stickies, standups, & skyscrapers: an ux case study

Stickies, Standups, and Skyscrapers

A User ExperienceCase Study In

Collaboration and Communication

@tmccarley#AgileUX#aab2013

A bit about me

The Divide

The Challenge

Our Flavor of Agile

The Product Team

Stickies & Stickies

Stickies come from everywhere

Standups: not just for developers

Switching Focus

Be prepared to be uncomfortable

Embrace Transparency

Everyone is a designer

ALL IN

Seal of Approval

Missing the Big Picture

Transparent Enough

Long Journey to Success

Questions?

Remember…

• Anything can become a Stickie• Everyone should attend Standups• Be prepared to switch your focus• It’s OK to be uncomfortable• Be as transparent as you can• Everyone can be a designer• Keep iterating

AND HAVE FUN!

Thank You.

Tonya McCarleyUX Strategist

Email: mccato@gmail.comTwitter: tmccarley

References:Will Evans: http://uxmag.com/articles/the-design-of-design-studio

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