TIP: Save the Iteration

Estimation is a guess-work. Hence, when we estimate an iteration, there is a possibility to not being able to finish all scheduled features. Not a big deal! Extend the Iteration! Not exactly. Extending the iteration is one of the worse Agile anti-patterns1. It is never ever a good idea to extend your iteration. Below are … Continue reading TIP: Save the Iteration

REVIEW: Linchpin – are you indispensible

Linchpin is the most interesting reading I ever had. It is really an eye-opening and a great manual for understanding life and work dynamics. The first few chapters are really intense! The author questions a lot of concepts that we take for granted and stresses on the fact that we’ve been brainwashed to take directions … Continue reading REVIEW: Linchpin – are you indispensible

PERSPECTIVE: Changing the Vector 2

In an earlier post in 2009, I highlighted the poor quality of IT graduates in Jordan, both in knowledge and practice terms. I supported my case with Global Services Index of A.T.Kearney In 2008-2009 we went up the ladder very slowly, from rank 14 to 13, which I believe was not enough at that time, … Continue reading PERSPECTIVE: Changing the Vector 2