Steve Tockey

Join experts Earl Beede, a Senior Fellow at Construx, Jenny Stuart, VP of Consulting, and Steve Tockey, Principal Consultant, as they dive into the fascinating Cynefin Framework. They explore its application in software development, highlighting how this sense-making tool helps navigate complex problems. With insights on user-centric ROI and the challenges of disruptive tech, they emphasize the importance of understanding user needs. The trio also discusses key decision-making strategies for Agile teams, ensuring efficiency and clarity in project management.

Join Earl Beattie, a Senior Fellow at Construx with expertise in software requirements, and Steve Tockey, a Principal Consultant, as they delve into the nuances of acceptance criteria. They debate the differences between user stories and precise requirements and highlight the significance of acceptance criteria in ensuring project clarity. Earl discusses using ISO 25010 for quality attributes, while Steve emphasizes economic impacts of non-functional requirements. Their insightful conversation reveals how to craft effective criteria for better project outcomes.

Host Mark Griffin and Steve Tockey use beer as an analogy to discuss software development phases such as requirements, design, and estimation. They compare software design to an English IPA and emphasize the importance of clear communication and precision in both realms. The podcast delves into the concept of design patterns as a form of reuse and explores the blend of software professionalism and consulting services.