Thinking on AI, Agile, and engineering leadership

Practical research and frameworks for engineering leaders navigating the intersection of AI and software delivery.

White Paper ~20 pages

Agile After AI: How Artificial Intelligence Rewrites the Rules of Software Delivery

AI collapses the cost of construction. The expensive part of software delivery is now judgment, quality, and production readiness. This paper argues Agile must evolve accordingly.

Jacques Steward, IdeaRoost · April 2026

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Guide

The AI-Era Definition of Done: A Practical Template

A modernized DoD that accounts for AI-generated code, prompt review, and production readiness in an AI-augmented workflow.

Jacques Steward, IdeaRoost · Coming Q2 2026

Guide

DORA Metrics for AI Teams: What to Measure and Why

The classic DORA metrics still matter — but AI changes how you interpret them and what else you need to track.

Jacques Steward, IdeaRoost · Coming Q3 2026

Template

Sprint Review for the AI Era: A Facilitator's Guide

A practical facilitation guide for sprint reviews that include AI-generated features, experiments, and technical debt.

Jacques Steward, IdeaRoost · Coming Q3 2026

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