Category Archives: Anti-Patterns

Anti-Patterns: common problems to avoid

Spot the difference: Scrum and Chess

Posted on September 19, 2011 by 14 Principles

After writing our Scrum Guide 2011 article in August a couple of tweets from Heinrik Kniberg (@henrikkniberg) caught our eye: “I wish the derogatory term ScrumBut would die. Sometimes ScrumBut is a problem, sometimes ScrumBut is a solution. If your … Continue reading →

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Agile Anti-Patterns: Part 3 of 3 – Delivery

Posted on July 3, 2011 by 14 Principles

In the third and final part of this series on agile anti-patterns, we discuss the importance of delivery. The importance of action over contemplation. The importance of doing something. The importance of getting something tangible in-front of real customers, quickly. … Continue reading →

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Agile Anti-Patterns: Part 2 of 3–Culture and Behaviour

Posted on May 2, 2011 by 14 Principles

In part 1 we talked about the organizational anti-patterns that can scupper your agile rollout before it even gets off the blocks. In this section we’ll discuss anti-patterns relating to team culture and behaviour. The other articles in this series … Continue reading →

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Agile Anti-Patterns: Part 1 of 3 – Organizational

Posted on April 22, 2011 by 14 Principles

Irrespective of whether you call them Anti-Patterns or just “common problems” they’re to be avoided if you want your agile project to be success. In the first of this three part series we’re going to concentrate on the wider organization … Continue reading →

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