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Software "Gossip": A Metaphor for Agile

Posted December 4, 2007 | Technology | Amplify

A friend recently told me that while he understands the principles of agile logically, he is unable to explain it to others. So he asked me to come up with a nontechnical/business metaphor to help him better understand what agile really means. After some thinking, I asked if he remembered playing the game of "gossip" around a campfire as a kid.

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David Spann
David Spann specializes in helping leaders and organizations become more agile and adaptive through the creation of higher-performing teams, executive coaching, and strategic planning. His approach allows teams, executives, and organizations to focus on desired business results while simultaneously developing a capacity for new and innovative solutions. Mr. Spann helps project managers translate their commonsense approach to scheduling,… Read More
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