Mack Adams
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17 years 6 monthsMack Adams has over 10 years of experience in IT software amp; services around the world in a range of delivery and management roles. Previously with ThoughtWorks, he is currently an independent consultant working with emerging technology companies. http://www.mackadams.org
Mack Adams has over 10 years of experience in IT software amp; services around the world in a range of delivery and management roles. Previously with ThoughtWorks, he is currently an independent consultant working with emerging technology companies. http://www.mackadams.org
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| The Invisible Project Manager An Exercise in Agile Facilitation A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher (604 BC - 531 BC). The project manager leads. The project manager directs. The project manager plans. The project manager manages. These are the expectations set upon, and sought out by those that take on the responsibility for delivering software projects to the Business. While unquestionably a critical role in the overall delivery mechanism, a project manager who becomes the central figure in the team can unnecessarily place the team in a position of risk. In fact, the project manager should approach the process with a less intrusive style, facilitating the team towards success from within and figuring out ways to develop systems that will survive any one person, themselves included. |