What makes a ScrumMaster a “good” ScrumMaster?

I was recently asked to help form a job description for a new ScrumMaster (SM) position in a company.  So, it got me thinking about what qualities and skills make up a good SM.  I thought back on teams I have been on that had good and some not-so-good SMs.  Most of the skills that [...]

Book Review: Test Driven .Net Development with FitNesse

I just finished Gojko Adzic’s book called Test Driven .Net Development with FitNesse.  I have used FitNesse on .Net projects and I still learned a ton from this book.  I highly recommend it for anyone working with FitNesse on a .Net project, even if you are already comfortable navigating the waters of FitNesse.  If you [...]

Notes from a Recovering Crackberry Addict

I was out to lunch the other day with some friends I hadn’t seen in a long time.  I was really looking forward to catching up and seeing them.  However, by the time the check came, I was half irritated with them both and ready to leave.  Why?  Because the entire lunch was spent with [...]