April 19, 20223 min read
I see teams choose to forgo estimates when they find them challenging and don't see value in them. But there's a ton of value in team estimates!
March 15, 202211 min read
Estimating is HARD but it's a skill that you can hone like any other, such as coding or professional communication.
April 27, 20215 min read
To successfully modernize your legacy technical systems, you have to start by modernizing the human systems that support them.
March 09, 20214 min read
Technical debt in software projects is unavoidable. It’s the cost of doing business. The key to maintaining a healthy codebase is proactive debt management.
July 04, 20207 min read
Legacy code bases get a bad rap, but they are fun puzzles to solve. What should you look for when inheriting a legacy code base, what can you learn from a code review, and how should that affect your recommendations and estimates?
July 04, 20206 min read
January 06, 20196 min read
Being a hair stylist is like being a personal consultant for each client that sits in your chair. My mom owns a successful hair salon in my hometown. A lot of what I know about being a good consultant comes from watching my mom and the other stylists.
November 15, 201812 min read
If you can clearly explain technical concepts, your audience will be more likely to accept your ideas, invest in your ideas, and ultimately adopt your ideas.
June 21, 20185 min read
I picked my dad’s brain about road construction estimation and walked away with some ideas for improving software development estimation.
June 20, 20185 min read
Empathetic, intentional communication is not only useful when talking to preschoolers, its helpful in every setting, with everybody. Bring it into your meetings for improved client engagement and shared expectations.