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- I'm at North By Northwest (NXNW) (10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Stonelake, Austin) w/ 2 others http://t.co/xb09TEF5 about 8 hours ago
- It was definitely a Guns 'n' Roses and Mötley Crüe kind of commute this morning. #fb about 10 hours ago
- I must say the Diaper Genie smelled a lot better at 1 month than it does at 5 months. Woof! #fb 11:22:18 PM February 19, 2012
- @PrecisionCamera should consider carrying the @lumalabs Cinch strap. It shows a lot of promise and might be your next best-seller! 06:04:03 AM February 19, 2012 in reply to PrecisionCamera
- Ordered my @lumalabs Cinch today. I hope all my research into straps pays off. If it does, I may need to order a 2nd one! 06:00:15 AM February 19, 2012
- Sunrise over Lake Austin http://t.co/QQ3NbGBd #dpsdawn 08:19:03 PM February 18, 2012
- RIP Whitney Houston #fb 01:14:37 AM February 12, 2012
- Wicked today! Should I put on green body paint to get in the spirit? #fb 05:19:40 PM February 11, 2012
- RT @EconMobile: Difference engine: Music to their ears http://t.co/x4nErW4y 03:22:31 PM February 11, 2012
- I'm starting to think that red light cameras are a good idea. #fb 05:41:50 PM February 10, 2012
Author Archives: Chris
If You’re Hiring a ScrumMaster, You’re Doing it Wrong
TweetIn this tight Austin job market, I’m seeing postings for positions like “Seeking Experienced ScrumMaster.” ScrumMaster is a role – not really a full-time job. I realize companies are having to dig deep into their goodie bags to attract talent … Continue reading
A Tenet of Good Leadership
TweetI ran across an elegant way to sum up what I consider a tenet of leadership, articulated by Lynn Blodgett, CEO of ACS (a Xerox company). Give people control, hold them accountable, give them control of their resources, and then … Continue reading
What To Do With Sprint Feedback
TweetPop quiz: You’re wrapping up your sprint review, and summarizing requests made by your customer. Do you: a) commit to fulfilling those requests before the end of the sprint you’re closing out, b) commit to fulfilling those requests in the … Continue reading
Parenthood is Making Me a Better Time Manager
TweetI’ve been a time management fanatic for a long time now. I need to have things scheduled, bring closure to tasks, treat others’ time like gold and expect the same of my own time. I’m quickly finding that becoming a … Continue reading
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September: A Great Time of Year
TweetI was starting to lose hope that we would ever fall below the 100s. It’s finally getting closer to my favorite time of year though, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Now all we need is a bunch of rain. … Continue reading
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What do you build?
TweetLean and Agile software development frameworks are a great starting point for identifying the bare necessities for efficiently running software projects. The Agile Manifesto itself is timeless in that it transcends process, rules, methodology and paperwork. It cuts through to … Continue reading
Is it time to stop designing?
TweetOne of the cornerstones of agile development is striking a balance between planning, design and execution. The idea is that you don’t really know what you will be doing 6 months from now, and that users don’t use a design, … Continue reading
I Need Catharsis
TweetLots of life changes abound. New job. New (first) baby on the way. Need to share thoughts and ideas. When I’m old and rickety, I will have wished I had built memoir content along the way. This should help with … Continue reading
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