Here’s the problem…
Your team is following all the software development best practices. But you're still not getting the expected results. What’s going on!?
You feel like you're always having to explain why the team is behind schedule and over budget.
- New software features aren’t being delivered on time. Deadlines are being missed!
- The software has bugs! And everyone’s pointing fingers.
- The team is feeling pressure, stress, and frustration!
There must be a better way
Shouldn't our software development practices bring us celebratory success and delight, not stress and confusion?
Imagine receiving praise and reward for delivering software on time that the users are excited about and love using!
- Imagine the excitement of hitting every sprint goal on time.
- Imagine the satisfaction of delivering a set of features that the users love.
- Imagine the confidence gained from a smooth and successful deployment.
- Imagine the joy of seeing customer feedback glow with appreciation.
- Imagine the thrill of celebrating the team’s collaboration and effort.
- Imagine the empowerment of delivering continuous value to the business.
- Imagine the anticipation for the next sprint, energized by success.
Use Software Building Practices That Work
Have your team focus on the right practices that work, not just following the usual standard conventions.
I’ve got bad news… you’ve been lied to.
You’ve been led to believe that completing the scrum ceremonies and using sophisticated project management tools is going to get your project launched on-time and within the allotted budget.
But that’s simply not true.
Launching on-time and within budget requires practices that recognize that quality is a variable, and are optimized for effectively embracing change throughout the project, instead of optimizing purely for efficiency.
Stakeholders and customers don’t want to hear excuses.
They want results.
In fact, the faster you can deliver the working software they want, the more likely they’ll continue the project and ask for more releases.
And best of all?
This establishes a positive feedback loop, enhancing the team’s effectiveness and boosting confidence by ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
The ways I can help…
1/ My Mailing List
Every weekday, I send a short, useful tidbit of information, inspiration, or insight to help folks like you find practical solutions to common challenges and improve your team’s performance. You’ll get a ton of value delivered in small bite-sized chunks.
2/ Agile Missing Manual
Gain valuable insights into the often overlooked or misunderstood concepts of Agile software development. These articles dive deeper into Agile practices and concepts, helping you identify common pitfalls and misconceptions that can hinder your team’s success.
Whether you’re a Scrum Master, developer, or product owner, these articles will equip you with the knowledge to elevate your team’s performance and unlock the full potential of the Agile approach.
3/ Coaching Call
Are you facing a specific challenge and need expert advice? Book a coaching call now. I will provide tailored advice, troubleshoot specific challenges, or offer quick insights that directly address your current needs. Enabling your team to gain clarity and actionable solutions on-demand.
4/ Team Coaching
Hire me on a monthly retainer to provide your team with ongoing, hands-on guidance to continuously refine and enhance your agile practices. This means tailored support as challenges arise, proactive adjustments to keep your team aligned with business goals, and a steady focus on improving efficiency, collaboration, and delivery outcomes. With me on retainer, your team gains a trusted advisor committed to their success, enabling consistent growth and performance improvements over time.
Raj Duggal
Hi! I’m Raj Duggal, and I help software building teams deliver working software on-time and within budget by optimizing their processes and practices.
With over two decades of experience as a software development consultant, I’ve worked on projects for the major Canadian banks in Toronto, as well as venture-funded startups in Silicon Valley. My client list includes well-known names like Disney, IBM, Scotiabank, and many more.
I’ve guided teams towards achieving greater cohesion and introduced practices that work to consistently deliver successful, incremental releases. My real-world experience has taught me that effective software development is rooted in adaptability and collaboration.
In recent years, the software industry has shifted back toward pre-agile practices while still using agile terminology. I’m on a mission to help teams rediscover the fundamentals of agile that focuses on embracing change.
Ready to join me on this journey? You’ll be glad you did. 😊