Agile

A Gartner research report predict that by 2012 Agile methods will be utilized in 80% of all web/software development projects

In your case did the prediction from Gartner has come true?

Source: http://www.infoq.com/news/2012/12/gartner-agile-2012

Hey guys & gals,

Thanks to XJM, my risk management chart now has some unicorn magic included, so I thought I'd share it here in case it inspires y'all to do some more risk mgmt on your projects, or to keep doing it & have a cool tool for it!

Here's a link to that document + description of how to do risk mgmt if you aren't familiar with this technique.

I thought this article was funny. They should've called it "Get some balls and try these things" instead, but, ya know... tomato/tomato.

Here's my stream of consciousness replies in my head...

5 & 6 = cool
8 = ouch?!
9 = hell yeah lol
11 = come on... we need goals, this is bs.
14 = haha, nice
15 = woot
19 = yes & no, sometimes the dev is not the only one using it!
21 = bitter much? jeeze.
22 = whah?
23 = Ahahhaha Awesome.
25 = High Five
26 = yah-no.
27 = omfg awesome idea!!!

http://www.pmhut.com/27-agile-things-to-do-before-youre-fired

Below is a recap of the discussions had at my PM BoFs in Munich this August 2012, and the resources we talked about. Thanks to everyone who came and participated!

As is the case with most of the PM BoF’s I’ve done over the past 4 Drupalcons, the conversation I was most interested in was around lessons learned. I love it when people can discuss where their projects went off the rails, why, what drives them crazy and how we can all learn from those experiences and exchange ideas/solutions.

Does anyone know of a study or survey on usage of different project management methodologies. In particular, I'm wondering how many Drupal projects use Scrum, or some other Agile variant, and how many use Waterfall. If anyone has a good study, or good survey data, happy to send them a new Lullabot t-shirt!

Hi, All.

My company has recently adopted the Agile project management method. I love the idea having burndown graphs for our bigger projects but I do not like the idea of having to pay for them. Is there a free resource I am not finding?

We are currently using Basecamp. Is there an easy way to tie in burndown graphs without leaving the Basecamp site?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I've found there's one common mistake that I've made as a Drupal developer/Consultant, time and time again: project management. I wrote a short blog about my learning experiences here: Project Management If you're new to the world of professional Drupal consulting, read it to prepare yourself. If you're old, please add some comments to help new recruits understand the value of working a plan.

I give some real world scenarios as examples of mistakes that I've made. It should illustrate why it is critical to follow every step of the project management process. It'll help you avoid a lot of the pain that I suffered through.

For anyone new to the world of Drupal consulting, you should really read through this blog.

Good luck and May the force be with you,

I've been reading an Agile book called Agile Coaching http://pragprog.com/titles/sdcoach/agile-coaching off and on when I get some spare time, and it talks a bunch about the project manager's role and impact in setting the tone for the team. We are often the one person who talks to each developer on a regular basis, is very much in tune with management/owner(s), and also talks to the clients directly.