Archive for November, 2009

SPAM-Cast interview

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Tom Cagley posted an interview with me at his Software Process and Measurement-Cast blog. Tom begins the podcast with part 7 in his series of audio essays, “Traceability, A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement.” The interview with me starts about 25% of the way in. We discuss Agile, Agile Adoptions, Retrospectives and upcoming events.

Another Appreciative Retrospective

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Ola Ellnestam writes about “An AI Retrospective” that ended with the group “steaming with positive energy and really going.”
Recommended reading for anyone wondering why their team retrospectives leave everyone feeling resentful or bored.

Mr. Squiggle

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Nick Oostvogel describes a creative activity to revive boring retrospectives and tell the shared story of the project (Gather Data). He calls it Mr. Squiggle.