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Scattering ashes is not always an easy task — here’s my story
https://medium.com/@jencracchiola/scattering-ashes-is-not-always-an-easy-task-heres-my-story-e0a647db08f9 In March of 2020, we lost my...

Jen C
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Grief Is A Journey
Written for Medium.com https://medium.com/@jencracchiola/grief-is-a-journey-e04c1a87e3dc Grief is overwhelming. Grief is raw. If you do not actively confront your grief, it will consume you. Everyone has a story about their grief—the loss of a loved one, whether spouse, parent, child, or dear friend. No two stories are the same; grief is each person's own journey. With that in mind, let me share mine. My grief journey began on Leap Day 2020, just days before COVID-19 took

Jen C
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Jen's Agile Cliff Notes - What is Carryover?
Carryover—what is it, really? Recently, there's been a lot of discussion around this concept. Many people experience the shame associated with it. So, let’s take a closer look at carryover: the good, the bad, and the ugly. We’ll explore when it’s acceptable, when it’s not, and how managing carryover can bring benefits to you, your team, and the company. Let’s dive in! TL;DR (Though there’s a wealth of valuable information here) - Carryover = deferred work into the next time

Jen C
Jul 18, 20235 min read


Jen's Mock Newsletter - Billy Joel Themed
Whooooooooo! We Didn’t Start The Fire but this train is sure running off of our fire! Full steam ahead as we close out Sprint X and round up this PI with our last sprint, Sprint X! For this newsletter, we will pay tribute to the awesome Billy Joel . I hope you enjoy it, and I didn’t completely age myself with this attempt at humor. Important Updates about Program Increment (PI) X 20XX!! If you didn’t catch the multiple memos, we have moved the PIX Planning Event . This Is

Jen C
Jul 17, 20233 min read