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Bob Marshall is the originator of the term “Rightshifting” to describe the process of transforming organisations from the wasteful and ineffective left-hand end of the performance scale to join the high performers on the right hand side. He is SMS’ Managing Consultant for Rightshifting programmes.
Bob has arrived at the Rightshifting message based on over 30 years experience in software development and IT. He is recognised as a leading UK expert in Agile methods, and has an extensive background in software quality management and quality assurance.
He is the author of Javelin™ – the only explicitly risk-based Agile project management method. He has implemented software process improvement in companies large and small, and demonstrated effective leadership & management skills. He has worked with senior executives from major Corporates; run his own very successful software house; and held a number of general management positions. Together with his 20+ years hands-on experience in software development, this gives him a rare combination of commercial awareness, management perspective and cutting-edge technical knowledge across numerous disciplines that brings a unique focus to his consulting engagements.
He is one of this country’s leading practitioners in the fields of software development, business process engineering (BPR) & operational effectiveness, with 15+ years’ practical experience at the cutting edge of professional best practice. He is currently developing the Flowchain method for chaordic organisations to the right of the Rightshifting curve.
Bob has successfully coached people & teams to excel beyond their expectations. He has outstanding people skills with a keen appreciation of cultural & inter-personal dynamics. He is an effective facilitator, generating an atmosphere of real engagement and knowledge exchange.
Keywords:
Rightshifting; waste; ethics; Agile; effectiveness; software process improvement; software development process; business process engineering; Flowchain; coaching; knowledge transfer.