Does your software talk like a four year old?
Software without tests acts like a four year old. My four year old son is into withholding information. “How was school?” “Fine.” “What did you learn today?” “Nothing.” “Were the other kids mean to...
View ArticleStartup essentials: release half-cocked features
If your startup is searching for product-market fit then the life of your company depends on how quickly you can decide, release and learn. To speed the release part of this cycle it is critical that...
View ArticleFind a coach to kick your ass into gear.
KIck yourself into high gear. At Power of Two everyone on our team has a coach. The idea started because our core business is offering online coaching for couples in challenging relationships. We’ve...
View ArticleInnovation at a large bank – lean startup in practice
I’ve recently been consulting as a lean startup expert at the retail side of a large bank in the UK which is exploring how to increase their rate of innovation. The project has been challenging,...
View ArticleSoftware engineering team objective: minimize dark time
Like most engineers, I do a lot of optimizing, often just for fun. When walking to work I seek the shortest route. When folding my laundry I minimize the number of moves. And at work, of course, I...
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