Tag Archives: software developent

How To Avoid Unsavory Software

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

Ever noticed how much better that microwave meal looks on the package than after you cook it? Yes, it will still take care of your hunger, but it’s surely not as appetizing as you expected. When we asked VMC’s Galen … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Innovation

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

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 →

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Who’s Right for Your Scrum Huddle?

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

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 →

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How to Eat an Elephant

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

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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Maximizing the Productivity Equation

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

In our productivity-obsessed culture, the productivity equation is often defined as the product of value over time, yet we don’t always agree on how to get there. VMC Solutions Architect Keith Prunella shares his view on maximizing productivity with SharePoint. … Continue reading →

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Two Heads Are Better Than One

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

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 →

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Agile Transformation Means Flipping the Arrows (by Dean Biron)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Scrum is a great framework for agile software development, but the Scrum classes and Scrum Guide only go so far. It was never the intention of the Scrum designers to provide a complete, turnkey process. Even though Scrum is relatively … Continue reading →

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Surgical Design of Development Environments

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

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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Balancing the Team

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

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 →

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Having the Right People in the Scrum Huddle

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

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 →

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