One of the tenets of an Open Space meeting, especially those hosted by the agile community, is "prepare to be surprised", and indeed this is exactly what happened when I attended Agile Open Toronto … more

What critical questions should you ask to determine the feasibility of your next software project? How do you determine whether your investment is going to pay off or take you and your company under? … more

"No scene from prehistory is quite so vivid as that of the mortal struggles of great beasts in the tar pits. In the mind's eye one sees dinosaurs, mammoths, and sabretoothed tigers struggling … more

One of the most significant benefits of moving software development teams and their customers toward an agile process is the dramatic shortening of feedback and approval cycles that allow for quick, … more

Earlier today I came across an article on a local blog about a series of public consultations my local government (the City of Toronto) is hosting regarding the possible construction of a … more

"Thanks for agreeing to meet on such short notice," said the well-dressed executive as we sat down in a pair of comfy leather sofa chairs at the local coffee shop with hot mugs of the local roast in … more

When I first began exploring agile software development techniques in 2003/4, much of what is now integrated into IDEs was yet to be invented - or at least refined.  Test Driven Devlopment … more

It's true: On November 26, 2012 I will be delivering a short, one hour workshop at Agile Tour Toronto 2012 on how to improve the outcomes of group meetings called "Making Sense of Wicked Problems with … more