stupid human tricks for agile

Stupid human tricks for Agilebehavioral therapy for software makers

Sunday, September 16, 2012

People make software

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Never say “resources” when you mean “people”

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Take blameSay, “I was wrong. You were right.”

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Assume competenceNotice what people do

Ask dumb questions Ask for help

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Eat together once in a while

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Flat teams work

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You are not in chargePeople define their own roles; be explicit

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Multitasking is a joke

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Wear giant headphonesTrain people not to interrupt you

Group chat is good

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Don’t check your emailLearn to live with unread email

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Meetings sap your will to live

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Write an agendaAsk for an agenda

Decline

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Be on timeStart on time

Don’t recap for latecomers

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Make all meetings optional and maximum one hourEncourage walking out

Always take notes

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Good luck

Sunday, September 16, 2012