SD Times published Greg Burnell's recent letter to the editor. Greg, CEO of 6th Sense Analytics, asks "No more left turns? According to United Parcel Service (UPS), turning left wastes time, fuel and introduces risk. So “Brown” has more or less banned the practice of turning left as a business process optimization measure. Why do organizations go to these lengths to wring pennies and seconds from their processes?"
You can find the answer in his letter at SD Times.
Visibility alone simply provides data. One can still be disengaged or a back-seat driver with data. However, the agile mindset couples visibility with collaboration and engagement. Stakeholders are encouraged--no almost required--to get in the game and become an active part of the team and participating in all aspects of the project.
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It started as it always did. My boss came into my office --
Bill: Bob, we need you to deliver this new set of functionality in 6 weeks. Our sales are down and we've determined that this release will really make a difference and provide pop on the sales front.
Me: But, Bill. We haven't got a clue yet as to exactly what is required nor how long it will take to deliver it. It will take some time to sort things out and put a thoughtful, accurate plan together.
Bill: Bob, that's why you're here. To work through the tough problems. I need you on board with this and the business is really counting on you. We simply have to do it! And I really mean in 6 weeks, so delivered on April 1.
Me: Alright. I trust your assessment of the business climate. The team and I will do our best and meet this challenge. You can count on us.
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Leading Offshore IT Services Company Will Use Software Development Metrics
Solution to Optimize Process Transparency and Client Satisfaction
Morrisville, NC -- April 23, 2007 -- 6th Sense Analytics, Inc., a pioneer in automating software development metrics, today introduced EPAM Systems as the most recent addition to a growing 6th Sense Analytics customer base. The 6th Sense Analytics solution allows software developers and managers to automatically collect software development data and delivers immediate insight into the execution of physically distributed software development projects. For two years in a row, EPAM was rated the number one software development service provider in Central and Eastern Europe. EPAM will use 6th Sense Analytics to optimize transparency into its software development projects, providing an accurate basis for understanding how and where engineering resources are being applied.
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Technology Alliance Focuses on Application Lifecycle Management Solutions
Morrisville, NC -- April 9, 2007 -- 6th Sense Analytics, a pioneer in improving software development metrics, today announced it has joined Serena Software�s Alliance Partner Program and will develop sensors (lightweight data collectors) to support Serena�s application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions. 6th Sense Analytics joins an impressive list of Serena partners and will leverage Serena's resources and expertise to deliver enhanced value to shared customers.
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It's remarkable how much our customers inform our product direction. A perfect example of this was a call we got from a customer who was trying to gain visibility into a classic blind spot in software development: The playpen (or sandbox) environment. The interesting thing about this request wasn't the uniqueness of the requirement�of course, this is a challenge that most development organizations face. It was the fact that they were ready to do something about it and they knew 6th Sense could help.
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"Oscars of Software Development" Recognizes Innovative Solution for its Impact on Productivity
Morrisville, NC -- April 2, 2007 -- 6th Sense Analytics, Inc., a pioneer in improving software development metrics, received a Productivity Award at the recent 17th Annual Jolt Product Excellence Awards, the high-profile award competition sponsored by CMP Technology's Dr. Dobb's Journal. Selected as a Productivity winner in the Project Management category by a team of editors, columnists and industry leaders, the 6th Sense Analytics solution automatically collects data about the software development process, delivering immediate insight into the execution of physically distributed development projects and providing a basis for identifying risks and making informed decisions.
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Thanks to all who attended my presentation last Thursday in Austin, TX at the SEI's 2007 SEPG conference. I was pleased with the attendance and audience participation at the end of the talk. As promised I've uploaded my presentation as a QuickTime movie. If you need this in a different format, please email me at todd at 6sa.com.
My presentation (.mov): From CMMi to Agility: Metrics that Cross the Chasm
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