tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.comments2024-01-27T01:41:07.770-05:00drunkenpmDave Priorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-17038286389186923052015-11-24T04:36:56.813-05:002015-11-24T04:36:56.813-05:00Hey thanks a lot for sharing this post. I have bee...Hey thanks a lot for sharing this post. I have been using <a href="https://www.bigmarker.com/host-a-webinar" rel="nofollow">free webinar hosting</a> since a long time now and it works great. It is very user friendly and works all the time for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589902147996930423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-50377820676242979142015-02-23T15:00:45.833-05:002015-02-23T15:00:45.833-05:00We made a similar experiment in my project team. W...We made a similar experiment in my project team. We used our conclusions to find proper software. This way we introduced <a href="http://kanbantool.com" rel="nofollow">Kanban Tool</a>.Samuel Morrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-90124364905042142552015-02-19T20:13:38.769-05:002015-02-19T20:13:38.769-05:00Non-violent communication is such an interesting t...Non-violent communication is such an interesting topic. I never heard of it before, and after learning about it, it makes so much sense. Kenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenashenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-73626388648375685582015-02-06T16:30:02.546-05:002015-02-06T16:30:02.546-05:00Great post, thank you very much. I sought out Lean...Great post, thank you very much. I sought out LeanKit. Regarding recurring tasks, they refer you to another capability called Zapier (manages event based integration between apps). I have set that up and it works ok though I reckon that such a feature should be housed inside LeanKit itself. I mean it already has a Calendar component, I would expect recurring events to be an essential part of that. As it stands I depend on an external app... but hey, having just written this, the Calendar feature is not available in the free version of LeanKit so in that case it's a cool little integration. <br /><br />And love the Apocalypse Now references... "Kanban, only Kanban..." ROTFLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-5237078810691635972014-10-01T10:59:48.430-04:002014-10-01T10:59:48.430-04:00How about empathy training instead :-)How about empathy training instead :-)Mark Levisonhttp://agilepainrelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-25022935815358387392014-09-24T12:33:59.223-04:002014-09-24T12:33:59.223-04:00A comment about being honest: It seems if we are g...A comment about being honest: It seems if we are genuinely feeling open, respectful and appreciative of ourselves and others, we would naturally display the communication cues that social engineering teaches. So the point of learning about the cues seems to be to trigger a realization that we or others are not in that place. And once we are aware we are not in that space, we can choose to explore what our obstacles are to getting there. As for other people getting there, it seems there is a difference between coaching and supporting others through obstacles versus manipulating them to act in a way that does not reflect where they are internally. <br /><br />A comment about how communicating well might make 80% of the work of a project unnecessary: Living authentically might well make 80% of life's work disappear. I once read that in stable pre-currency cultures, the average person works 17 hours per week. That includes food gathering and preparation, dwelling maintenance, child care, etc. Most of the rest of the waking time is spent socializing or in creative activities (art, music, storytelling, tool building, etc.) Imagine what our culture would be like if it wasn't acceptable to use marketing/social engineering to manipulate others into wanting what they don't need. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-51699296623158056102014-09-20T01:19:30.504-04:002014-09-20T01:19:30.504-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-28925467520446419752013-06-13T21:19:20.964-04:002013-06-13T21:19:20.964-04:00Dave - My conclusion not everything in my life nee...Dave - My conclusion not everything in my life need or should run in a PK fashion. The things I do outside of business aren't tracked and sometimes happen at random. Part of what I value is the funny things that happen as a result. I bought my wife a necklace with a small diamond yesterday after going for a walk. The walk happened because I was tired and needed a break from work. <br /><br />My approach - try to have more random discoveries. Be mindful enough to notice a good opportunity.Mark Levisonhttp://agilepainrelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-13562116300080383672013-04-26T17:32:43.528-04:002013-04-26T17:32:43.528-04:00Thank you for the extremely impressive article. It...Thank you for the extremely impressive article. It has great detail that are easy to understand and it also has great tips. I can't wait to read more of your blogs.interesting to read<br /><br />Visit Sitehttp://infiniteproductivity.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-38243510879279956502013-04-12T13:32:54.666-04:002013-04-12T13:32:54.666-04:00Hi Chris,
I didn't stop with this app. There ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />I didn't stop with this app. There will be additional reviews in the coming weeks.<br />Dave Priorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-10599334166831411032013-04-12T10:26:21.856-04:002013-04-12T10:26:21.856-04:00Thanks for the insights on Kanbanfor1. Guess I...Thanks for the insights on Kanbanfor1. Guess I'll continue looking - not having the universal access and the ability to size the cards is a deal breaker.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660276383590647874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-56539007560464734632013-04-05T17:56:52.431-04:002013-04-05T17:56:52.431-04:00Hi David,
What a great reflective post on the kin...Hi David,<br /><br />What a great reflective post on the kinds of lessons you learn through using Kanban. You say the things you've learnt aren't about Kanban, and that's exactly right. Because it's not about the process or the tool, but how it helps you see the patterns in your own behaviour and your own psychological response to your work. <br /><br />And with work I mean both the personal and the professional, too. Like you, I love what I do professionally, and I tend to live a very interconnected life between the spheres of my life.<br /><br />I've been writing about my own journey with Agile and Lean to manage life for almost 3 years now at my <a href="http://scrumfamily.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Scrumfamily</a> blog. I hear echoes of some of the lessons I've learnt in a few of the points you made in this post.<br /><br />Again, like you, I have always prided myself on sleeping 4 to 6 hours per night and moving mountains. But about 2 years into my journey, I eventually came to the conclusion that by continually exceeding the natural constraint that the need for sleep applies, I was actually robbing myself of quality of life. I wrote about this in <a href="http://scrumfamily.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/goodbye-to-doing-more-with-less/" rel="nofollow">Goodbye to Doing More with Less</a>.<br /><br />I also recognised your point about "up" and "down" time. I had a very similar experience, except that for me it was across weeks. It turns out I have a natural sine curve going in my psyche where I will push very had one week, and run a more average pace the week after. And the moment I try to push back against that cycle, I pay the price for it, because quality (work and my own happiness) starts suffering.<br /><br />I really look forward to hearing more of your reflections. You're looking beyond the mechanics of the board, and that is ultimately what this approach is about.Maritza van den Heuvelhttp://scrumfamily.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-38578751362318365562013-03-11T20:49:05.355-04:002013-03-11T20:49:05.355-04:00Thanks Lonnie!Thanks Lonnie!Dave Priorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-43996462436715628762013-03-05T12:41:20.876-05:002013-03-05T12:41:20.876-05:00Dave this was a great post! Your humor made me lau...Dave this was a great post! Your humor made me laugh and as a former Girl Scout and GS Leader, I think it is awesome that you shared your day with them to teach them a useful practice and the "Agile Ways". Thanks for sharing! Lonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830154612602749017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-12878197337925542862013-02-28T12:05:10.095-05:002013-02-28T12:05:10.095-05:00Hi Chris,
Thanks for the comment.
I've been...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. <br /><br />I've been trying a number of different apps as well as using a physical board. I'm going to be posting about that in the coming weeks, so I don't want to give too much away now. But in general I almost always prefer a physical board whenever possible.Dave Priorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-63703351291241061112013-02-28T10:52:29.894-05:002013-02-28T10:52:29.894-05:00Have you tried/looked at the Kanban for 1 app? Or...Have you tried/looked at the Kanban for 1 app? Or do you prefer and/or "recommend" using a physical board?<br />My current foray into this, which has been accidental up to this point is an array of sticky notes across the front of the shelf above my computer. Baby steps?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660276383590647874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-32743976916680328862013-02-26T20:34:08.219-05:002013-02-26T20:34:08.219-05:00Hi David, sure I'd be up for doing a podcast w...Hi David, sure I'd be up for doing a podcast w/you. Let me know what the next steps would be. You can always contact me direct at don@projectation.com. Thanks!Don Kimhttp://www.projectation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-25388451195881445622013-02-26T00:57:21.349-05:002013-02-26T00:57:21.349-05:00Thanks Don. I read your post right when it came ou...Thanks Don. I read your post right when it came out and really enjoyed it. This blog also appears on projectmanagement.com in my drunkenpm blog there. <br /><br />So, are you still working on using Scrum for personal productivity? If so, woud you possibly be up for letting me interview you for a podcast?Dave Priorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-37690727657579374682013-02-25T23:24:03.149-05:002013-02-25T23:24:03.149-05:00I really enjoyed your articles on personal kanban....I really enjoyed your articles on personal kanban. I wrote a similar article for projectmanagement.com on <a href="http://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/276761/Hacking-Scrum-for-Personal-Productivity" rel="nofollow">hacking Scrum for personal productivity</a>. I look forward to future posts by you.Don Kimhttp://www.projectation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-28534406183860891402013-02-20T18:02:47.468-05:002013-02-20T18:02:47.468-05:00Good post. I like the "methodology" and...Good post. I like the "methodology" and am a big fan of acknowledging reality and the impact of human nature on productivity and planning. I will be giving this a test drive and sharing it with my Scrum Masters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660276383590647874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-18939747094220442942013-02-06T01:48:24.235-05:002013-02-06T01:48:24.235-05:00Good post. In my experience in previous organisati...Good post. In my experience in previous organisations, emergency fixes can leave a PM regularly re-baselining, or even worse, cutting QA to deliver on time.<br /><br />It's sympomatic of a dysfuntional or lean operating culture.Andrewhttp://www.ensys.com.au/project-services/project-management/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-56066013418450108292012-05-24T00:50:00.817-04:002012-05-24T00:50:00.817-04:00Thanks for the tip on the book, Dave. Looks like ...Thanks for the tip on the book, Dave. Looks like a great resource!Laura Dierkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05297233323688239841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-5850943779732578122012-05-10T16:03:06.439-04:002012-05-10T16:03:06.439-04:00There is a fine balance of working remotely and wo...There is a fine balance of working remotely and working closely.. Remote projects usually drag for longer and omit essential detail. Projects where you are too close result in too much time spent on socializing, unnecessary "team building" and redundancies. I believer, there is gotta be a healthy balance of both.pest analysishttp://ygraph.com/pestanalysisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-38897022447777623712011-11-02T02:52:31.114-04:002011-11-02T02:52:31.114-04:00A professionally crafted creative logo design is o...A professionally crafted <a href="http://www.logodesignconsultant.com/online-logo-design.html" rel="nofollow">creative logo design</a> is one of the greatest blessings for a company; whether it is big or small. It gives them an identity of their own and makes them different from others.Julie Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10893911257902974613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18773592.post-25164015107516084892011-08-23T11:09:44.126-04:002011-08-23T11:09:44.126-04:00Hi Curt, Yes. For me - everything is blended. I...Hi Curt, Yes. For me - everything is blended. I'm definitely in the camp of people who have willingly let the separation between work and personal life evaporate. I love what I do and to me, it isn't so much about having "work" and "personal" as it is about me having my "life" and the tools I like to use to try and manage my world as best I can.Dave Priorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131283890162217818noreply@blogger.com