Solving Agile Methodology Problems: It’s Time for What’s Next
I remember the first time I led an Agile team. We were full of hope and new practices (daily standups, sticky notes, sprints, retrospectives). It felt modern. It felt efficient. It felt like we had finally found the way to manage software projects. But somewhere along the way, the Agile dream started to feel like […]
How to Improve Efficiency in Software Development (and Avoid Hidden Costs)
The Quiet Killer of Software Projects When you think of problems in software development, what comes to mind? Bugs? Missed deadlines? Angry customers? Sure, those are the obvious ones, but let’s talk about something sneakier: inefficiency. Inefficiency is like that small leak in your faucet—you ignore it for a while, and then, one day, you’re […]
From Steam Engines to AI: How Technology is Accelerating Change
In our lifetime, it’s astounding to think of the number of technological advancements we’ve witnessed and adapted to. I have vivid memories of grocery shopping after church on Sundays in a store where there were no self-checkouts, and people still paid with checkbooks. I remember when self-checkout was rolled out; there was talk and fear […]