Shawn Crowley on Atomic Spin

Creating High-Value, User-Focused Software Requirements

Don't get bogged down in details when creating an initial software requirements specification. Answer these questions, then define it further.

Project & Team Management

Working with Remote Software Teams

To make sure remote software teams get and stay on the same page, we've created an approach for effective collaboration and communication.

Communities

My 3 Favorite Places to Bike in Downtown Detroit

Detroit offers excellent cycling opportunities and has been a nice home for extending Atomic's bike culture.

Business Practices

Are Some Personalities More Innovative?

Innovation requires challenging the status quo, so some personalities find it more difficult to put their ideas forward. Here's how leaders can help them be heard.

Business Practices

Cross-pollinating Innovation Across the Organization

Frameworks that foster cross-pollination of ideas are a better means of spreading knowledge and innovation across an organization than top-down policy definition.

Business Practices

Dealing with Bad Behavior and Broken Communication in Teams

Technical professionals may rely on their technical knowledge to support their careers. Learning this dialog framework could boost their careers.

News & Events

Free Office Space at Atomic Object Detroit

Atomic Object is taking applications until January 10, 2013 from early-stage companies wishing to co-locate in our Detroit office. Office space, snacks, and wifi are free for six m

Project & Team Management

Moving Beyond Story Points, Iterations, and Burn Charts

Though they have a place, burn charts, iterations, and story points don't keep the team focused on shipping meaningful chunks of value.

Business Practices

An Operations Mindset Is at Odds with Innovation

Innovation projects can fall short of expectations when they are managed with an operational mindset.

Project & Team Management

Eliminate Your Team’s Task Backlog

Turn your team's task backlog into a schedule. Staged backlogs promote frequent and optimal scope management decisions.

Personal Optimization

Language Matters – Don’t Sound Unsure of Yourself

Set yourself apart by eliminating weak language from your vocabulary. Sounding like an unsure moron during meetings weakens your chances of building trust and respect in others.

Personal Optimization

5 Tips for Success When Joining a New Development Team

Success isn't just what you know – it's how well you work with others. Use your skills more effectively to build great software and relationships.

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