Mission

It is our view that the science and craft of software development are very difficult endeavors, with most of the focus directed towards advancing technologies.  

While technological change is clearly a challenge, we believe a far greater challenge faces software organizations at the junction of people and technology - or on the "people side" of that equation.  

To that end, we aspire to be your premier guide and partner in harnessing the power of your teams in creating superb software products.

Experience

We've worked in multiple domains, using a wide variety of incremental methodologies and technologies. We have deep and practical experience using RUP and Agile Methodologies (XP and Scrum) and like to think there are very few software scenarios we haven't experienced.

We work with each client to fully assess and understand their needs. Then propose a solution that will help supplement your experience and achieve your goals. That solution can take the form of customized coaching, consulting and training. Read more about our abilities and services.

Our Company Profile

RGCG was formed in the Fall of 2001 to provide consulting and training services to aid your software teams in outstanding project execution. 

Robert (Bob) Galen is Principal Consultant of RGCG.  Bob, in conjunction with our other consulting associates, has deep experience across a spectrum of business contexts and methodologies that you can leverage in a wide variety of ways.

As you can see from our affiliations, we subscribe to many of the tenants of the Agile Methods and bring seasoned and practical agility experience to each engagement.

You might ask - what makes us different from other consulting firms?  We immediately think of three key differentiators: 

• First, it's our passion for the profession and seeing our customers and their teams succeed.  Sincerely, there is no greater reward for us than this. 
• Second, it's the breadth of our experience. You'll be hard pressed to find a consulting partner with our depth across software development, testing and project management.
• Finally, it's our pragmatism.  If there is something we've learned from our experiences, it's that simple and practical solutions are usually the right solutions.

When you find yourself frustrated with your overall performance and your software teams struggling to achieve their best, look to us. We care, we're effective and we can help! 

 News & Events

	As of June 1, 2007, I've taken a permanent positon at ChannelAdvisor as an Agile Architect. As of August, my responsibilitied have been extended to that of Director, Product Development ChannelAdvisor is interested in instantiating Scrum and other Agile practices across their development teams and I've been given the wonderful opportunity to coach their way forward. This is a way cool position in a way cool company and I'm looking forward to working there. I put much stock in being able to walk the Agile talk and this will give me a ground floor opportunity to do that again. I'm hoping to add my experience to the team, learn a lot along the journey, and will share those lessons outward. I will be putting much of RGCG's consulting & training activities in the background as I fully focus on ChannelAdvisor. However, you will see me continue to speak and write on topics that map to my passions and current focus. Even look for a blog to be starting up soon.
	I know, I know, it's overdue! But, finally I'm blogging a bit - catch Bob Galen's - Agile Software Teams - blog
	Our speaking calendar for 2007 is quickly filling out. Take a look at our upcoming events and synch up if you get the chance.
	Our book, Software Endgames, is doing well. Teams are really getting the impact that the endgame can have on their projects success. Read more about it and check a few of the reviews. To purchase a copy at a 25% discount w/free shipping.
	In 2006 and early 2007 we were actively blogging on metrics-driven software development topics at one of our most interesting clients - 6th Sense Analytics. Check the discussion out at - http://www.6thsenseanalytics.com/archives/category/software-development/ We also participated in a very successful webinar focused on 2'nd Generation Metrics at - http://www.6sa.com/product/webcasts/webcast002/
	We're working on a new book focused on Software Project Estimation & Planning. Join us as a reviewer or just stay tuned. It should be available sometime in 2007.