Notes about the GROWS method

README.md

https://www.stickyminds.com/interview/grows-method-modern-software-development-suite-interview-andy-hunt

Motivation

• It's not about doing "Agile" it's about being agile and ajusting the practices according to the current reality.

Basic ideas

Dryfus learning model

• The development of new skills goes through the stages Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Expert
• This applies for individuals and teams
• Adjust the adoption of new things to the skill level, e.g.
  • Novice: Receipts with detailed instructions for doing things.
  • Advanced Beginner: Contexual advice about doing concrete tasks.
  • Compentent: Apply understanding of the problem domain.
  • Proficient: Understanding of the big picture and self-correct practices.
  • Expert: Develop new practices

Read more

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreyfus_model_of_skill_acquisition
• Pragmatic Thinking and Learning#Chapter 2 | Andy Hunt
• The Skill Acquisition Model | Patrick Mayfield (youtube)

Experiments

• Adopt new practices after doing experiements.
• Try out design alternatives and decide based on the gathered experiences.
• Read more: http://docs.experimental-software.com/SoftSkills/ScientificMethod.html

Include everybody

• Everybody needs to collaborate and improve continuously.
• Read more: http://growsmethod.com/practices/index.html

Self-determined adaption

• Pick the parts of the process which suit you and or organization.