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I had the pleasure to reread Mary and Tom Poppendiek's manuscript of their forthcoming book Lean Development: An Agile Toolkit for Software Development Leaders. While the authors are aiming at the software community, their message is relevant to all of us doing project management — particularly those of us involved in reforming project management. Mary and Tom are currently sharing the manuscript online with an invitation for readers to offer their comments. At the end of January they turn the manuscript over to their publisher. I understand at that time they will be removing the manuscript from their site. Don't wait 'til publication. Take a look at it now!
I particularly enjoyed reading Chapter Six: Build Integrity In. The integrity message is often oversimplified as "Walk your talk." Good advice; not followed. The authors go way beyond the simplistic advice by examining models, cases, and introducing distinctions of their own. While I promised not to quote them 'til they turn over the manuscript, I can't help but call attention to their unique distinctions: perceived integrity and conceptual integrity. Take a look at Ch. 6; you won't be disappointed.
So…reading Mary's and Tom's manuscript reminded me of the simple acts of integrity. I've decided to set aside Friday, January 17, 2003, to work with readers to bring their projects into integrity. I'll write more about it over the next few days. In the meantime, clear your calendars for next Friday. We've got some work to do.
? Guy Kawasaki wrote, "Less is the new more." Easy to learn: symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability. Very valuable to do. Step 1: Read Matt's book!! just 140 keystrokes.
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