When developing software, user stories are crucial for translating high-level requirements into actionable tasks for development teams. I have found that these stories serve as a bridge between stakeholders and developers, ensuring everyone is aligned on what needs to be built and why. Traditionally, creating user stories has been a manual and often time-consuming process. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence, this task can now be streamlined, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. In this first installment of my three-part series, I will explore how to prepare AI to generate user stories from requirements documents. ...more

As agile teams, we’re constantly juggling multiple tasks, learning new technologies, and adapting to changing requirements. But have you ever stopped to consider how all this mental juggling affects our productivity and effectiveness? Enter Cognitive Load Theory, a concept that’s becoming increasingly relevant in the world of software development, especially as we integrate AI into our workflows. ...more

As an agile consultant, I’ve seen countless teams grapple with the concepts of throughput and goodput. These terms often pop up in discussions about team performance and project outcomes, but there’s often confusion about what they really mean and why they matter. ...more