My book reading demand is higher than my capability to read them all (too much book reading WIP),
so I love it when other people read and summarize books.
This week, we look at some new practical books and writings.
News
Troy Magennis (@t_magennis) published a new book, "Forecasting and Simulating Software Development Projects".
It describes optimal WIP limits using Monti-carlo simulation for a board and a backlog of work.
Chapter 2 (Example Modeling Scenario) is currently free. Beta simulation software is available.
Send feedback to @AgileSimulation.
http://www.focusedobjective.com/books-and-publications
Jason Yip (@jchyip) continues writing his guide for "Lean and Kanban for IT Operations".
This week's entry, "Understand the flow of work and information" describes a type of demand
analysis exercise with good questions on customers and work flows.
http://jchyip.blogspot.com/2011/12/lean-and-kanban-for-it-operations.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+YoudThinkWithAllMy+%28You%27d+think+with+all+my+video+game+experience+that+I%27d+be+more+prepared+for+this%29#!/2011/12/lean-and-kanban-for-it-operations.html
Joe Dager (@business901) summarized Terri Griffith's new book, The Plugged-In Manager .
"She discusses an evolution for managers, not a revolution." Her 3 core practices are:
1. Stop-Look-Listen: What do your data say? What do you already know that will help you with this project?
2. Mixing: How do you balance your available resources?
3. Sharing: How can you achieve better results by integrating your choices with other team members?
http://business901.com/blog1/are-your-managers-managing-technology-or/
Events
Swift Kanban training series
http://www.digite.com/swift-kanban-training-series?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=15188583&utm_campaign=Invitation%20for%20Swift-Kanban%20Training%20Series%21
Agile and Beyond Conference - Dearborn, MI. March 10, 2011
http://agileandbeyond.org/
Lean Software Systems Conference – Boston May 2012
The program is taking shape.
http://lssc12.leanssc.org/program/
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