6 Tips to Optimize Your Next Sprint Planning in 2023 Agile & Product Management 6 Tips to Optimize Your Next Sprint Planning in 2023 Guest December 22, 2022 | 5 min read Sprint planning is a critical component of agile methodology. It helps teams keep projects on track, refine product backlogs, and ensure they're working on the things that matter the most to your customers.
Agile & Product Management Being a Non-technical Product Manager (PM) Is an Asset. Here’s Why… Laura Cowin July 27, 2022 | 5 min read It's often assumed that you need to have a technical background to be a successful product manager. But, having a non-technical background can make you an excellent product manager. Here's how.
Agile & Product Management For Founders, By Founders: 5 Inspiring New Startup Podcasts Chaissan Ashcroft July 20, 2022 | 3 min read The world of startups is competitive. Here are the five best new startup podcasts to listen to for some inspiration for founders, developers, and more.
Agile & Product Management How to Minimize the Dirty Laundry That Is Tech Debt Jess Cooper March 29, 2022 | 4 min read One of the most important factors in avoiding tech debt is a mindset: having the determination and dedication to stop it from building up.
Agile & Product Management Keeping Dispersed Software Teams Aligned and Productive Jess Cooper March 23, 2022 | 4 min read Remote and hybrid work are here to stay. Here are long-term strategies to keep your software team aligned & productive, no matter where they are.
Agile & Product Management Why All the Fuss About Workflow Automation for Developers? Jess Cooper March 17, 2022 | 4 min read Making developers' lives easier is a common top organizational priority. Here's how workflow automation does just that.
Agile & Product Management Hypothesis-Driven Development Can Revolutionize Agile Jess Cooper February 10, 2022 | 4 min read Hypothesis-Driven Development is the yin to the yang of Agile. It’s a powerful tool for teams to decide what they’re going to build.
Agile & Product Management Can Scrum Save a Lagging Development Team? Jess Cooper January 19, 2022 | 4 min read Scrum is a big deal in the agile software development world. But can it save an unproductive team? Here's everything you need to know.
Agile & Product Management The Product Owner’s Guide to Leading a Software Development Team Without Direct Authority Jess Cooper January 12, 2022 | 4 min read Autonomy is important on software teams. Guide with empathy and be an effective Product Manager or Product Owner when leading without authority.