Agile So Far

Agile is an umbrella term for a number of software development methodologies with a common set of principles.  Basically it is a method that of managing projects that emphasize individual interactions collaboration and working software over and pretty much everything else.  Earlier this year I decided to update our current rapid application development methodology by … Continue reading

Building Better Presentations

Know your Audience The most important thing that I have learned about building effective presentations is beginning by understanding your audience. The book slide:ology by Nancy Duarte has some fantastic suggestions on how to get to the point that you’re planning your presentation based on who you’re presenting to. She outlines a simple seven step … Continue reading

June Goals

Leadership Everyone Communicates Few Connect Last year I proposed doing a lunch and learn series based upon this book. The book grabbed my attention because the idea of connecting with people that I work with is something I believe is critical to the success of the organization, my team, our projects and myself. We’re all … Continue reading