Monthly Archives: August 2013

Epics, Story Mapping and Kanbans Make a Unified Agile View

Posted on August 26, 2013 by

By Brian Lucas This one is dedicated to the lovely Jennifer, my dear and loyal friend, who found inspiration, dared to be creative and discovered a new world of possibilities.  Your future has a bright star! “When we try to … Continue reading →

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Being Agile on a Shoestring

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

By Brian Lucas Dedicated to Marcie; director, actress, artist, singer, photographer, model and writer.  The Muses and the Graces have gifted thee in abundance with beauty and talent. “Managers today have to do more with less, and get better results … Continue reading →

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Rules, Rules Everywhere and Never an Agilist in Sight!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by

By Brian Lucas This one is dedicated to my dear friend Pat – always a friend in deed!” “There are no rules here — we’re trying to accomplish something.” – Thomas Edison This is one of my favorite quotes of … Continue reading →

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Agile Cooking

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

By Brian Lucas This one is dedicated to the quintessentially irrepressible Cassandra, the quietly resolute and creative Emilia, the charmingly sociable and persistent Lynette and of course the unusually thoughtful, dryly humorous, chocoholic runner Nicole.  One day soon they will … Continue reading →

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Lack of Agility by CEOs to Blame for Slow Recovery

Posted on August 4, 2013 by

By Brian Lucas This one is for my good friend Anthony to give his active mind a new opportunity for investing. “When you get the majority of the economy predictable, you’re gonna get faster job growth, and companies investing more. … Continue reading →

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