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Why we shouldn't use NLP

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

Some groups in the agile community have been advocating the use of Neuro-Linguisting Programming. There are two good reasons not to do this besides the alternative is simpler, more honest communication.
Why we shouldn't use NLP

Responsibility-Driven Design References

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

Many software problems are design-thinking problems rather than problems with TDD, refactoring or CI. This article cites references to material about Responsibility-Driven Design which I've found to be very useful.
Responsibility-Driven Design References

An Aetheist Hymn

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

This week's Friday Night Comedy Podcast included Mitch Benn's aetheist hymn. A work of comedy genius.
An Aetheist Hymn

Why Smalltalk isn't just "another language".

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

There are two kinds of agilists. Those that have experienced Smalltalk and those that don't know how much better things should be...
Why Smalltalk isn't just "another language".

Eight Object-Oriented Design Tips

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

Somebody asked me for a list of things that can be done to improve object-oriented design. Here it is.
Eight Object-Oriented Design Tips

John Timpson on Servant Leadership

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

Peter Day's "In Business" podcast talks about John Timpson's great example of "Servant Leadership".
John Timpson on Servant Leadership

Daniel Pink on Motivation

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

Are bonuses a good way to motivate people? Dan Pink thinks not. He highlights research that suggests the opposite.
Daniel Pink on Motivation

What I learned giving an Ignite format talk

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 2010

I gave a talk at Ignite Cardiff. It's an interesting experience giving an ignite-format talk. More people should try it...
What I learned giving an Ignite format talk

Building an Agile-Friendly Office Space

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 2009

Here's a tour of some of the agile-friendly (and some not so friendly) workspaces.
Building an Agile-Friendly Office Space

Always outnumbered, never outgunned: Why I love Smalltalk.

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 2009

Not all programming languages are equally good. We discuss why some of the smallest and cleanest languages are so effective.
Always outnumbered, never outgunned: Why I love Smalltalk.