They are also familiar with the benefits and challenges integrating Agile & UCD. In fact, they are why I know of the existence of this mailing list. ~Tara...
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James Page
jamespagetemp
Jul 17, 2012 2:18 pm
Hi, There will be a conference in September in Denver focusing on the Lean UX Methodologies, Data Driven Ux, and the tools that can help you. Early Bird ends...
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ccolesen2001
Jul 18, 2012 2:44 pm
Hi James, Thanks for the information. Could you post the URL for this event's web site? Thanks, Christian Olesen ... Albert. The ... to ... better ... the ... ...
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James Page
jamespagetemp
Jul 18, 2012 3:14 pm
Hi, Thanks Christian. The url is leanuxdenver. All the best James ... Hi, Thanks Christian. The url is leanuxdenver. All the best James On 18 July 2012...
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agile-usability@yahoo...
Aug 8, 2012 11:01 am
Reminder from: agile-usability Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/agile-usability/cal Hidden Creek Wednesday August 8, 2012 8:00 am - 8:30 am All...
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agile-usability@yahoo...
Aug 10, 2012 2:31 pm
Reminder from: agile-usability Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/agile-usability/cal Dentist Friday August 10, 2012 11:30 am - 12:30 pm All Rights...
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Chet Hendrickson
suechet
Aug 10, 2012 2:44 pm
Hello Agile-usability, But, I don't want to go to the denist. chet Friday, August 10, 2012, 10:31:06 AM, you wrote: Reminder from: agile-usability Yahoo! Group...
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Michael James
michaeljames...
Aug 10, 2012 6:21 pm
Chet, you really should check it out. They gave my daughter a sticker! --mj http://ScrumTrainingSeries.com ... Chet, you really should check it out. They gave...
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jtcagile
Aug 28, 2012 9:26 am
Hi all, After a few years working with sizable software projects, I am trying to understand on how to take Agile methods from small scale implementations to...
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Danny Hope
dannyzhope
Sep 11, 2012 11:04 am
(cross posted) As some of you may already know, our 3rd annual conference: ‘UX Brighton 2012 – Past & Future Interactions’, will take place at the Corn...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 3, 2012 7:35 am
Hello, This is my first post to the group. I've been a usability / designer / UX guy for more decades than I care to disclose. I'm well acquainted with most...
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Holm, Stefan
stefan_holm
Oct 3, 2012 8:05 am
Hi, I can understand your frustration. This has been a problem for me too, but not only in agile projects. The problem is that even if one goal with agile...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 3, 2012 8:52 pm
Thanks for your response! We do have stories, written in a "gherkin" or "Given / When / Then" format. These are used by QA, and to drive development. What...
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davidkallen
Oct 3, 2012 8:52 pm
It is a rare joy to have a dedicated usability expert on a project. They are lucky. Do they know why you are there? Do they understand the value you bring and...
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Marius van Dam
mariusvandam
Oct 5, 2012 7:10 am
Hi Struggling Desmond, "The team seems allergic to anything written. " Some questions: - They do have a backlog with user stories? What do the stories look...
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Michael James
michaeljames...
Oct 5, 2012 7:34 am
Meant to reply sooner. I usually teach teams that the problem with communication is the illusion that it's occurred. Writing something together is a useful...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 5, 2012 7:45 am
Thanks much for the encouraging words! The big thing that it's clear I bring is the ability to talk with customers who might otherwise be intimidated by very...
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ginnibobinni
Oct 5, 2012 7:46 am
Hello all! I am hoping for suggestions on how to best handle this. We're following agile practices for development of internally used Java web applications. We...
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Mike Dwyer
protraveler1
Oct 5, 2012 3:15 pm
I agree with MJ and would like to add this. I have noticed that communications get skewed because the strong voices overwhelm soft voices. When you sense this...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 5, 2012 8:20 pm
... Just to clarify, the team is very religious about using cards and a big kanban board. The user stories and acceptance criteria are written in a...
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lou schwartz
lou_schwartz
Oct 5, 2012 8:20 pm
Hi, do you have tried live sketching ? When I'm in this situation I sketch to share what I understand and thus to discuss the non-understood parts. I use only...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 5, 2012 8:20 pm
Hi Michael, While I agree with what you say, the team does remarkably well with their non-visual thinking. I'm a big proponent of visual thinking, and have...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 5, 2012 8:21 pm
... I believe they do value the user feedback pretty highly. As for respect and openness... that has had its ups and downs. IHMO, the team and process is very...
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kerrykimbrough
Oct 6, 2012 12:54 am
... Hi, Ginni Can you clarify a bit? What exactly are the problems that happen when the tester tries to create the tests? Regards, Kerry...
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strugglingdesmond
strugglingde...
Oct 9, 2012 7:52 am
Yes. After a short time, the more senior people, including the visual designer on the team, eventually take away the discussion with direct conversation and...
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Gordon Conroy
gordon_conroy
Oct 12, 2012 3:35 pm
Hi Ginni Have you though of getting the tester involved earlier, have them come with you to meet the users. That way they can help you gather the requirements...
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Adam Sroka
adamjaph
Oct 17, 2012 11:59 pm
Take the guy out for beers. Tell him that you respect his visual design skills and Illustrator chops. Ask him if there is any way you could contribute to the...
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mark schraad
mschraad333
Oct 18, 2012 12:11 am
I'm think that after a years it's either the way he is or the way the culture is meant to be. Taking him out for beers is a good idea. If that doesn't work......
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Danny Hope
dannyzhope
Oct 19, 2012 2:54 pm
(cross posted) UX Brighton 2012 is only 2 weeks away now. We just wanted to let you know that, since we announced the event, we’ve posted descriptions for...
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Alan Shalloway
alshalloway
Oct 19, 2012 3:35 pm
Hi all: We have 2 free webinars of interest next week: * Demystifying Kanban: Understanding Its Many Faces. Oct 24 at 4:30pm PDT. * The Net...
