Tag Archives: Agile

Nine SDLC Cross-Functional Areas

Posted on June 26, 2017 by R.P. Churchill

I met the very impressive Kim Hardy at an IIBA Meetup in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. She is passionate about relating her insights to people, their needs and values, and how to make them effective, engaged, and happy while … Continue reading →

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A Better Insight Into Agile and Scrum Roles

Posted on April 3, 2017 by R.P. Churchill

I’ve been attending a lot of meetups over the last few months and the one for the Pittsburgh chapter of the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysts) was special because of the terrific speaker. A gentleman named Rick Clare gave … Continue reading →

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Context of a Scrum Product Owner

Posted on December 15, 2015 by R.P. Churchill

The USS Constitution, launched in 1797, is possibly the oldest wooden ship still afloat. Over two hundred years of repairs, retrofits, and refurbishing has left only an estimated ten to fifteen percent of the original timber in place. I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Scrum Product Owner – Basic Outline

Posted on December 14, 2015 by R.P. Churchill

I found it helpful to review my notes on the role of a Scrum Product Owner and place an outline here to which I can refer quickly. Three Pillars of Scrum Transparency Inspection Adaptation Iron Triangle (from Project Management) Scope … Continue reading →

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Agile and Scrum Balance Needs of Different People

Posted on November 30, 2015 by R.P. Churchill

I first encountered the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator in 19(cough, cough…) and have done quite a bit of reading about it since. I’m aware of its weaknesses but the primary interest for me is its role in making me aware … Continue reading →

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