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Advice for Superheroes and Software Consultants

Don’t measure yourself by an individual max. Instead, figure out your own stat matrix and abilities, and develop those into your own flavor of hero.

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From Software Design to Project/Product Management: An Honest Reflection

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.

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Sometimes It’s Okay to Not Share the Marker – Three Times to Take the Lead in a Working Meeting

Sometimes in a working meeting, you have to take control of the marker and not let anyone else touch it. It's a bold move, but it can be necessary.

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Teams and the Art of True Belonging

To foster a sense of belonging, you need to create trust that everyone can bring their whole selves to the group. There is no “fitting in”, just acceptance.

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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.

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My Long, Winding Journey to “Software Developer”

There's only one maker at Atomic without a college degree – me. It's been a long, strange road to where I am, but I'm thankful for the experience.

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Looking for the Perfect Double Major or Minor to Go with CS? Try the Humanities

A humanities education will complement your career in software, and enable you to be part of where the software industry is going.

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Three Tips for Finding a Great First Software Development Job

What should you look for in a first software development job? This article presents a few tips to help you find a great fit.

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Turn Travel with Colleagues into Your Professional Superpower

A good trip with a coworker could help you prevent a mistake, gain understanding, develop compassion for a colleague, or even earn you a promotion.

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What to Try When You’ve Tried Everything Else

The constant tension of the competing tradeoffs in a software project can lead to some nasty bouts of indecision. I've found a few ways to break through.

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Conferences with Colleagues – 6 Ways to Do it Right

Conferences are more enjoyable and more beneficial with a group of coworkers. Team building is the biggest ROI for companies that support employee Prof Dev.

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Your Team Needs You! – The Power of Being an “Active Follower”

Active followers are willing to challenge leaders if they put the team at risk. And they support the team, even if that means sacrificing personal goals.

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