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Why Working In Resilient Projects Is Like Yoga.

Performing resilient projects is like yoga. You move fluently from one position to another. Today’s project structure might be totally different from tomorrows. You can change the project organizational structure. Sometimes layering is needed for protection, making sure that deficiencies or not spread all over the place. Sometimes layering is just adding handicaps, like limiting …

Podcast #41 – PM for Humans @ SXSW

In episode 41 of the Project Shrink podcast Dave Prior talks to Brett Harned at the South-by-South-West conference (SXSW) in Austin. Bret hosted the “Project Management for Humans” core conversation at SXSW. They talk about his session and how to convince your boss to let you go to SXSW. Brett is a manager for Happy …

Potion 18 – Dave Goes To Oredev

Finally, after months without Project Potion, episode 18. Dave and Bas discuss Dave’s recent visit to the Oredev developers convention in Malmo, Sweden. And Bas explains why he is a fan of his new iPad: “It’s truly an amazing experience.” Seriously. Links from this episode: Oredev presentation recordings. Dave and Bas’ previous discussion about social …

Potion 17 – Death of the Phone Call

In episode 17 Dave and Bas discuss the Wired article “The Phone Call Is Dead” by Clive Thompson and Dave’s upcoming presentation at Agile 2010 in Orlando called “Why you suck at off shoring, even with Agile“. He will be presenting together with Thushara Wijewardena. Click here if you want to subscribe to this podcast …