Using object-oriented design structures for project agility

Using object-oriented design structures for project agility

I read this interesting piece from the Dr. Dobbs website by Allen Holub, in which he argues for the use of object-oriented design principles to drive Agile software development projects.  One area in particular that I like is the idea of adhering…

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What's in store for the project manager in 2014?

What’s in store for the project manager in 2014?

As I recover from a Christmas hangover and contemplate my New Year plans, I can’t help but to wonder what’s in store for the project…

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Flipping training and education off

Flipping training and education off

I’m being a bit provocative with the title of my post, but the metaphor is not entirely without warrant.  For as the case with all…

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Scrum is NOT Agile

Scrum is NOT Agile

Anyone involved with Agile hears that Scrum is the most popular project management method within the umbrella of Agile practices. But Jim Coplien (one of the chief founders of the Design Pattern movement) argues that Scrums root is really not from A…

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To project managers: It’s the soft skills, stupid!

To project managers: It’s the soft skills, stupid!

Yes, we all know this intuitively and often talk about the need to have two of the most critical soft skills to effectively manage projects:…

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