PinnedPublished inManagement MattersThe Software Manager MinimumYou’ve been writing code for years (possibly longer) and have been promoted to Software Development Manager (or all its variants of Senior…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
PinnedThe New Remote Leader (It’s Okay)There is a lot of guidance out there about everything you need to be doing as a remote leader. And a good portion of that is good. The…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Meetings are Not a Technology ProblemThere has been a substantial effort over the last 5 years to make meetings better via technology — from scheduling to auto-transcription to…6h ago6h ago
You Don’t Need AgileWhen Agile was introduced many years ago, it gave software delivery an option to do things differently. From there, many offshoots have…2d ago2d ago
What Product Owners DoProduct Owners are a valuable part of any Software Delivery Team. They are the glue that holds all elements of a release together — they…6d ago6d ago
You Only Fail When You StopWhen I think about everything I have going on with myself, all the little side projects I have going on that seem like mountains, I come…May 12May 12
The Simple Software ArchitectThere are many lofty job postings for Software Architect that talk about systems, patterns, directions, and practices with a dizzying array…May 7May 7
Fixing Career ApathyIf there has been an issue that I have struggled with how to fix over the years it is Apathy towards one’s career and work — whether it’s…May 6May 6
Why your Team is Skipping your Daily StandupStandups have become a way of life — not only for software teams but everyone else — they are the checkpoint on the day as to how we are…Apr 30A response icon1Apr 30A response icon1
Your Software Release is LateIt’s going to happen, if it hasn’t happened, it will happen. Despite all your best efforts, despite the herculean efforts of your team…Apr 23A response icon1Apr 23A response icon1
