InThe Pragmatic AgilistsbyDavid JohnsonBusyness: When More is LessImagine it’s late at night, you’re reading a book, and out of nowhere a loved one has a very serious medical emergency. You call 911, the…Nov 7, 20243Nov 7, 20243
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InThe Pragmatic AgilistsbyDavid JohnsonThe Aging WIP StandupThere are several ways for teams to meet and plan their day. This event is known as the Daily Scrum, Daily Kanban or perhaps simply as the…Apr 16, 20241Apr 16, 20241
InThe Pragmatic AgilistsbyDavid JohnsonLower your WIP, Improve your Flow!When first meeting with a team, or team of teams, it’s exciting to dig into their environment and make sense of what is happening. After a…Dec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023