stupid human tricks for agile
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These slides accompanied a talk about some tricks you can use to help yourself and your software team work better. Video of the talk can be seen here: http://bambuser.com/v/2983234TRANSCRIPT
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.”
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Assume competenceNotice what people do
Ask dumb questions Ask for help
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Eat together once in a while
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Flat teams work
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You are not in chargePeople define their own roles; be explicit
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Multitasking is a joke
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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
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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
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