Showing posts with label psd. Show all posts
Showing posts with label psd. Show all posts
Sunday, July 9, 2017
PSD Java Train the Trainer
PSD Java Train the Trainer
From Jan 20th until 28th the first PSD (Java) Train the Trainer gathering took place. It was held in
The training was two-fold. First Giovanni Bassi from Lambda3 held a two day PSM class to reinforce the agile fundamentals of Scrum. The potential trainers are by no means new to Scrum, most of them are veterans with years of field experience. The PSM class helped to set a common foundation and understanding within the group. The following Monday the PSD class started. One week of four mini sprints, each one with sprint planning, development, daily scrums, review and retrospective (details). The idea is to communicate what real agile development using Scrum by applying XP practices feels like. I strongly believe that once a developer has drunk the Cool-Aid, they will always try to get that feeling back. There is no way back - they are addicted, addicted to best of breed development practices. The five days are laced with theoretical blocks to explain the underlying ideas and principles. So, it is a great mixture of hands on and theory.
In contrast to the PSD (.Net) course, the Java one is less tool focused and more on the craft. Our backlog management is done with paper on a pin board and bugs are handled through the backlog – no issue tracking system. All used software is open source. (Eclipse, SVN, Ant,Hudson
The students were great, throughout they were agile-savvy and smart people. It was fun to work with them and during late night discussions I had the chance to learn from them as well.
We named ourselves the Boi Tátá Team. (Boi Tátá is a mythical Brazilian creature)
There will be more PSD (Java) Train the Trainers. If you are interested please get in contact with Scrum.org.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017
PSD Java First Run
PSD Java First Run
Most Scrum implementations fail or have limited success for one reason. The team is not able to really deliver a potential shippable product increment according to the definition of done. This causes all kinds of problems down the road. One of the main manifestations is that the the sprint cadence goes over board. By loosing this, you loose one of the main points of transparency.
The first Java PSD was held in Zürich, Switzerland from June 4th-10th. Ken Schwaber attended the first day and really liked what he saw. The overall feed-back was very positive and I am happy to know that there a eight more real agile developers in the field. I believe that the earlier you get a change to work with programmers the more they get out of it. Therefore, I am wondering if it would be possible to even integrate that training into the curriculum of computer science studies.
If this sounds interesting, then go to Scrum.org and check out the available training side. Also, I will be giving a Scrum in Depth (SID) class in Bern, Switzerland on June 5th-6th.
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Monday, March 20, 2017
PSD Summer Favorites Blog Hop Giveaway 2014
PSD Summer Favorites Blog Hop Giveaway 2014
What could be better than teaming up with a few amazing bloggers to bring you 7 awesome giveaways full of all of our Summer Favorite Things! Make sure that you hop over to all of the blogs to enter each giveaway and show all of these amazing bloggers some Summer Love. This is a great way to share some great gift baskets and get some great gift ideas!
To enter-
- Check out the photos below
- Scroll to the bottom to see the details for my Summer Favorite Things giveaway
- Enter to win my basket at the giveaway below
- HOP to all of the other sites to enter to win their baskets!
- Look around and enjoy the sites of these amazing creative bloggers–You are gonna love them all!
Everyday Party Magazine| Play, Party, Pin| Pamela Smerker Designs
Painting Paris Pink| Elle Dee Designs| Just My Little Mess| Finding the Path for Me
NOW for my goodies... Here is what I have included for one lucky winner in my basket of favorites
(US residents only please! Valued at $75)
- "OH Joy" tote bag - This adorable reusable tote bag is bright and cheery and holds a ton! It also folds up so you can store it in the car or in the closet. Great to take along on a picnic or to the pool this Summer.
- EOS chapstick - I love this long lasting lip balm, an essential when its hot and dry outside.
- Sinful Colors nail polish - Flip flop weather means pretty toes. I have included 3 of my favorite colors.
- Pair of Socks - Rainy Summer nights or chilly mornings sometimes leave your tootsies cold. An adorable light weight pair of socks are one of my must haves for Summer.
- Fox Magnets - I love Foxes... that is all
- Plastic Straws my OH Joy - Every Summer beverage or milk shake is better with a pretty straw. These are washable and best of all reusable!
- Wilton Baking Cups - No matter what the season, I need my cupcakes!
- $15 iTunes Gift Card - Music makes everything better especially by the pool.
- $10 Target Gift Card - HELLO... Target.... no explanation necessary!
- Set of 6 Petal Boxes by Pamela Smerker Designs - This mini favor box of mine is my favorite. It holds candy, it holds a single cake pop. Perfect for handing out at parties or just because.
- Set of 8 "Fancy Like That" Thank You Notes by Pamela Smerker Designs - You can never have too many thank you note cards on hand.
Enter below and good luck!!
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