Taylorism

Beware the ever-looming ghost of Taylorism

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Beware the ever-looming ghost of Taylorism

Avid readers of my blog (and attendants of my Scrum lectures) may recognize this topic, which is very close to my heart. Scrum and Taylorism represent two distinct paradigms. While Scrum is an emblematic representation of Agile, emphasizing team collaboration, flexibility, and a relentless focus on delivering genuine value, Taylorism stands as a methodology deeply … Read more

Making metrics matter: what can we measure in a Scrum team?

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Scrum team metrics

In agile development, metrics carry real weight. They shape what teams pay attention to, how managers decide what “progress” looks like, and whether the Sprint Review ends in a genuine conversation or a defensive performance. Get the metrics right and they become a lens for improvement. Get them wrong, and they become ammunition. This post … Read more