Agile Parenting: Purpose Over Process – Geof Lory
Agile Parenting: Purpose over Process In preparation for this series of articles on Agile Parenting and the creation of an Agile Parent’s Manifesto, I thought about the many conversations I have had with seasoned project managers. Many have asked me, “What’s the big deal with the eXtreme/Agile movement?” I think what they are really asking is,
Read MoreAgile Parenting: Compassionate Courage – Geof Lory
In the previous articles in this series on the Agile Parenting Manifesto I have presented tenets that focus on a choice: a choice between emphasizing Goals and Purpose over rules and processes or Releasing Human Potential over conforming to preconceived outcomes. Both of these articles illustrated how a preference of the less tangible and more uncertain possibilities can
Read MoreAgile Parenting: Curiosity and Adventure – Geof Lory
In the first article in this series on the Agile Parent’s Manifesto I laid out a framework of values and principles paralleling that of the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. I spoke about valuing Goals and Purpose over rules and processes. This month we’ll take one step farther away from the traditional straight and narrow
Read MorePROJECT PARENTHOOD Agile Parenting: Purpose over Process – Geof Lory
In preparation for this series of articles on Agile Parenting and the creation of an Agile Parent’s Manifesto, I thought about the many conversations I have had with seasoned project managers. Many have asked me, “What’s the big deal with the eXtreme/Agile movement?” I think what they are really asking is, “Why do we need
Read MoreFissure News: Recognition and Rewards
I’m writing this on a 747 flying between Minneapolis and Singapore. It is my first trip to Asia and I am very excited. I will be in Singapore providing project management training for one of our long-standing clients. I don’t often get a chance to fly outside the US. When these opportunities have come up
Read MorePROJECT PARENTHOOD Agile Parenting: Purpose over Process – Geof Lory
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In preparation for this series of articles on Agile Parenting and the creation of an Agile Parent’s Manifesto, I thought about the many conversations I have had with seasoned project managers. Many have asked me, “What’s the big deal with the eXtreme/Agile movement?” I think what they are really asking is, “Why do we need
Read MoreProject Parenthood Agile Parenting: Progress Through Practice – Geof Lory
From an early age to pre-adulthood children spend a large portion of their time in school, but they spend almost all of their time learning. Their exposure to new ideas and the time spent developing new skills is greatest during these early years. Academic progress is measured with grades and scores, but how do we
Read MoreProject Parenthood: Every Plan Is Wrong – Geof Lory
I’m currently managing a sizable renovation to a private facility and am working with the Board of Directors to establish the scope and budget for the project. We have gone through several versions, taking items out of scope and putting them back in, as we gradually narrowed in on what can be done with the
Read MoreAgile Parenting: Geof Lory
As a writer, speaker, trainer and practitioner of project management, I make it a point to read daily on the subject. I have my backlog of five to ten books, all threatening to be read, as well as a number of articles, white papers and web pages on leadership, teaming, process and personal development. I
Read MoreA Few Closing Words – Geof Lory
Every year at this time my wife, Beth, and I get away to spend a little time together to relax, recall, reflect, and recommit. It is a special time, an annual milestone if you will, and a time to re-baseline our plan for the coming year. As is standard practice, we set some goals for
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