Dec 14, 2021The development of the SRE role in DevOpsIn DevOps we connect development (Dev) with operations (Ops). Developers stand for “Change” — change, improvement and innovation. Operations stands for “Run” — stability, continuity and reliability. …Sre3 min read
Published in The Startup·Dec 6, 2020Business- and Product Owners Have to Act Value DrivenIn the daily business practice I often notice that more is being acted on requirements than on prioritized value. This means change “requirements driven” in stead of “value driven”. You ask for something and it is delivered without asking why you really need it. Acting this way you shoot in…Value Delivery7 min read
Sep 13, 2020What is a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?As long as you agree! — Working with the idea of creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) first is growing more and more popular worldwide. But what does it mean to create a MVP? What is Minimum? What is Viable, and for whom? What’s the difference compared to building a prototype, a Proof of Concept (PoC)…MVP4 min read
Jul 18, 2020What does an Agile (DevOps) coach do, and how do you become a good Agile coach?Agile coaching has several facets. The Agile coach helps the organization and teams to a higher “performance level”. In other words, work more efficiently and effectively with better results! In many organizations, the Scrum Masters are the Agile coaches, but not everywhere Scrum is used as an Agile framework. There…Agile Coach3 min read
May 23, 2020What is meant by “the Agile Mindset” in organizations?Good question! Mindset is the thinking and behavioral pattern of a person or group. Mindset, thinking and doing, is strongly determined by your character, your upbringing and by the present culture; "That’s how we do things around here". Your observable behavior stems from your mindset and the consequences that follow…Mindset2 min read
May 4, 2020Is it Agile, Scrum, DevOps or is it SAFe?What is the difference between Scrum and Agile? Can I combine Agile with PRINCE2? But isn’t that Lean you’re talking about now? What about the Spotify way of working and DevOps? And what is Kanban or eXtreme Programming? As a large organization, do you have to implement SAFe? …Agile Methodology10 min read
Apr 26, 2020The added value of Agile Coaching, and how to demonstrate it.If you are an Agile Coach yourself, it may seem strange to others if you claim that you are of great added value to the organization. What kind of shameless self-promotion is that? On the other hand, if you are not convinced yourself, what kind of “BS job” do you…Agile5 min read
Apr 26, 2020Agile metrics: Evidence Based Management (EBM) and Objectives and Key Results (OKR) create Flow. EBM + OKR = Flow.Why do we measure progress and velocity? Don’t you trust us? Do you want to check us or compare us with other teams? Unfortunately these are questions I hear often as an Agile trainer and coach. “We measure to improve” is always my answer. You do it for yourself to…Ebm5 min read
Jan 20, 2019A Lean Agile coach has a W-profile.What works well? What is wisdom? Which level of support is wanted? In what way do you recognize a good coach? Show me the way! The T-Profile.Agile3 min read
Jun 9, 2018Lean-agile vereist proactieve auditsOveral hoor je het: agile, scrum, kanban, lean. Iedereen lijkt ermee bezig te zijn. Staan we aan de vooravond van een disruptieve digitalisatie of is het oude wijn in nieuwe zakken? We moeten wel meedoen want iedereen doet het. Toch? Maar levert het toegevoegde waarde voor de organisatie en voor…Lean6 min read
