Tag Archives: managing issues

Why is that guy still here…?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Larry

It’s Not the Person, It’s the Process A while ago, I over heard a product owner voicing his displeasure with a team member by asking, “Why is that guy still here?” Initially my adrenaline spiked as the pressure in my … Continue reading →

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How to Decompose Epics & Stories

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Larry

Assigning Epics effort estimates is risky business. However, since organizations usually require schedules and budgets when uncertainty is at its highest, continuously defining effort as the decomposition process evolves may work. It must be remembered, no estimate is completely accurate but this process does … Continue reading →

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Improper Planning – The Skeleton in the Closet

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Larry

I had a long talk last week with a guy we will call Joe. He works for a company who has undertaken a large data conversion project. Mid way through that project the sponsors became very concerned about the project’s … Continue reading →

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Managing Software Quality Assurance Test Rounds – Part Five (Critical Numbers)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Larry

In his book The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business, the author Josh Kaufman recommends isolating two to five critical indicators, or what he calls Key Performance Indicators (KPI). These numbers should measure throughput and of a given system. The goal … Continue reading →

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Managing Software Quality Assurance Test Rounds – Part Six (Discovering What Went Wrong)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Larry

When discovering and resolving issues two attributes are absolutely necessary. These are a calm head and an experimental mindset. Uncertainty is inevitable. The sooner this is accepted, the better you will become at solving problems. Having numbers that expose issues … Continue reading →

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