Category Archives: values

How to run Safety Checks

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Liz

Before I run a retrospective, I often run a safety check. The purpose of the safety check is to see how safe people feel sharing their opinions or problems in the room. I’ve been doing this for some years now, … Continue reading →

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Why I didn’t sign the Software Craftsmanship manifesto

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Liz

I’ve been reading Dan North’s post on programming as a craft, and Adewale Oshineye’s response. I also don’t view programming as a craft. I believe that programming is merely the vocabulary in which we express our craft or trade (and … Continue reading →

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A Community of Thinkers

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Liz

I am a member of a community of thinkers. I believe that communities exist as homes for professionals to learn, teach, and reflect on their work. I challenge each community in the software industry to: reflect and honor the practitioners … Continue reading →

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Cargo Cults and Agile Values

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Liz

What’s a Cargo Cult? Once upon a time, during World War II, there was an island on which planes landed. The islanders loved the planes landing, because they brought goods that the islanders couldn’t normally get. The soldiers shared the … Continue reading →

Posted in breaking models, feedback, learning models, values | 1 Comment