No Nonsense Leadership #0112 - Agile Project Management with Johanna Rothman
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Nov 21, 2024 Johanna Rothman, a leading expert in agile project management and author, joins Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson for an insightful discussion. They critique the concept of 'fake agility' and the risks of offshoring development work. Rothman emphasizes the need for continuous feedback, self-sufficient teams, and a focus on outcomes rather than mere deliverables. The conversation also highlights the importance of effective prioritization, collaborative efforts within cross-functional teams, and risk management in agile practices.
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Early Project Management Experience
- Johanna Rothman's boss wanted weekly PERT charts, but she found the critical path changed daily.
- She switched to weekly demos, which proved more effective for software development.
Fake Agility
- "Fake agility" is prevalent in many corporations, with teams following Scrum superficially.
- True agility requires continuous delivery, feedback, and retrospectives, not just sprints.
Phased Agile
- Many large consulting firms employ phased project management disguised as agile.
- This approach involves sequential phases with outsourced development, leading to integration issues and costly fixes.