Guide to running a definition of done exercise

With lots of people asking how to run an exercise to come up with their definition of done as a team, we thought we’d put together a step-by-step guide.

Deliver a release-ready product every Sprint

If you’ve got a DoD that everyone understands and upholds, you know what needs to be done to deliver a release-ready product every Sprint.

Developing your DoD with the whole team creates transparency and buy-in. The discussion makes sure everyone is on the same page and doing it collaboratively builds ownership and engagement. It’s not a sexy subject though, so it helps to have a structured process to guide the conversation.

Government content guidance updated

If you or your team create content for a New Zealand government website — or pretty much any NZ website — you’ll find updated guidance on the digital.govt.nz website.

Based on the content advice that guides the New Zealand government's one-stop website Govt.nz, the resources show you how to create and structure content that’s easy for all New Zealanders to use.

The guidance is also useful for people who look after non-government websites; it doesn’t matter who your site is for, nobody ever complained that a website was too easy to use.

Time running out to book your virtual Agile training

The upcoming workshop starts on Monday 10 August, giving you about 7 working days to secure your place.

This workshop runs:

Mon 10 August – Thu 13 August, mornings only (NZ Standard Time)

Our Agile Lead Rebecca has been busy designing a workshop that takes advantage of the online setting.

“I’m really excited. I think the virtual workshop might be even better than the stuff we were doing in person.”

Joining Becs via Zoom, you’ll get a comprehensive, interactive introduction to Agile, with a focus on developing an Agile way of thinking that lets you apply the principles and practices in your day-to-day work.

ICAgile-certified, the course is a practical way to kick-start your career.

What to measure to make your product better

Product analytics providers Pendo have put together an ebook summarising 10 metrics you can use to track and improve how well your digital tool is doing.

While we’d add Team Happiness to the list, it’s a good introduction to some key performance indicators to keep in mind.