Developers and engineers are usually very curious, experimental individuals who like to tinker and learn continuously. Their efforts are often directed toward structured, cooperative and collaborative efforts requiring a long-term view of progress within their organization and value for the project stakeholders. These two paradigms often conflict.
Related ideas:Agile Project Leadership Network, how to fail successfully, productivity through trust, leadership through interest, 1 week iterations & 3 month release cycles, embrace change, discovery vs. control
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Agile Leadership
Developers and engineers are usually very curious, experimental individuals who like to tinker and learn continuously. Their efforts are often directed toward structured, cooperative and collaborative efforts requiring a long-term view of progress within their organization and value for the project stakeholders. These two paradigms often conflict.
Pollyanna Pixton was recently interviewed for InfoQ on the subject of Agile Leadership.
Related ideas: Agile Project Leadership Network, how to fail successfully, productivity through trust, leadership through interest, 1 week iterations & 3 month release cycles, embrace change, discovery vs. control