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Tag Archives: Scott Bowen
Collaborative Innovation
Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple once said, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” In the dynamic world of software development, if you aren’t innovating, you’re being left behind. Big innovations are results of a series of … Continue reading
Who’s Right for Your Scrum Huddle?
Having the right people in the right place is not a new concept. In football, you’ll never see a short, 100-pound player on the offensive line. Since their job is to block the massive athletes trying to sack the quarterback, they … Continue reading
How to Eat an Elephant
Have you ever heard the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is, “One bite at a time.” We talked with Scott Bowen about how an iterative approach has changed software development. “Waterfall development is a serial process … Continue reading
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Tagged Agile, elephant, IT, Scott Bowen, Scrum, software developent, technology, VMC, VMC Consulting
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Two Heads Are Better Than One
Inspiration can be important to developing something new or improved. But going it alone can have its drawbacks. Scott Bowen is a Senior Program Manager who specializes in building and running collaborative teams to produce better results in software development. … Continue reading
Surgical Design of Development Environments
The space you work in can contribute to the quality and speed of work. If you’ve ever had surgery or seen a medical drama, you’ve seen that an operating room is methodically laid out. Every tool, nurse and assistant in … Continue reading
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Tagged IT, Scott Bowen, Scrum, software developent, Software Testing, workspaces
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Balancing the Team
There needs to be a balance in the safety structure of a car. In a crash, if it’s too rigid, all of the energy will be transferred to the people in the car, causing significant injuries. Conversely, if it’s too … Continue reading
Having the Right People in the Scrum Huddle
Having the right people in the right place is not a new concept. In football, you will never see a short, 100-pound player on the offensive line. Since their job is to block the massive athletes trying to sack the … Continue reading
Social Software Development
The word “social” is heavily used in society with the advent of social media. Dictionary.com defines “social” as “living in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation.” In the second part of a two part series, … Continue reading
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Tagged VMC, VMC Consulting, technology, Scrum, Scott Bowen, software developent, Extreme Programming, social
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Collaborative Software Development
Ever heard the expression “Two heads are better than one?” It’s a key concept in building a collaborative team, and something that is especially useful in software development, as Scott Bowen discusses in this first blog in a two part … Continue reading
