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For over twenty years I've been building high-performing software development teams and organizations through the use of agile and Scrum. I've worked with startups and some of the largest organizations in the world.
My in-person training, coaching, and online video courses work together to give you everything you need to deliver the right product on time every time.
To find answers to specific questions about Scrum and agile, search or browse my blog. I have been blogging since 2005 and now have one of the most active and popular blogs about agile or Scrum. I add about one new post a week to the hundreds of posts already in existence. To make sure you don’t miss my newest posts, you can subscribe to my blog by email. It’s quick, easy, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
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If you need information on agile or Scrum, you can find it here. For a thorough introduction to Scrum, agile planning, and user stories, start with one of my three books: Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum, Agile Estimating and Planning, and User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development.
I began my career as a programmer working in C and C++. I wrote some of the first books available on Java. From there, I moved onto a variety of executive roles in technology at companies, from startups to the Fortune 40.
I ran my first Scrum project in 1995, and have been a vocal proponent of Scrum ever since. I am a co-founder of both the Agile Alliance and Scrum Alliance and served for many years on the boards of directors of each. I am a frequent keynote speaker at industry and professional conferences.
In addition to my writing, in-person training, and coaching, I have created several online video training courses.
As agile increased in popularity, the Wall Street Journal asked Mike to explain the purpose and practise of the daily stand-up.
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In this interview with US National Public Radio, Mike shares how the daily stand-up is a remedy for ‘meeting misery’.
“The point is to come together very focused, just a short period, and let people get right back to work. No delays.”
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In the Economist Intelligence Unit report: Reimagining Agility: Change, empowerment and the organisation of tomorrow, Mike shares his experience of working remotely with clients.
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See past events that Mike Cohn has spoken at, including agile conferences, user group meetings, and more.
