Managing Manager-less Processes - Fred George - GOTO 2017
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the concept of managerless processes in Agile development through this 53-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2017. Delve into Fred George's perspective on emerging Agile methodologies that omit dedicated managers, including his own "Programmer Anarchy" approach and Erik Meijer's "One Hacker Way." Examine the reasons behind this shift, focusing on topics such as requirements uncertainty, the age of agents, and industry hot topics. Learn about XP values as cornerstones of morale, traditional Agile practices and roles, and a case study from 2006. Discover actions to complement fuzzy Agile roles, the fate of business analysts and managers, and the concept of trust in managerless teams. Explore delivery focus, management inversion, and the institutionalization of specialization through titles. Gain insights on non-dedicated leadership, the ambassador role, and bringing work to the team. Address appraisals and coaching in managerless teams, and identify anti-patterns to avoid. This talk offers valuable perspectives for those interested in innovative Agile methodologies and team structures in software development. Read more