Lean Poker is a fast-paced, hands-on workshop that super charges software teams by exposing growth opportunities and breaking myths about what effective software development looks like.
The event reinforced how crucial it is to deliver fast, monitor results, and adapt based on data. It's what Agile engineering should be, but we often get sidetracked.
Loved Lean Poker for its real-world edge over code katas. Ever since I first participated I want to share this invaluable experience with other developers.
Lean Poker is not just enjoyable, it's a smart Agile training tool that offers a risk-free environment to experiment with Agile practices.
All in all I had a lot of fun and learnt a lot. Lean poker is a fun way to practice lean principles and get to know people and I highly recommend it.
Many of my clients and partners have noticed the board games behind me in Zoom calls. Isn't it unprofessional to have tabletop games in my office?
This is a deliberate choice. I firmly believe in the educational power of games. They are not just pastimes but effective tools for learning, cultivating skills such as strategic thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. The only true way to understand a concept well enough to apply it in practice is experiencing it, and the controlled environment of a game is perfect for that.
Read more...This isn't a tale of recklessness leading to disaster from which I had to recover. On the contrary, this is about how my early experiences shaped my worldview and the surprising benefits of not being aware of the rules.
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