I broke the rules.
After all the writing about Agile BS, I should know better.
In the excitement and high motivation for this new challenge I've fallen into some common traps. Looking back the irony is real, and hopefully this post serves as a reminder to hold experience and wisdom over blind optimism when starting new endeavours.
Maintaining a throughput of 16/17 books a month was tough in Feb, and in March I managed 8 books. As work picked up, a puppy arrived and more social events appeared in the calendar, the capacity for reading reduced. I had not considered the peaks and troughs of the different pulls on my time.
Whilst a throughput of 16/17 books a month is required to completed this challenge, the target number of 200 books was pulled out of my arse. It's a nice, big, round number that got me excited, but I set that intention without having any real data or insight of my previous throughput. Why didn't I set a quarterly target and use what I learnt in that period to drive future iterations?
In a effort to hit numbers, the enjoyment factor reduced. I found myself rushing through some books that I wanted to savour for longer. A true case of quantity over quality.
Transformed by the Silicon Valley Product Group. It's totally applicable and relevant to my work. It's full of excellent advice, real world examples and some tough love!
What's the best book you read in March, and why?
