In Search of a Software Developer’s Utopia

In this online workshop with Antony Marcano we explored what a software developer’s utopian workplace could be like.
A Principles-Based Approach to Create Test Automation Strategies That Work at Scale

Have you ever found it difficult to get alignment and consensus on test automation in your organization? Have you ended up with test suites that did not work, with slow […]
A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing

Would you try a new sport that involves risk of injury or harm without some form of guidance, training, or coaching? For most people, the answer is likely to be […]
The Agilists’ Emerging Superpower and Our Planetary Challenge

You may be experiencing first-hand that we are in an age of VUCA — volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. If that’s not challenging enough, Harvard Business Review “ups the ante” […]
Make accessibility advocacy part of your everyday practice

Imagine being able to reach more users and increase the value of your application and products by making the most of the accessibility best practices. Does that sound like a […]
Faster, Better, Stronger with Ephemeral Environments

Every software company on earth shares a common problem. Features take too long to get into production and have bugs when they get there. So what should you do? Get […]
Building a Culture of Experimentation

“But this is how we’ve always done it!” If hearing this phrase inspires you to try something new, then you’re looking at the right session. It’s time to think like […]
What they don’t tell you about technical interviews

Having seen the technical interview process from both ends (as an interviewer and an interviewee), I’m interested in conducting a story-telling style presentation centered on preparing for software engineering interviews. […]
Facilitating Mob Programming as a Less Technical Coach

Try out mob programming This session is to allow less technical coaches to try out mob programming for themselves in a safe environment. Why? Imagine This: Your siloed software team starts […]
Reboot: Start Fresh

Everyday we get to choose how we want to face the upcoming challenges and unexpected changes in life. There are times when a new exciting opportunity is being unfold in […]
Say It Like You Mean It

You’re sitting in a meeting listening intently. A brilliant thought emerges and you want to share it. You’re stuck. The words are gone. The group conversation shifts away and you […]
LGTM

Acronyms feel like the language of the internet. l33tspeak aside, we’ve gotten used to character limitations, abbreviations, and quick responses due to FOMO so we write and speak in ways […]