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Return to Blogging

For the last couple of years, I’ve been running a startup to develop an app (Upkeepr) and learning many lessons along the way, which I’ve been thinking about sharing here. Also, I’ve immersed myself in Agile theory again by:

  • Taking the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master PSM I and PSM II courses taught by Improving
  • Studying for the PSM assessments (and passing)
  • Reading
  • Applying to be a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) and reflecting on my love of teaching

The two big books that have me thinking deeply at the moment are:

As has always been the case in my blogging, my intended audience is both the public at large who may be interested in my musings on Agility, product development, or technology, and my future self, when I’ve forgotten the clarity of thought I had at some moment or want to continue a train of thought with the next step. Plus, writing often forces me to frame my thoughts and structure ideas into something consumable by others. So maybe this will make me a better Agilist, leader, and entrepreneur along the way.

So, here goes!

AgileDotNet Dallas 2012

Improving ADN-D 2012is hosting our third annual AgileDotNet conference in Dallas on Friday February 17th. It will be a day of presentations and discussion focused on agile software development on the Microsoft stack, ALM tools, and the leadership and cultural issues involved in agile IT.  

As the website says, AgileDotNet Dallas will be hosted at the Addison Convention Center, which is right near the Addison Circle and the big blue sculpture art thing.  There are topics for everyone, weather you’re new to agile concepts or an experienced developer.  For you PMI types, there are 7 PDUs (personal development units) up for grabs to help maintain your certification.  The price is only $50 per person, which helps cover the cost of the venue and the food.  Lunch is served and there’s a panel discussion with experienced leaders in the industry answering your questions.  Come check it out!