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Scrum in Under 10 Minutes – HD


I've used this to share with new students and it's been the best, quickiest and most simple way to explain what Scrum is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5k7a9YEoUI&feature=player_embedded

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Song la claire fontaine


It was sung by Shang Wen-jie, the winner of last year's "Super Voice Girl" singing contest in China. She just graduated from the Shanghai-based Fudan University as a French major. Here are the lyrics of that Quebec folk song: J'ai trouvé l'eau si belle que je m'y suis baigné. Il y a lontemps que je... Continue Reading →

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Kanban as an alternative to Scrum


Here's a list of sites that are good resources for Kanban instruction and introductories: Thoughts on Kanban in an Ops environment by Kevin Lawver Debate over Scrum and Kanban (link to Agile Juournal)

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Salmon Cakes


3 eggs30 Oz Canned salmon (pink is best)1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs1 tbsp old bay1 tbsp Worcestershire SauceDrain the canned salmon and add to mixing bowl.Mix all ingredients in the bowl really well to get everything blended together.Form into pattiesBake in the oven for about 25-30 mins on 375 Once they are baked in the oven... Continue Reading →

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New iMac for Me!


Yes, I finally did it.  I finally made the official switch to Mac today.  I've been carrying around this quote from the Apple store for weeks resisting the urge but I finally broke down after spending two days getting my stupid Dell with Vista, yeah double my fun, working again with the wireless printer and... Continue Reading →

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Scrum 1:2:2 (Month One:Week Two:Day Two)


This is my second day of the second week of my first month at my new job.  The differences between me and the other Scrum Master are really style at this point so it doesn't make sense for me to sit in on all of their meetings anymore.  I've been focusing on the Business and... Continue Reading →

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Scrum 1:1:3 (Month One:Week One:Day Three)


Long day yesterday so I'm late with my blog so I'm catching up while I ride the train to our other office.  I observed Sprint Planning for each of the first two teams.  This is their fourth sprint so they are working quite well together.  There is open dialogue about stories and their purpose, detailed tasking... Continue Reading →

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Scrum 1:1:2 (Month One:Week One:Day Two)


Today I spent my time in meetings.  I should just end right there because we all know that when you do that, you're not getting any actual work done.  It's the type of day that ends with you wondering where all your time went and how fifty people even know you're email address!  I managed... Continue Reading →

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