How can we use data to expect and forecast revenue, and what are the key factors influencing it? What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that we should be tracking to measure the efficiency of our process? How can we use data to identify patterns and trends that inform our…

When you start modeling events, it forces you to think about the system’s behavior. As opposed to thinking about the structure of the system. — Greg Young Storytelling enables humans to pass knowledge on to the next generations and relies on how we store memories. To do this, we need…

The whole team attends the IPM (Iteration Planning Meeting). The entire team includes the stakeholders, the programmers, the testers, and the project manager. The goal of each iteration is to produce data by getting stories done. …

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us to think, live, and work in new ways. Employees would like to move across the country for remote work. Introduce flexible working hours without manager approval. Also, employees can request part-time work hours through their managers. Meetings are a communication tool. So sharing information…

Maintaining integrity in your work and business dealings is crucial for success. You need to be selective in your business dealings and avoid allowing a big contract to dictate the direction of your organization. Each customer has their agenda. In their perfect world, they would have your organization cater only…

Processes are not free. It will affect productivity and morale — often. The lightest, leanest process you can get away with is always best — and you will be amazed how little process you need. Programmers are self-managing and self-motivated. Resist the desire to track everything. Programmers thrive in a…

Companies still need to be mature enough to understand that technical problems are, in fact, business problems. The last thing any Engineering organization wants is for teams to slip into “agile zombie mode,” yet industry-wide, it happens. Do engineers need to complete a checklist for every Pull Request they merge…

Working software over comprehensive documentation. Yet, the onboarding process requires formal documentation to ramp up people to the team’s culture faster. Documentation is writing down what we do right. Establish a Documentation framework to promote change across teams. Establish some Documentation Principles so every team can follow up on their…

Pair programming means that two people write code together on one machine. While a pair of developers work on a task together, they do not only write code but also plan and discuss their work. They clarify ideas on the way, discuss approaches and come to better solutions. …