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I have seen some messy Jira Cloud instances… like really messy. It is rare to get the opportunity to set up Jira from scratch, but I had just that opportunity once before and it solidified the importa...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Key characteristics include: - Decentralization: Operates on a distr...
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...
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 disor...