Tag Archives: Project Management
JIRA can be a daunting tool. It is robust and flexible, but, as with any tool, it is only as good as our ability to use it. Here are some suggestions for turning JIRA into an agile project management tool. Note: This tutorial assumes installation and configuration of of the excellent Greenhopper plugin. Continue Reading
The Scrum Concept
If you work in the software industry, undoubtedly you’ve seen or read a pitch on the Agile software development process and how it will solve all of your problems. There is merit to the process, but I must admit that when I read posts about Waterfall versus Agile, my mouse and attention start wandering elsewhere. However, one aspect of Agile development from which everyone can benefit is the daily scrum. Continue Reading
As most business development folks will agree, Agile software development is a challenging sales proposition. Its loosely-defined model doesn’t fit nicely into the traditional proposal and contract process, which remains the norm for our industry. Since being promoted to CEO at HiDef, I’ve witnessed how successful our Agile project approach has been. At the same time, some clients have struggled to look at the sales cycle a bit differently. Therefore, we’ve been working to pioneer a sales and planning strategy that better fits the Agile model, while still delivering concrete, measurable proposals to clients. Continue Reading