Ray ArellSleep is a Biological Necessity, Not a CrimeThe recent Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to ban homeless residents from sleeping outside has sparked a heated debate on its…Jun 30Jun 30
Ray ArellDon’t Force itThere is a concept in Taoist philosophy called Wu-Wei. It refers to the idea that one should act in a way that is in harmony with the…Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Ray ArellWhat if the Agile Manifesto Was Authored Today?It’s hard to say exactly what the Agile manifesto would say if it were written in 2023, as it would depend on the specific perspectives and…Jan 23, 20231Jan 23, 20231
Ray ArellThe Core of Your Agile TransformationPeter Drucker once said, “the only sustainable competitive advantage is a company’s ability to keep transforming itself.” This is sound…Apr 9, 2022Apr 9, 2022
Ray ArellSynchronize for SuccessMany years back, at the start of a large project, we quickly realized that we were facing a critical problem that, if not fixed, would kill…Jan 21, 20221Jan 21, 20221
Ray ArellThe Rise of Hybrid Work and What it Means For AgileWorking from home or another remote location is not a new concept. High-tech companies have been doing this over the last decade, and it…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
Ray ArellThe Basics: A Guide to the Agile Approach and Why It Matters to Your CompanyWelcome to 2022! I thought an excellent way to start the new year would be to take a few minutes and review the basics of Agile. This might…Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
Ray ArellScaling Agile: Don’t Conform, TransformScaled Agile Frameworks have gained popularity among organizations worldwide over the last half-decade, with many major businesses…Dec 29, 2021Dec 29, 2021
Ray ArellThank You 2021I am currently sitting in the OHSU Cancer Insitute nervously waiting for my partner Pam to finish her last chemotherapy infusion. I am…Dec 29, 2021Dec 29, 2021
Ray ArellGoodbye 2020, Let’s Not Do This Again!The reality of how bad 2020 was going to be started spinning up shortly after we learned of a virus that had spread out of China and was…Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021
