Rob Lineberger

You've probably heard of agile or waterfall approaches to developing software. But did you know that all of modern IT project management is founded on a colossal misunderstanding from four decades ago? The Blur Box reveals this hidden past, then presents a creative visual model for understanding how iterative projects actually work. By the end, you will have a transformed understanding of why certain approaches work and some fail. One of my past attendees says it best: "The Blur Box was a life-changing understanding for me."

This talk will:
1) Provide a concise, eye-opening history of IT project management.

2) Introduce The Blur Box, which is a compelling visual representation of how iterative software development actually behaves.

3) Discuss talking points based on The Blur Box to help you escape the bear trap of agile software development.

If you're looking for an entertaining, mind-bending talk to get your stakeholders in alignment, this is the one.