Monthly Archives: October 2021

It’s a recognition bonanza

Posted on October 26, 2021 by derkjandegrood

In this video I have a conversation with a very open and enthusiastic Wendy Bruin. We talk about my book “The waves of Agile”. “I read quite a lot about agile and encounter a lot of agile practises but, this … Continue reading →

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Agile Tour London

Posted on October 25, 2021 by derkjandegrood

On 22 October I gave a presentation on the Agile Tour London. I talked about the value of refinement and stated that refinement should focus on divining a good solution. So rather than updating the workflow tool, like Jira. And … Continue reading →

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Next week …Agile Tour London

Posted on October 15, 2021 by derkjandegrood

Looking foreward to breaking silos on the Agile Tour London. I see some nice familiar faces in the line-up. Will be great!

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Communication on the moon

Posted on October 12, 2021 by derkjandegrood

After binge-watching the series “for all mankind” I got inspired. I recognized three take-aways that will assist with agile collaboration and communication. To effectively collaborate we need to take care of technique, consider language barriers, and try to read others’ … Continue reading →

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When you should not buy it ! An interview in the SQS Newsflash October 2021

Posted on October 12, 2021 by derkjandegrood

SQS Spain included an interview with me in their October new-flash. In the interview we discuss my new book and discuss it’s core message, Why you should read it and most important when you should not! You can read the … Continue reading →

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It was like holding a crystal ball!

Posted on October 7, 2021 by derkjandegrood

In this video I ask Mariëlle Roozemond about her opinion on the book “The waves of Agile”. Mariëlle states that outside IT many organizations are starting with agile. “Reading about the 2nd and 3rd wave was like holding a crystal … Continue reading →

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Full circle of Test Automation

Posted on October 2, 2021 by derkjandegrood

Speaking in Bilbao The QA&Test Conference in Bilbao is a conference I frequently visit. If not because I am part of the technical committee, then it is for the great atmosphere, the great people and the nice city of Bilbao. … Continue reading →

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“The waves of Agile” listed on the AgileAlliance site

Posted on October 1, 2021 by derkjandegrood

I am glad to see that my latest book got mentioned on the booklist of the Agile Alliance. So great to see my book between all those other great publications. It proves there is a lot to say about agile … Continue reading →

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