Marjie Knepp on Atomic Spin

Bringing a Team Together – 5 Things to Do at the Beginning of a Project

The beginning of a project can be overwhelming. Here are five things I like to do to figure out how to get started and how to keep the team moving.

Project & Team Management

A 4-step Checklist for Transitioning to a New Job

When transitioning to a new job, it can be easy to get caught up in excitement about the new position. Here are four ways to prepare for your departure.

Project & Team Management

Joining an In-progress Project: 4 Considerations

When joining an in-progress project, I like to clarify where the project and team are now, check for gaps, and bring an outsider’s perspective.

Planning Your Project

4 Resources for Learning About Product Thinking

If you're consdering a switch to product-focused development from of a project-focused approach, here are several helpful online resources.

Planning Your Project

Do You See Your Custom Software as a Product or Just a Project?

You can take a product-based or a project-based attitude toward custom software. They're both a good fit for different kinds of situations.

Evolving the Industry

Microaggressions: Check Yourself

This post is the third in a four-part series about microaggressions: 4 tips for identifying your microaggressive actions and biases.

Evolving the Industry

Microaggressions: Not a Tiny Issue

An introduction to microaggressions, why they’re important to consider, and how to recognize them in the workplace.

Project & Team Management

Five Tools for Delivering Projects While Working Remotely

These tools have been invaluable for delivering a quality product and making sure my teams are running smoothly while in a remote environment.

Project & Team Management

Handling a Coworker’s Departure the Atomic Way

It's important to immediately start evaluating work in progress. I communicated the change as soon as I could confidently offer a transition plan.

Personal Optimization

Five Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Coworkers

Want to strengthen your team and make your workplace a happier, more positive place? Be intentional about showing appreciation to those around you.

Project & Team Management

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

Working for a year at a mechanic shop taught me that, in order to have a flourishing business and team, more than just formal process matters.

Project & Team Management

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

It can be hard to convince folks to improve a "satisfactory" status quo. But if you see a real opportunity to improve, here are 5 ways to make your case.

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