Stop the Insanity: 10 Agile Practices to Stick a Fork In

Описание: In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss common agile practices that teams often overdo. They dive into the complexities and unnecessary implementations in architecture, excessive focus on overdone backlogs, and the pitfalls of over-customizing tools like JIRA. They also critique the abundance of agile certifications, the mismanagement of change, and the detrimental leadership habits in the agile space. Emphasizing the importance of simplicity and thoughtful decision-making, Bob and Josh provide insights on how teams can avoid common traps and enhance their agile practices.

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00:00 Introduction: Stick a Fork in It
01:17 Architecture Overkill: Simplify Your Tech Stack
06:58 Overdone Backlogs: Streamline Your Workflow
11:10 Lack of Product Strategy: Clarity is Key
14:45 Agile Coaching Pitfalls: Stop Asking Questions
18:37 JIRA Customization: Keep It Simple
19:16 The Over-Architected JIRA Dilemma
20:08 The Control Aspect of JIRA
21:38 Introducing Josh's Online Course
23:52 Rant on SAFE Framework
27:04 The Problem with Constant Change
30:25 The Overabundance of Certifications
31:34 Respecting Leaders in Agile
34:59 The Importance of Engaging Your Brain
38:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts