In theory, no one would ever create a team of 30 people and appoint only one manager to look after the whole team. But in reality, many companies do this on a daily basis and set the projects up for failure from the very beginning. Read More
From all the variety of project management methodologies, there’s one approach in particular that should be known by name: Agile. It grew out of the IT world, where speed and flexibility are essential, and is now gaining popularity in all sorts of teams, from marketing and creative departments to product design and digital services. Read More
Originated in software development, the Agile methodology has spread and become popular in many industries as it focuses on continuous improvement, scope flexibility, team input, and delivering high-quality products. Read More
In life, as well as in work, it’s important to know how to provide feedback to others – and do this effectively without causing offence. For managers, giving feedback is essential for shaping employees’ behaviors and encouraging learning that will ensure better performance. For employees, it’s an opportunity for development and career growth. Read More
Today’s world is all about change and uncertainty, and companies must constantly develop and adapt to new environments. However, adaptation can be achieved only when organisational structures and relationships between them are transformed, allowing to move the whole organisation from the current state to the desired one based on a new strategy. Read More
Almost every software development project starts with the questions: “How long will this take? How much is this going to cost? How many people do we need to get this done?” These are all variations of the same question: “How much effort will this cost in terms of time and money?” Read More
Business meetings are one of those things that people tend to unanimously hate. And it’s not that people don’t care about the issues discussed at the meeting, but because most meetings they attended were frustrating and an insane waste of time. Read More
The Kanban methodology dates back to the late 1940s but it has gained a wide popularity among today’s software teams as it is designed to provide better work visualization and more flexibility for ongoing process improvement. Read More
Modern companies are constantly striving to keep up with speed of innovation and be the best they can. The pursuit of innovation is often a tough process for organisations that use conventional software tools and follow rigid plans built on guesstimates. On the other hand, companies that praise quick thinking and flexibility don’t merely keep up with trends – they create trends themselves. Read More
