Jason Porritt on Atomic Spin

Improving All-Remote Team Decision Making with “Request For Comments”

Our process for making technical decisions was broken, especially with an all-remote team. A simple RFC process improved participation and results.

UX/Design Practices

How to Create a Cohesive Conceptual Model from Diverse Mental Models

Here are several ways you can adjust your diverse set of mental models to create a more cohesive conceptual model for your software system.

Project & Team Management

Successful Dev. Team Onboarding – Trust, Tradeoffs, and Giving Everyone the Benefit of the Doubt

Smoothly integrating new developers onto a project team starts with the right attitude. Be open, assume the best, and don't be afraid to ask questions.

DevOps & System Admin.

Four Considerations when Managing an AWS VPC

An AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) provides valuable protection if you know the limitations and have the right set of tools to manage it effectively.

Project & Team Management

Practicing Agile with a Growing Team – Part 2: Everything Else

Team growth puts pressure on small-team Agile practices. How do you adapt to keep a medium-size team working at its best?

Project & Team Management

Practicing Agile with a Growing Team – Part 1: Individuals and Interactions

Team growth puts pressure on small-team Agile practices. How do you adapt to keep a medium-size team working at its best?

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects: Part 3 – No Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. In some circumstances, not sharing data between systems is a good option.

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects, Part 2 – Two-Way Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. Two-way data exchange can keep both systems working in parallel and reduce risk.

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects: Part 1 – One-Way Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. One-way data synchronization can be a useful strategy when its constraints fit.

Growing as Makers

Considering a Non-Technical Role? Think about these 6 Things

Exploring a non-technical role may seem scary, but there are a lot of advantages and opportunities to grow. And it doesn't have to last forever!

Growing as Makers

You – Yes, You – Are a Consultant. Are You Making the Most of It?

A consultant is "a person who gives professional or expert advice." Do you have expertise that you draw from to advise others? That makes you a consultant.

Project & Team Management

Navigating the Rough Seas of Cultural & Technological Changes

Companies are weaker during periods of change. But you can navigate these rough seas if you're prepared to face 3 kinds of risk.

Jason Porritt

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