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The Lean Startup – Not Just For Startups!

I recently read the book 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries.  I was really impressed. First of all, it's not just for startups!  Eric defines a startup as anyone working on new products or services in an environment of extreme uncertainty.  In today's business world, where we're living with a volatile economy, the rapid pace of change, consumerisation of IT, and a highly competitive market, I reckon...
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What Is Agile?

If anyone was thinking agile is old news, think again. As part of this blog, I monitor Google search volumes pretty closely, which gives a good indication of demand. And you know...
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ThoughtWorks Live

by Kelly Waters, 1 February 2012
All About Agile

Today I'm at ThoughtWorks Live in Sydney, a one day invite-only event aimed at executives.  The theme is Continuous Delivery, and how organisations need to constantly adapt in order...
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Looking For A New Sponsor

by Kelly Waters, 1 February 2012
All About Agile

Hi all.  Apologies for this brief commercial interlude.  I am looking for a new sponsor for this site.  The sponsor ad position appears right at the top of every page, alongside...
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All About Agile: The Book (Publisher Wanted)

by Kelly Waters, 17 January 2012
All About Agile

Hi all. After nearly 5 years of blogging about agile, I have just finished converting my blog posts into a 430-page A5 book. It's basically a compilation of everything I've written...
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What will 2012 bring?

I'm not a big fan of predictions, but I was asked to make some comments about what I think 2012 will bring for the agile community. This is what I think... I think 2012 will see...
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Free Scrumasaurus T-shirts!

by Kelly Waters, 24 October 2011
All About Agile, Scrum

Hi all.  Apologies in advance for this slight deviation from my normal topic, but I have done a deal with New Relic so that any All About Agile readers that sign up and deploy their...
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Employers Making An Impact

First of all, I was really excited that IPC Media won 'Most Engaged Management Team' at the UK's agile awards this week. I can certainly vouch for that - the people I worked so closely...
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New Sponsors Needed

by Kelly Waters, 3 October 2011
All About Agile

Hi everyone, apologies for this brief commercial interlude!  Some of my previous sponsorships have now come to a natural end, so I am looking for new sponsors to help support this...
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“Take The Time To Write A Short Letter”

by Kelly Waters, 8 July 2011
All About Agile

It's a funny old saying.  I'm sure you've heard it before.  Allegedly, Mark Twain once said, "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead". I think...
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‘All About Agile’ Main Sponsorship Available

by Kelly Waters, 27 June 2011
All About Agile

Hi everyone, apologies for this brief commercial interlude! The main sponsorship of All About Agile is available from end of June, if you are interested in raising your profile and...
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My Life Is About To Be Turned Upside Down!

by Kelly Waters, 18 June 2011
All About Agile

Hi everyone.  I have some big news, at least for me and my family. I'm moving to Australia! I love it at IPC Media, but just can't resist the lure of the sun, sea and sand.  IPC...
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Top 200 Agile Blogs – Correction, ‘All About Agile’ Is In

by Kelly Waters, 13 June 2011
All About Agile

I recently blogged about the fact that All About Agile wasn't in Peter Saddington's list of the top 200 agile blogs.  Well, I'm pleased to say that he's updated the list, and All About...
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