Devoxx2015: It started with a whiteboard in the kitchen - Experiences from an Agile Family
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Most of us have now adopted the agile way of working in their workplace. In many cases it has shown us how to bring structure into our work process and with each iteration helping us to improve the way we do things. More and more we are also seeing the Agile framework being adopted by other environments which are not always IT related. If this way of working is a success at our office and can also help improve processes in other environments, why not try it out within our own home? Hence, the start of the Agile Family.
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- 1. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily It started with a whiteboard in the kitchen Experiences from an Agile Family Saskia Vermeer-Ooms
- 2. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Disclaimer • I am not a child psychologist nor am I an educator • This is just my story, what works for me might not work the same for you • NO:
- 3. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Who is @momatwork? • Software engineer • Scrum master • Duchess • Devoxx4KidsNL • husband & 3 kids
- 4. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Why I like Agile?
- 5. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Why does my Family need Agile? • Family is subject to change (a lot) • No rigid system with fixed rules • Shifted power
- 6. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Meet the team Mom Dad Boy (13) Boy (11) Girl (9)
- 7. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • Start with a whiteboard
- 8. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • Get your post-its and start writing
- 9. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • Create your backlog = wish list
- 10. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • Prioritise your wish list • agree what to tackle first • and leave what comes later
- 11. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • Track progress • ‘doen’, ‘bezig’, ’klaar!’ • why do you have done?
- 12. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Maybe throw in some Kanban • use colours to differentiate types of tasks • use avatars • limit your WIP!
- 13. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily How? • And evaluate = family meetings • create a safe zone • every topic is up for discussion • what have we been doing well, what can we improve on? • everyone can be commented on (even the parents) • prioritise what to work on for next iteration
- 14. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Vocabulary Workplace Home Iteration 1 week Task Chore Backlog Wishlist Review & Retrospective Family meeting
- 15. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Two examples • #1: Screen time • #2: Using bad language
- 16. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #1: screen time • The problem: • nobody reacts when being called • too much time on screens each day • not doing other things: playing outside, reading a book
- 17. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #1: screen time • Open discussion • Consensus about the problem • What do you suggest? • Come up with solutions • Visualise it!
- 18. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #1: screen time • react when being called • no screen on weekday mornings • do more other things • 2 hours max a day • no screen between 6-8pm • screen-free Wednesday • compromise: we want cake! • Visualise it!
- 19. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #2: using bad language • The problem: • using swear words like it’s normal • aren’t aware when using them • how do we stop using bad language?
- 20. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #2: using bad language • Open discussion • Consensus about the problem • What do you suggest? • Come up with solutions • Visualise it!
- 21. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Example #2: using bad language • 0,50 cents for each swear word • do something fun from savings • everyone needs to comply • ‘grumpy jar’
- 22. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Agile Family Manifesto • Solutions exist • Parents are not invincible • Empower children • Create a safe zone • Build in flexibility
- 23. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily My tips and tops • Be flexible • Stop yelling! • Teach discipline while having fun • Freedom to create new rules • Happiness lies in the people around you • Visualise it!
- 24. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily Some further reading • Book: “The Secrets of Happy Families” - by Bruce Feiler • TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_feiler_agile_programmi ng_for_your_family • White paper: “Agile Practices for Families” - by David Starrs • Book: “Personal Kanban: Mapping Work/ Navigating Life” - by Jim Benson, Tonianne DeMaria Barry
- 25. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily More further reading (blogs) • http://www.agileandfamily.blogspot.nl • http://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/the-agile- household-how-scrum-made-us-a-better-family • https://scrumfamily.wordpress.com/ • http://www.allaboutagile.com/have-you-got-agile-kids/ • http://theagileschool.blogspot.nl/
- 29. @momatwork#Devoxx #AgileFamily ave fun experimentin