Have you ever heard of the saying, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions"? This phrase perfectly captures the idea behind the discipline of "Stop Starting and Start Finishing". The idea is that we tend to start many things but fail to follow through and finish them. This leads to a lot of unfinished work and unfulfilled promises, which can create a feeling of frustration and defeat. Personally, I've experienced this a lot in my life - especially when it comes to my creative work. It's a big reason why I created this blog. The term "Stop Starting and Start Finishing," which is often used in software development circles, was popularized by Brian Tracy, a renowned motivational speaker… Continue reading “Stop Starting and Start Finishing” in Work and Life
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Flow Metrics and WSJF: Two Keys to the SAFe
SAFe, or Scaled Agile Framework, is a popular method for managing large, complex projects. It is designed to help organizations implement agile practices at scale, and it provides a structure for organizing and coordinating work across multiple teams. To be successful with SAFe as an organization, it is essential to have a deep understanding of flow metrics and WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First).
How Scrum’s Sprint Cycle is like the Hero’s Journey
Scrum, the popular Agile framework widely used in software development, follows a life cycle that is by nature satisfying to work through because of its structure. If you're wondering why it's more satisfying than other pure frameworks for project management, it's because you have been trained from childhood to love a good story. The Sprint cycle, the time-boxed period during which the team works to deliver a potentially releasable product increment, follows a similar structure to one of the most satisfying literary frameworks - the hero's journey.
Managing a Team is like Raising a Puppy
Scrum Master vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?
Scrum and Waterfall are two of the main methodologies used in project management, and they each have their own unique characteristics and approaches to managing projects. The Scrum Master and Project Manager role from the Waterfall methodology are two roles that are critical to the success of a project, but they have different responsibilities and focuses.