Adaptive Software Development: A Collaborative Approach to Managing Complex Systems

Acknowledgments

The book before you is a result of creative collaboration. While I take full responsibility for the content, its quality would be greatly diminished without the efforts of my colleagues and clients—the people who have contributed in a variety of ways toward the book’s completion.

Ken Orr, with whom I have worked for nearly twenty years. I have always been in awe of Ken’s ability to conceptualize and create visions of the possible. Over the years, my relationship with Ken has spanned that of customer, employee, coworker, and colleague—but most importantly, friend.

Lynne Nix, with whom I also have worked for many years. Lynne is not only one of the best project managers I have ever known, but she is the best at conveying her knowledge ...