Microaggressions: Check Yourself

This post is part of a four-part collaboration between authors Marjie and Bella. In our previous two posts, we reviewed microaggressions in the workplace and why it’s difficult for the recipients of microaggressions to fight them on their own. In this post, we’re going to explore four actions to help identify if you are a […]

Microaggressions: Not a Tiny Issue

Microaggressions are a well-known and well-documented experience. In light of current events, we thought it would be a good time to review microaggressions: what they are, why they’re important to consider, and how to recognize them in the workplace. This post is the first in a four-part collaboration between authors Marjie and Bella. What is […]

Five Tools for Delivering Projects While Working Remotely

In the wake of the current pandemic, Atomic Object has moved to working remotely. As a Delivery Lead, it’s my job to ensure that projects are being managed and work is being completed at an ongoing pace. I have to make sure that my teams are free of blockers and have work lined up and […]

Handling a Coworker’s Departure the Atomic Way

At Atomic Object, our culture is defined by a handful of company values. These values drive our collective success by creating close-knit, on-site teams. When a coworker recently announced they were moving back to their home state, I was surprised at how applicable these values were to the way we handled the change. Act Transparently […]

Five Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Coworkers

There are many times I have wanted to show certain coworkers how much I care. Sometimes they have gone above and beyond to make my work more enjoyable, and sometimes I just want to appreciate their daily contributions to a team or the office. On the flip side, sometimes they are having a really rough […]

Getting Work Done – What a Year at a Mechanic Shop Taught Me About Process

I took a gap year later in life and worked at an auto shop while I contemplated my next career move. It was really interesting to work in an industry that was completely different from technology. One of the most fascinating things was seeing how patterns of work evolved at the shop. They mimicked many […]

It’s “Just Fine” – But What if It Could Be Even Better?

Sometimes, the problem is that things are just fine. I love to ask the question, “What’s the problem we’re trying to solve?” It encourages us to frame the problem better or to seek clarity that will lead to a productive conversation. But sometimes, trying to answer that question has stumped me because it forces me […]

Scrum Misconception #3 – You Have to Know Every Detail to Size a Story

Estimating work is helpful for managing teams and planning for the future. But working through every nuance to provide an estimate can cause frustration and be time-consuming.

Agile Misconception #1: Deadlines Don’t Exist

I recently worked with a client who was extremely frustrated with deadlines that seemed to come from nowhere, made no sense to him, and didn’t fit with his idea of Scrum as a methodology. He believed that according to Agile/Scrum, “the business” was not allowed to give deadlines to development teams. Scrum, he believed, allowed […]

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By: Marjorie Knepp

Author: Marjorie Knepp