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Raising the Team IQ
through Collaboration
"I bring organizations closer together, by doing real work with them, by increasing trust, reducing fear, and making honest progress. Humans and Technology is my company's name for good reason." --Dr Alistair Cockburn
Meet Alistair Cockburn
Dr. Alistair Cockburn is internationally recognized for his expertise in Agile methodologies, project management, and object-oriented design.
Key Achievements
✔️ Named in 2020 as one of the "42 Greatest Software Professionals of All Times."
✔️ Voted in 2007 as one of the "All-Time Top 150 i-Technology Heroes."
✔️ Co-author of the Agile Manifesto that revolutionized the industry.
The Courses
Find the courses of most interest to you, write and ask about having that course, or a tailored version of it taught at your company. Currently teaching primarily to orlganizations. Not currently offering public classes.
Leadership and Strategy
90 minutes
16 people
Agile for Executives
Empower leaders to drive Agile transformations with practical strategies.
Software Development
Half day
20 people
Hexagonal Architecture
Empower leaders to drive Agile transformations with practical strategies.
Books that changed the industry
Dr. Alistair Cockburn is internationally recognized for his expertise in Agile methodologies, project management, and object-oriented design.
Consulting
Transform your organization with expert consulting, aligning teams, enhancing collaboration, and delivering tailored Agile and project management solutions
Round-table with Corporate Executives
Not many people can speak with authority on how to balance long-term corporate needs with the short-term thinking that characterizes agile development.
Agile-Day for the Entire Organization
This is an in-person event for everyone that fits in one room, often 80 to 150 people, all roles, all levels. Experience first-hand from the person who literally wrote the book on Agile Development just what agile feels like in motion.
Alistair's brief history
From pioneering Agile methodologies to influencing global software development, here's a glimpse of Dr. Cockburn's journey.
Early career & IBM Consulting
Dr. Cockburn's journey began in 1993 when he interviewed teams worldwide on "What makes a successful project?" This led him to create an early version of Agile methodologies while working at IBM Consulting.
First Agile Implementation
In 1994, he helped IBM successfully implement his Agile methodology on an $15M Smalltalk project, solidifying Agile as a practical approach to software development.
Success at Central Bank of Norway
Dr. Cockburn helped the Central Bank of Norway successfully deliver a complex mainframe project, which led him to design the Crystal family of methodologies.
Co-author of the Agile Manifesto
Dr. Cockburn was one of the 17 people who co-authored the Agile Manifesto in 2001, revolutionizing the software development and project management industries.
Publishing "Crystal Clear"
In 2003, Dr. Cockburn published "Crystal Clear," outlining his methodology for Agile software development, focusing on communication and collaboration.
Creating the Heart of Agile
In 2015, Dr. Cockburn refined his approach to Agile into four simple imperatives: Collaborate, Deliver, Reflect, Improve - The Heart of Agile.
Dr. Cockburn's Iconic Memes
The "wild hair" photo is Dr. Cockburn's most recognizable image. It serves as his Linkedin profile picture and is often featured in his conference lectures, making it a memorable part of his brand.
In the News
Watch Dr. Cockburn share his expertise through engaging talks and discussions on Agile, Hexagonal Architecture, User stories versus Use cases, and Project Management.
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