Process Isn’t a Four-Letter Word

Process Isn’t a Four-Letter Word

Agile methods emerged as a direct rebellion against the heavyweight processes of the 1990s. And the Team Software Process (TSP) did too, by brilliantly reimagining process in a lightweight, agile way that empowers self-directed teams to achieve remarkable performance.

People who are familiar with both know how powerfully they work together. But those with only an agile background often see a process definition and reflexively think, “Waterfall!”

This session will explore ways we can reshape the conversation to clarify why good processes amplify agility, rather than constrain it. It will also share process modernization ideas that high-maturity teams can use to take performance to the next level.

This collaborative session will encourage dialogue: we’d love to learn from you! Bring your ideas and let’s advance the state of the practice.

About the Presenter

David Tuma is a graduate of MIT, with a passion for exceptional software development. He has contributed to the success of numerous projects in roles ranging from architecture to coding, security assessment to causal analysis, and project management to coaching. 

In his support for exceptional practices, he created (and continues to evolve) an open-source toolset called the Process Dashboard, which has been used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide.

David is an active member of the SEA Executive Team and the SEA Data Warehouse Working Group.