Jason Porritt on Atomic Spin

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.

Managing Your Team

How to Get the Most from Your Delivery Lead at Atomic

Having a Delivery Lead can make your life easier. They're someone who can answer questions about the project, Scrum process, project extensions, etc.

Project & Team Management

A People Management Perspective on Self-Managing Teams

The concept of self-managing teams gained a new, people management dimension after I read "The One Thing You Need to Know" by Marcus Buckingham.

Project & Team Management

Finding the Right Balance Between Planning & Building on Agile Projects

On Agile projects, having the right amount of up-front planning & documentation helps us collaborate more effectively, respond to change, and deliver better software. But what is "

Project & Team Management

Holding Effective Attendee-Driven Meetings

Treating casual, flexible meetings a bit like a small unconference can highly effective. Here's an overview of when and how we do it at Atomic.

Growing as Makers

Early Career Advice: Optimize for Continued Learning

My recommendation, especially early in your career, is to optimize your next move for learning. Start thinking about what you’ll find valuable five, ten, or more years.

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