initiatives and projects that may not apply to software development. We don’t deliver software I’ve seen several data people read the agile principles and immediately take issue with the term ‘working software’. The agile…

  • Being Agile Versus Doing Agile

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    Wendy Gilbert
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    Agile training classes will teach you the elements of what it is to ‘do agile’, but to ‘be agile’ is to change the mindset of yourself, your team, and your organization, and put the focus on the core tenets of the Agile Manifesto. Business value Everything you do, every key you press, spec you write,…