Francie Van Wirkus's Blog, page 28
February 10, 2016
“We are a SAFe shop.” “We are all in for scrum.” “We are going to Lean out everything.” Large...
“We are a SAFe shop.” “We are all in for scrum.” “We are going to Lean out everything.” Large enterprises using profound statements like this are kidding themselves that they have an answer. It’s really tempting to believe that a framework or methodology will be the answer to your technical, and more importantly, people problems. But…we did a study. Even if you’ve paid big consulting money for a…
February 4, 2016
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January 10, 2016
Mastery is a Choice
Today was my fourth book launch, and it’s still a very intense process. Because being a master of your craft is continuous work with your customers, and then chronic reflection on how to make it better than the last thing you made. We have a choice: master your craft, or go the easy route. Many authors take it easy, as do others claiming to be a master of their craft. They know how to make…
January 7, 2016
January 1, 2016
Ironman Arizona Retrospective
I wasn’t going to write a retrospective for Ironman Arizona. Why bother, when I didn’t compete in it? Why go back to that dark place that I’ve worked so hard to get over? Because a little over a month later, I can get past disappointment to see that I learned something worth sharing. Ironmans are epic within themselves (you can read more about my adventures in my book series, The Competitor in…
