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Every time I finish a project, I try to make a balance report for myself. I look at the things that went wrong and the things that went right. The things that I tried and worked, and those that I shouldn’t repeat. … Sigue leyendo →

Mistakes are made all the time when we manage projects—at least I have made a few. In this section I will list only some of them. They are the most relevant or the most confessable ones, depending on your point … Sigue leyendo →

In the 5th century BC, a certain Roman engineer was appointed to direct the construction of a bridge over the river Leza. The bridge was important for the area. People and goods would be able to use it to cross … Sigue leyendo →

An old Spanish saying says “no one learns a shred from another person’s head.” But let’s try it anyway by reading some experiences other people encountered while managing projects. In the previous section I’ve told you about my own mistakes … Sigue leyendo →

Now, let’s hear a quick story about how we fool ourselves when somebody requests a quote for a job. It may have happened to you at some point. A client has requested a quote. He has an idea in mind … Sigue leyendo →

When we talk about estimating using Agile techniques, some things are difficult to accept for those of us who have been planning and calculating timing and deadlines for a few years. We can find several techniques for Agile planning: Planning … Sigue leyendo →

Sometimes, and quite often, we delay delivering our work because we believe it is not ready. We think that we still have things to improve or correct, that we still have to work on it. More often than not, that … Sigue leyendo →

One summer a cicada was resting in a field, when she noticed a small ant running around here and there. – “What are you doing?” asked the Cicada. – “The Queen has asked me to build a new anthill!” replied … Sigue leyendo →

Yes, you can also write a book in an Agile manner. Not only software can be created this way. All these Agile things can be applied to a myriad of fields, not only to technology. In this chapter I will … Sigue leyendo →