Backlog Rot: How PMOs Can Restore Strategic Clarity
Backlogs aren’t libraries, they’re launchpads. PMOs must treat backlog hygiene as a delivery discipline, not an afterthought.
Agile Beyond Work: A Practical Lesson from Everyday Life
How breaking down the overwhelming task of “clean your room” helped my autistic son succeed, and reminded me why Agile is really about people, not process.
The Responsibility Trap
I recently worked with a thoughtful, experienced Agile IT leader who emphasized something that stuck with me: Responsibility without authority equals liability. This resonated deeply because it’s something I’ve seen time and again in organizations large and small. In my experience, I have found that accountability is a key part of the equation too. It’s …
The Curse of Mistlewood
Mistlewood. A small, quiet village nestled in the northeastern woods far away from the chaos of the city. During the holidays, the snow-draped streets came alive with colonial architecture adorned in festive wreaths and twinkling lights. It’s the kind of place that could grace the front of a holiday postcard. A small town that truly comes alive at Christmastime – at least it used to…
Write Ticket Comments Like It’s 2025
If you’ve worked with me, you know I value frequent, clear communication. I like our updates to flow like CNN and The Weather Channel: constant, relevant, and visible. One of the most effective ways to achieve this in software delivery teams is through well-written ticket comments.1 Ticket comments aren’t just a formality. They are a …