Every "agile" project I've been on. 😆

Post Photo
likefunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Agile and consulting... It already fails the moment we hand in the RFP which outlines the set list of stuff we'll have to work on within a certain timeline and budget. Starting with a big ass discovery phase outlining everything, but since it's written down in user stories we call it agile. Doing some rough estimates on some big chunks of work then comes back to hunt you because the client didn't share all the information but still considers your original estimate final. The quick feedback on sprints is good but clients see these demo's to add extra stuff in scope since they assumed it was part of the user story... The endless amount of documenting everything + the monitoring of the agile concepts just makes the whole hybrid model pure hell and goes in against everything agile represents. But hey, if it makes reporting for top management even easier then before, who cares about the actual implementation team right 😅

likefunny

Nothing beats the moment when pm realizes that upstaffing with inexperienced Juniors actually slows down the work because of the needed training time.
Would not like to do the PMO work but happy when a good one joins a project though.

like

Consulting and the way their project-based contracts are structured make it impossible to actually do any form of agile at all.

like

Too close to home

This more of a hybrid version. Adopting an agilist mindset is very difficult.

like

Oh, I'm fine with hybrid. I've just never actually been on an agile project that's run as an agile project.

This example had a "buglog" and pre-staging to test and fix bugs before they went on so they didn't break staging. 😆

likefunny

Pool of despair 😂

likefunny

I feel every ounce of pain in this image. PMO says we’re doing a “hybrid methodology.” I wanted to leave the Zoom meeting after she used the word “hybrid”. Since when did agile include design document sign off, a deliverable deadline and 3 sprint zeros to “define the requirements”.

like

I think Agility is a spectrum. New products start with a evolving MVP concept, with waterfall like upfront discovery and design, which is inevitable. However, after MVP, it’s easier to be in a “develop on cadence and release on demand” type agile flow. For “legacy” solutions, both the technical debt and intrenched mindset/processes make it difficult to be more agile. Especially because the transaction cost of every release is high, making frequent releases difficult.

likehelpful

Wtf is hybrid, the worst of both worlds with all the current buzzwords?

funny

For a true hybrid model, planning and requirements follow a waterfall path. Design, development, testing, and deploy should be agile. That means, prioritizing requirements to deliver a MVP first and so forth.

like

It's takes the same effort, same cost, same timeline...it really depends in requirements clarity; and culture which wants to celebrate quick wins vs discipline pursuit of the end goal.

likefunny

I like waterfall. Doing my first hybrid now

funny

Ouch, I feel this

like

Thank you for making me realize I'm not alone.

like

This is so true. Agile has become a buzzword and I just roll my eyes and groan when I hear someone drone on about Agile project methodology. It is just a waste of my time and resources.

like

I'm on a team where we have multiple devs pushing for agile and a PO that still thinks of everything in a waterfall format. It is an odd combo.

Not a PO

This is so funny. This is so true. I am saving this image

Uncle D coming in HOT

🤣

Waterfall- Project Manager
Agile- Product Owner

Same thing :)

😂😂😂😂😂

Related Posts

ZS Associates Hello folks, I am a permanent employee of Persistent. I am deputed at the client side. My client is an ZS associate. Recently I have resigned from persistent. But ZS is very happy with my work. They don't want me to go. My ZS manager has asked the persis manager to retain me OR remove the cooling period clause, ZS is ready to hire me as a permanent employee. I will be very happy is ZS takes me as Permanent employee. But will persistent remove cooling period clause? Persistent Systems Limited ZS

like

I moved to Canada from India 2.5 years ago for my PG in IT BA. I have a bachelors in IT and I worked as a developer for 5 years back home. After my PG, I spent 8 months looking for a job, my current company interviewed me for Technical project manager, but they offered me the role of a PC. I accepted it without negotiating as I did not want to lose the opportunity, I am extremely underpaid and I have been doing the job of 3 people, as my company keeps firing folks. I’ve lost all my confidence.

like

I'm looking to transition from Project
Management in the International
Development/Non-profit space to
project/product management in the
private sector, mostly the tech
space. Has anyone else made this
transition and is willing to give some
tips/advice?

like

Wow had our first zoom call with the client today and 😍😍😍. Husband-me-up PE daddy 😍😍. Have you ever worked with a sexy af client?

likefunny

How long does it take to get a project? Not getting any internal interview calls also these days. It's almost 50 days since joining. Anyone else facing this???
LTIMindtree

like

Looking to hire for the following roles:

• Director of Performance Marketing - fulltime salary + benefits (Illinois preferable - can discuss remote options)

• Google Ads Specialist / Media Buyer (UAC/user acquisition specialist) - part-time/contractor (remote)

• Google Ads Specialist / Media Buyer (Search, Shop, Video/Display) - part-time/contractor (remote)

• Facebook Ads Specialist / Media Buyer - part-time/contractor (remote)

If you have account/client-facing ability, big plus.

DM me

In developing a new PM department within a small Pharma company a colleague and I are trying to determine the best PM software/program to utilize. For reference we are steering away from MS Project and currently looking into Smartsheets. Does anyone have any other recommendations for a program they found useful? We want to have a dashboard that collates information from cross functional teams but, that can simultaneously be utilized for the individual teams. Tracking milestones, risks,budget...

Hello Fishes, I have 3 years of experience in HR ABAP, should i further choose project in HR ABAP or should i go into generic/normal ABAP? Which has more better opportunities?

like

Random question kind of curious about:

For your firm, how dressed up do you typically find yourself on client site in FED? Current project I have to wear a full suit and tie everyday, is this normal?

like

Joined LTI in June in Citi bank account. But still no onboarding. Many people waiting for VDI. Manager said it's freeze from Citi side process is slow. Now they have started releasing people. It's easy to get another project on bench. Will LTI ask to resign?

like

What are the names of some client-side internal creative depts/internal “agencies”? I know Disney has Yellow Shoes, but what are some others?

like

I had been working on a huge film for the past two years. I did the script, produced and directed. The company backing me is now defunct and so is my project alongside them. I'm so heartbroken, can anyone share any encouragement?

like
like

Salary for an Associate Project Manager in Detroit.

Requirement for an ETL tester , urgently in Accenture in banking project
Experience 5+
Please ping me if you are available to join urgently

like

Volkswagen - 20 LPA CTC
Bosch - 20 LPA CTC

YOE - 5
Tech - SAP ABAP

Volkswagen has S4HANA project and Bosch has ECC project. I am thinking of Volkswagen.

Need your suggestions.

Any advice on what skills are needed to make your resume standout for a conflicts or legal analyst role? I was a practice assistant/legal secretary for 2.5 years and worked a lot with opening new client accounts and consequentially conflicts.

like

Hi Everyone , I have offer from both Amdocs and KPMG . Amdocs is offering me better pay than KPMG But in Amdocs the project is of Development + Support (linx , sql and azure databricks ) and in Kpmg purely Azure based development .
Which one should i join ?

like

More Posts

How is the life at HCL Technologies Learnings, Job Security, Yearly hike and Promotion
Please advise

like

I would appreciate any advice on how to stay on top of non urgent tasks. As a 2nd year, I’m often tapped to handle tedious tasks that need to get done quickly. Tbh, I like urgent matters. It motivates me and helps me focus. I admittedly struggle to care about checking in on DWQs, record requests, OC’s discovery, scheduling matters, etc. Especially with so many cases. I definitely rely heavily (maybe over rely?) on the paralegals for these sort of things. Any tips?

like

Anyone interested in making friends? Early 40s male, lots of hobbies and talkative. All are welcome

like

Where would you invest a $100k bonus in the current markets? Was thinking about a split between crypto interest accounts (in USDC), stocks, and crypto… but BlockFi legislation and general shakiness in the markets have me worried.

Just paid off student and car loans, and gave a fair bit for my parents’ mortgage.

like

Wish we had Dhoni in this worldcup.. miss him as a Captain!

like

Is your SO friends with their ex? Does it matter to you? Mine is and despite trying hard to accept the fact there is nothing between them, its hard for me to accept. It is impacting my relationship and he says he is not leaving his friends for me. How can i be more accepting of this situation?

like

I am looking for an entry level career opportunity/ internship in the corporate responsibility, social responsibility, or brand sourcing field. If anyone could give me some help or insight I would greatly appreciate it. (Seattle area)

like

Interested in applying for the SAP Tax Senior role @Deloitte. Essentially have 4 years background in Tax and would like to shift to a more technology related role. Thoughts on whether Deloitte would even entertain my background?

like

Is Dell providing permanent wfh?Dell

like

Anyone have a good development plan template for a new Associate? Need to train a new hire

like

Larsen & Toubro Infotech If don’t have any offer, then you will not get any offer from LTI even though you have cleared all the rounds. Because they will not wait for you for 3 months. Pathetic 😡 Larsen & Toubro Infotech @

like

Imagine how many full time creatives are going to go freelance when we have Medicare for all.

likefunny

I’ve done nothing for 3 hours straight. I just cba. Wth?!

like

Finishing up a clerkship & trying to negotiate a clerkship bonus with my firm. Anyone and everyone - drop the clerkship bonuses you’ve heard of (or received) & firm size (small/medium/large is enough) so I can come with some numbers/averages. Much appreciated!!

like

If anyone is into sustainability and wants to work on it all the time, DM me.

likefunny

Any good ADHD psychiatrist in the Bay Area? My previous psychiatrist wasn’t a good fit

It throws me off every time my co-worker tries to make me feel dumb by saying:
Cont'd

I’m bicurious and definitely attracted to hyper-masculine girls. I found myself fantasizing women quite a lot. I want a serious relationship. Any advice?

like

Hi Folks,

will the BGC status be as 'BGC Scheduled' till day 1 ?
submitted all documents and Every section is displaying green in TCS iBegin but still status is as Scheduled only.

like

Additional Posts in Technology/IT Consultants

Anyone from Deloitte who works on GCP/AWS ML/AI? Would really love to chat and get to know more. Analyst rolling off in the upcoming months.

like

Are there any product management conferences devoted to cybersecurity?

like

Consultant with 5 YEO looking for opportunities. Canadian so need TN visa or equivalent unfortunately but I’m very much so looking to get out of EY. Project management, strategy and operational transformation experience. If anyone is willing to help please let me know.

like

Is there a lot of demand for knowledge of Adobe marketing cloud solutions such as AEM from the business / non-developer side?

helpful

What do I do if I've developed the belief that technology is harming society more than helping it after being a tech nerd most of my life?

like

Anyone from KPMG’s SAP Practice (if PP/QM, even better), willing to connect?

like

Offered 110k base for a consultant level (commercial) in A&C. 3 yoe, none in consulting. Was this a good offer?

Not the most technical, more like business intelligence type role

like

What the salary range level 9 and level 10 in T D Bank

like

Solutions Architects at AWS: What’s your day to day like? How much of it is client facing vs developing MVPs vs talking to internal AWS engineers?

like

Anybody pass the AWS Sys OP exam? Any tips?

Anyone in the IT consulting group (SOC) at Withum? How is the culture?

like

PWC SAP Manager, what is the salary range for 10+ experience. What is the signing bonus?

EY is hiring across all areas and ranks in consulting. Here is a snapshot of roles for your reference. Let me know if you are interested and would like a referral!

Post Photo
like

Hi all, I created a brief series of articles on technology consulting. Would really appreciate any feedback! (Link in comments)

like

Lookign to staff people( Analyst to SC, USDC, PDM) with Aws development background.Have to be living in US for more than 3 yrs. Experience in building ETL/ data engineering pipeline, lambda,spark,airflow,snowflake. Long term project with optional remote work going beyond covid timeline. DM me separately if interested.

like

What are some popular exits for someone with tech strategy and pmo experience?

like

Is oracle cloud selling well? Vs Sap? Vs other cloud ERP?

like

What is the best way for someone with limited technical experience to learn how to build some bots for personal use? I want to automate some of my life.

Serious question, when does deloitte do annual reviews and promotions?

Deloitte Boiz, New to the firm currently at DLaunch.
Perdiem or do we charge actual for internal events?

My old firm charged Perdiem for internal but never for projects

funnylike

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal