Project management can be just as challenging and fun as design. There's more pressure, but also a more crucial role in shaping the project experience.
The retro is seems like the first meeting to get cut from the normal sprint cadence. But don't give it up! Everybody benefits, whether they know it or not.
Each Atomic team role has different responsibilities, but every person engages in every part of the project. That’s why we can all see the big picture.
Every consultant must learn to say no — to special cases, cool new ideas, extra responsibilities, etc. It's your duty to protect your project. And yourself.
If your recent project taught you a lot, consider giving a company-wide project retrospective. Here are a few things to consider as you plan and present your findings.
Learning during projects is usually incidental, a happy accident—but that's a huge wasted opportunity. By being intentional, you'll be surprised what you can learn every day.