Author Archives: Steve Paro

About Steve Paro

As an agile coach and product consultant for VersionOne Software, a leading agile project management software and services company, Steve is responsible for helping customers realize value by optimizing their teams and process. Since 2009, Steve has coached teams for startups and Fortune 100 companies alike, and he has personally trained thousands of IT professionals globally. Steve has over 12 years of experience in software development, ranging from development through leadership. Prior to joining VersionOne, Steve was VP of Development for a major commercial logistics software company, where he helped to integrate two strategic technology acquisitions while leading a successful transformation initiative, establishing agile methods as the standard development process across their North American operations. When not working, Steve enjoys running, golfing and spending time with his wife and his two dogs, Olive and Calieb.

Fred’s Foot: A Lesson in Managing Team Conflict – Part 2

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Steve Paro

The team had been locked in a room for 8 hours with long-time respected teammate, Fred, who now had a horrifying funk emanating from his body that made nose hairs curl. How did I handle the situation? Dutifully and reluctantly, … Continue reading →

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Fred’s Foot: A Lesson in Managing Team Conflict – Part 1

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Steve Paro

Many years ago, I had my first opportunity of leading a team of folks.  I was young, ambitious and eager to prove that I was the right person for the job.  Naturally, when the team came to me with issues … Continue reading →

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Bezos’ Petals: Software Development & the “Invisible” Customer Experience

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Steve Paro

As it is that time of year, odds are pretty good that you’ve happened upon the Frank Capra holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  Between that, “A Christmas Story” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” it’s a wonder there’s anything else … Continue reading →

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Agile Development is Like Method Acting

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Steve Paro

How many times have you found yourself facing the same problems of getting your team to work as a team, getting buy-in from stakeholders, improving your CI capabilities, understanding requirements…? Agile development teaches us to stop trying to figure out … Continue reading →

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Road-Trip-Mapping

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Steve Paro

Recently, along with my lovely wife Tonya, Mini the cat, and our two dogs Olive and Calieb, I made the long drive from Chaska, MN to our new home in Alpharetta, GA. 1200 miles and 2 days behind the wheel … Continue reading →

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