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Wanted: New Atoms

At Atomic, we measure technical ability not on what we need right now, but on the candidates' understanding of the tools they claim to know.

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5 Characteristics of a Thriving Design Culture

Adding a few Nerf guns and trendy posters won't cut it — a company that's truly supportive of design will experience a culture shift from the inside out.

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Maintaining a Unified Culture at a Consultancy

It can be hard to maintain a strong culture when all your employees consultant with different clients, but Atomic makes it work by fostering strong bonds.

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Are Some Personalities More Innovative?

Innovation requires challenging the status quo, so some personalities find it more difficult to put their ideas forward. Here's how leaders can help them be heard.

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Of Software Designers & Broken Combs

The "T-shaped person" has long been a holy grail in the software industry. I disagree. The ideal candidate should look more like a broken comb.

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Keep the Information Flowing: Internal Communication at Atomic Object

Atomic encourages internal communication with a host of different tools/methods, many unofficial and crowd-sourced.

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Cross-pollinating Innovation Across the Organization

Frameworks that foster cross-pollination of ideas are a better means of spreading knowledge and innovation across an organization than top-down policy definition.

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Dealing with Bad Behavior and Broken Communication in Teams

Technical professionals may rely on their technical knowledge to support their careers. Learning this dialog framework could boost their careers.

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Four Reasons It’s Better to Work from the Office

Telecommuting has benefits, but I prefer to work in the office. It helps me focus, learn, share artifacts, and become closer to my team.

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What Business Leaders Must Do in Multi-Project Environments

It is critical for business leaders to assign a clear sequential priority to every project and control the flow of work by postponing their start.

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Self-Managed Teams Are Effective Teams

Self-managed teams can communicate faster and better, build more trust with clients, avoid conflict, and make better decisions.

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Trial By Pair – Vetting Job Candidates with Pair Programming

Vetting job candidates with pair programming works. It reveals key information about a candidate's personality, abilities, and experience.

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