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My favorite Coaching Experience

On April 23, 2009 · 5 Comments · In Experience, Stories

Couple of years ago, my good friend Subhayu was visiting me in Seattle. In India we would often hike together through remote hills in Western Ghats. So it seemed appropriate that I sign up myself, Subhayu and one other friend of mine from Seattle, Ben, for a day of adventure. Whitewater rafting seemed appealing at [...]

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Recognizing Bottleneck's

On March 24, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Experience, Product Backlog, Uncategorized

The term “bottleneck” refers to a point where after the flow or velocity perceptively reduces. It is metaphorically derived from flow of water through a narrow mouthed bottle where the flow of water is constrained by its neck. For drinking purposes it is a good thing as it regulates the flow of water through the [...]

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Betsy the cow

On January 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Experience

As an Agile coach I enjoy the opportunity to learn from people implementing scrum framework and incorporating Agile values and principles. In this process I come across interesting stories and metaphors. After an introductory training session with one team and some follow up coaching during sprint planning, Paul (team member) shared his impression of the [...]

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