The last 3 months have been a rollercoaster for all of us in one way or another. Now that the essential business changes needed to continue operating have been completed, I suggest that now is the right time to draw breath and look ahead.

Understanding how to move as quickly as possible to meet the challenges of the current situation is key to protecting and growing your business. Applying these 3 key principles will help you see the wood for the trees and get the job done.

In any technology centred product or project there are 2 distinct sets of requirements; Functional and Non-Functional. Both are equally important but for different reasons.

When a business is transitioning to a new methodology such as Agile the new terminology which is part of it can provide a completely new opportunity for misunderstanding if not carefully managed.

In ‘We’re Moving to Agile…’ I briefly discussed the importance of pragmatically applying methodologies and the underlying factors that may cause a business to struggle with this. Although there are many potential stumbling blocks which may affect your success, I think there are 3 which are foundational.

Agile is a great methodology for getting things done quickly if it’s correctly implemented and the transition to using it is well managed.

Considering the needs of our people, understanding how to effectively motivate them, and getting the fundamentals right will encourage teams to step up and perform at their best.

Consultancy has a very mixed reputation and a poor stereotype. The reverse side of the stereotype is that a well managed engagement with the right consultant can bring significant benefit to your business.