Posts Tagged: Kanban
Software development is not manufacturing
I wrote about the 5 most common arguments against Kanban in my e-book Kanban for Skeptics. We lose our ability to plan It will take longer Things will get stuck — we can’t keep WIP limits Stakeholders don’t care about
Software development is not manufacturing
I wrote about the 5 most common arguments against Kanban in my e-book Kanban for Skeptics. We lose our ability to plan It will take longer Things will get stuck — we can’t keep WIP limits Stakeholders don’t care about
7 personal productivity tips
I’m addicted to personal productivity tips. How can I get more value out of my time that has become so scarce, during the last years? Here are 7 tips: 1. Agree to a clear work-life balance and stick to it,
7 personal productivity tips
I’m addicted to personal productivity tips. How can I get more value out of my time that has become so scarce, during the last years? Here are 7 tips: 1. Agree to a clear work-life balance and stick to it,
Why Kanban for skeptics?
I noticed that in my professional and private life, I’m asking the following question more often: Why? This annoys the hell out of my colleagues, family and friends. But, I’ve learned the hard way, that taking enough time to trace
Why Kanban for skeptics?
I noticed that in my professional and private life, I’m asking the following question more often: Why? This annoys the hell out of my colleagues, family and friends. But, I’ve learned the hard way, that taking enough time to trace
The new hype in software development
Last week I visited Gothenburg, Sweden for the first Software Passion Summit. I was invited to speak at this brand new event. As with all new conferences, their tends to be a special atmosphere in the air. Curious tension, enthusiasm,
The new hype in software development
Last week I visited Gothenburg, Sweden for the first Software Passion Summit. I was invited to speak at this brand new event. As with all new conferences, their tends to be a special atmosphere in the air. Curious tension, enthusiasm,
Feeling the theory of constraints
I’m often so focused on trying to do things right, that it feels like I’m driving a car at 200 km/h. Sure, things go fast and I’m really paying attention to the road ahead, but I’m missing out on all
Feeling the theory of constraints
I’m often so focused on trying to do things right, that it feels like I’m driving a car at 200 km/h. Sure, things go fast and I’m really paying attention to the road ahead, but I’m missing out on all
Kanban for Dishwashers
(image by Peter & Francesca) No, this is not a blog post title just to attract your attention. I’m truly going to explain how the ideas behind Kanban helped us doing the dishes more efficiently during our camping trip
Kanban for Dishwashers
(image by Peter & Francesca) No, this is not a blog post title just to attract your attention. I’m truly going to explain how the ideas behind Kanban helped us doing the dishes more efficiently during our camping trip
5 arguments against Kanban
(image by Saltatempo) When you’re thinking about using Kanban to manage your value flow, you will hear some tough arguments against it. This is normal and not related to Kanban, it happens with every change initiative. I’ve compiled a list of
5 arguments against Kanban
(image by Saltatempo) When you’re thinking about using Kanban to manage your value flow, you will hear some tough arguments against it. This is normal and not related to Kanban, it happens with every change initiative. I’ve compiled a list of
Your management doesn’t care about speed!
That’s right, I’ve said it. Your management doesn’t care about development speed. Wait a minute! Didn’t they try to push our limits all these years? Trying to get us to do more work in less time? True, but let’s take
Your management doesn’t care about speed!
That’s right, I’ve said it. Your management doesn’t care about development speed. Wait a minute! Didn’t they try to push our limits all these years? Trying to get us to do more work in less time? True, but let’s take
