Troubleshooting Agile

In Episode 8 of Troubleshooting Agile it's Agile Principle 6: "The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation." A few of the things we discuss: -The pros and cons of different communication channels. -Looking at Alistair Cockburn's book "Agile Software Development", why micro-gestures and physical interaction make face-to-face communication so much richer. -Why we need to remember that "a Story Card is a promise for a conversation". -The origins of CRC Cards back in the 90, and their real value as a conversational tool and in building a shared understanding. -How effective communication also increases the effectiveness of isolated reflective thought. -How to apply this principle effectively to distributed and remote teams. -"Don't measure your software productivity by linear feet of documentation on the shelf." *** LINKS: -Chapter 3 of Alistair Cockburn's Agile Software Development: http://alistair.cockburn.us/ASD+book+extra