13 Rules for Good Discovery
A good discovery will set a project up for success, whilst a bad discovery will do the opposite. In this article I’m going to explain what I think makes a discovery successful.…
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Don’t be Too Helpful…
Why Discipline Beats HelpfulnessDelivery teams implementing Power Apps and Dynamics 365 are typically motivated by a strong desire to help. Consultants, developers, and architects want to unblock users, respond quickly to requests,…
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When “Shift‑Left” Leaves the Back Door Open: Why Governance Matters More Than Ever
Photo by Scott Graham on UnsplashFor years, DevOps has been the crucial link between development and operations — powering automation, continuous delivery, and secure, fast‑moving engineering. As organisations push towards full‑stack development and shift‑left practices,…
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De-Risking D365 Projects
Delivering successful Dynamics 365 and Power Platform projects requires more than technical capability. How effectively risk is identified, assessed, and managed plays a huge part.All projects carry risk. The differentiator between success and…
When it comes to Discovery, make speed not haste
What’s the difference between speed and haste?It’s all about readiness and efficiency. Importantly, working with great haste will often reduce overall speed.This is because there are important efficiencies that can be gained or lost…
The Death of Determinism: How AI Forces Us to Rethink Testing
Photo by Joan Gamell on UnsplashAI is transforming every stage of the delivery lifecycle. Clients want faster delivery, higher quality, and more innovation — yet AI introduces a new challenge: non-deterministic behaviour. In a world…