Monthly Archives: September 2013

Lean Agile Scotland 2013 – Day 1

Wow – what an inspiring day. Congratulations to @chrisvmcd and the team @LeanAgileScotland for a great conference day 1 – and thank you for trusting me with my first ever conference presentation! Hope I didn’t get too many red cards… … Continue reading

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Follow-up to How do you “push responsibility down” and “empower the team”

Thank you to everyone who came to the talk today at Lean Agile Scotland #LAScot13. I was delighted (and relieved) to have a full room, and thank you for engaging with me in the discussion during and afterwards. In summary: … Continue reading

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How do you “push responsibility down” and “empower the team”?

“Measure up, push responsibility down.” That’s one phrase which has stuck with me ever since Mary and Tom Poppendieck taught the Lean Software Development course in Glasgow in 2004. At the time I nodded sagely. It seemed to make sense. … Continue reading

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Lean Agile Scotland 2013

Lean Agile Scotland 2013 is only 2 weeks away! 19th-20th September, once again in Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. And  if you quote code LASCOT13IBH when you order your tickets, you can get 10% off. But hurry – this discount only lasts … Continue reading

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