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The reason people don't like process or people who bring process, is that they often don't take the time to understand why things are the way they are today before trying to change them. I've seen it...
Memorizing every project detail? Stop. Here's why iteration - and not memory - is your key tool for success. Startups move fast. Tasks pile up, deadlines loom, and chaos feels like part and parcel. T...
Looking back is underrated. Reflection isn't just about celebrating wins and it should never be about punishing mistakes; it's about digging deep, asking tough questions, and finding improved ways for...
I spent more time searching for a download button in SquareSpace than it took me to find the solution so I could download what I needed. (Affiliate link at the bottom) A friend needed help migrating ...
I have been a long-time user of Jira, originally unwillingly, until I figured out how to make it sing and dance for me. As a Product Manager, I have worked with many Engineering teams and heard many ...
But here's something I've learned: You can buy sanity with Principles and Frameworks. And no, this isn't about turning your team rigid or robotic. Quite the opposite. It's about giving people more ...
This is insane. I’m working on what seems like a small project, but as I pair with AI, I’m discovering how many places I would have hit problems, questions, and blockers in previous projects. The dif...
Here’s how startups can fix iteration and make agility work. Startups thrive on change. But too often, “agile” becomes an excuse for chaos: shifting priorities, unclear communication, and teams feeli...
The Symptoms of a Wiki that Sucks Everywhere I have worked, the wiki (or internal documentation) has sucked. The common statements sound like these: “No one can find anything, because it’s so disorg...