Do more of what’s working and less of what isn’t
How do you know when to call it quits on an experiment? I’m dialing back on some of mine to get back some time for other projects.
Read full articleAll articles in “Project management”
These are my articles on how to prioritize projects and how to collaborate well in teams. Explore some of the other categories as well while you’re here.
Getting sprint retrospectives right is hard work
Sprint retrospectives are a waste of time only if we use them as Weekly Complaining Corner. We can me them more fun AND meaningful at the same time.
Read full articleDon’t invent this here
Now that I am working on a product that I will sell, the decision between what I can reasonably build myself takes on a new shape.
Read full articleGiving every minute a job
Splitting a day that would otherwise be “eight hours of work, some of them productive” into dedicated blocks helps maximize the value of these hours.
Read full articleHow to pick your next project
A flat todo list helps us get projects done, but it doesn’t help us decide what project to work on next.
Read full articleWe’re skipping our shiny features
“Being busy” is not a good measure of progress. By focusing on what creates real value, we can make good use of our limited time.
Read full articleEnthusiasm does not mean priority
One of the harder parts of product development is knowing what to focus on. Your latest cool idea might not need immediate attention.
Read full article“Before we start building this…”
Double-check you’re working on the right things by asking if the solution helps you solve important problems.
Read full articleDelete your backlog
A backlog full of tasks you don’t ever intend to do only weighs you down. Saying no to tasks allows us to focus on what is important.
Read full articleNegativity in retrospectives
Retrospectives that end after letting everybody complain are a waste of time. Turn that frown upside down for a better result.
Read full articleSMART
A good goal is one that makes it easy to follow through. The SMART criteria help us in setting better goals.
Read full articleHow do you eat an elephant?
Big goals take a long time to achieve. By taking many small steps in the right direction, we can get closer and closer to them without losing motivation.
Read full articleShaping up
While Scrum works well for many teams, it’s not for everybody. Basecamp’s Shape Up is an alternative that might work better for you.
Read full articleIs this a hill you want to die on?
There are disagreements in all teams about what we build and how we build it. Given several options, we need to understand each of their effects.
Read full articleAs a User Story
Adding a single sentence to our tickets helps us focus on what is important. Let’s explore what goes into a good user story.
Read full articleShipped is better than perfect
Don’t let perfectionism keep you from shipping things. Release (too) early, then clean it up after you got some real feedback on it.
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