A framework and visualization for setting up a organization-wide operating cadence that accounts for the PITA that is the Gregorian calendar.
Teams
A collection of 8 posts
What is the hiring manager looking for?
Hiring processes suck most of the time and for pretty much everyone involved. Here are some ideas for how you can fare better next time by better understanding the hiring manager’s perspective.
Where did the time go?
Many organizations have this peculiar condition where employees feel both exceedingly busy AND exasperated by the lack of tangible accomplishments that stem from all that work.
A guide to setting your company’s operating cadence
A diagram and scorecard that you can use to improve how your organization plans and delivers value to customers.
Manager as an ozone layer
Less “managers as shields” and “managers as sh*t umbrellas” metaphors, please.
Installing ramp meters on your product roadmap
I’ve found that a simple technique for improving product delivery involves “installing ramp meters” by committing to a clear cross-team cadence for reevaluating priorities.
The Sailboat Exercise
A brainstorming process for garnering honest feedback about the state of a team / product / company during team retreats.
Zen-10 — Building a culture of creativity within organizations
Zen10 - a variation on the Google 20% time concept - was created to give team members true creative space, which made for a more innovative company and happier employees.
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