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The “magic” of just enough estimation
Estimates are worthless for project planning. They're always done wrongly. Here’s a better approach.
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Zac Beckman
Why we shouldn’t hide complexity
We work really hard to hide complexity behind beautiful abstractions, but that creates a problem with "invisible complexity." Here's how to save your…
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Zac Beckman
Change the way you think about programming for the better
Challenging ourselves is transformative. Changing the way you look at programming will introduce paradigm-shifts... even when going back to old…
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Zac Beckman
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A "Definition of Done" is only half the story
Senior devs also use a “DoR.” A Definition of Ready makes sure you start only when you have everything you need.
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Zac Beckman
Leadership to “teamship:” becoming a high-functioning team
Transforming into a high-functioning team means empowering and trusting your team to self-enable: “teamship” is the way to do it.
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Zac Beckman
Why you need a personal “technology radar”
Here’s a fun technique for tracking everything you want to research, without losing track of one thing.
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Zac Beckman
My formula for running a successful workshop (or any other meeting)
Every meeting depends on being well prepared. Having the right input, the right stakeholders, and the right expectations before everyone shows up…
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Zac Beckman
Video: Transform the way you learn with spatial thinking
There's a better way to capture, absorb, and master knowledge. Stop studying and start learning by leveraging what your brain is good at.
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Zac Beckman
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Transform the way you learn with spatial thinking & a second brain
You can master anything quickly, but you have to stop studying and start reframing. Here’s the secret.
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Zac Beckman
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When should you think about security?
Security doesn't have to be a pain. Don't put your whole project in jeopardy. Adopt a "security first" mindset from day one with this 3 step plan.
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Zac Beckman
I can predict the success or failure of any project (and so can you)
Here's my "secret" for only picking projects that end well: 11 simple leading indicators will tell you if your project is going to succeed or fail.
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Zac Beckman
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With the right strategy you can be the next Google — but only if you measure the right things
Choosing the right goal is important. But a goal is meaningless if we aren’t intentional about measuring our success.
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Zac Beckman
How to get hired: 10 lessons for doing great in your interview, from a CTO’s perspective
You’re wasting your best opportunity to impress. Here’s how to land the job of your dreams.
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Zac Beckman
Never get into a bad situation with your customer (no missed estimates!)
Make sure good intentions don’t turn into broken promises and a bad impression: My 9-step plan to NEVER miss a target.
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Zac Beckman
Unlearning silence: How speaking up makes all the difference in your career
What seems obvious to us isn’t always obvious to others (and more insight into why speaking up is the best thing you can do for yourself).
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Zac Beckman
How I became 3-4 times more efficient than my coworkers
My secret to HUGE productivity gains and how I consistently get more done than everyone else.
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Zac Beckman
Developer credibility: Building an environment of trust
Join us for a discussion on building a culture that supports the team, and how important establishing credibility is for the individual engineer
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Zac Beckman
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Adrian Stanek
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Denis Čahuk
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Jonathan Schultz
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Do you understand your customer? Subtle word choices lead us into a lot of trouble
If we drag the wrong words with us, we’ll fail to communicate. It's the difference between a failed project and a delighted customer. Avoid ambiguity…
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Zac Beckman
My top 15 project discovery questions
Kicking off a new project is always challenging: Where do you start? These 15 questions will point you and your team in the right direction, and make…
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Zac Beckman
You're going to keep struggling until you have a great onboarding program
Without great onboarding, new joiners will take too long to make an impact. A fantastic onboarding and enablement program is easy to build. Here’s a…
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Zac Beckman
Be the solution, not the problem: The 3 problem solving traits I'm vigilant for
A problem-solving attitude will make you stand out, get you noticed, and build your career (+14 tips on how to do it and stand out from peers).
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Zac Beckman
Building a product oriented team
6 ways teams with a Product Mindset will always outperform project focused teams.
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Zac Beckman
How to create impact with your customer (and why so many projects miss the mark)
What’s the secret sauce that guarantees you’ll exceed expectations and deliver a successful launch?
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Zac Beckman
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Plagued with problems getting to delivery? Solve them with a “steel thread."
5 principles to get architecturally complete features into production, control defects, and prove your concept-to-production pipeline in a few sprints.
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Zac Beckman
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