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Agile Project Management: Lame?
Hey there, fellow Agile enthusiasts and skeptics alike! Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to many of our hearts: why does...


Beyond Code: The Next Abstraction - Agile Engineering
Hey, Agile enthusiasts and curious minds alike! Today, we're stepping out of the trenches of code to explore a realm where Agilists truly...


Product Topologies vs. Team Topologies: Navigating the Maze of Modern Tech Teams
Hello, tech aficionados and organizational explorers! Today, we're embarking on a journey to demystify two concepts that are often...


Unraveling the Mystery of Product Topologies: A Casual Chat
Hey there! Today, we're diving into the intriguing world of product topologies. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Topology... isn't that...


Navigating the World of Team Topologies: More Than Just a Seating Chart
Hey there, team players! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of engineering team topologies. Now, I know what you're thinking:...


The Fine Line: Leaders vs. Managers and Leading from Any Seat
Hey there! Have you ever found yourself pondering the difference between being a leader and a manager? Or perhaps you've wondered how you...


How Does Elon Musk Get So Much Done, So Quickly?
Have you ever found yourself marveling at how Elon Musk, the real-life Tony Stark, seems to pull off more in a week than most of us do in...


Let's Talk About the Buzz: Quality vs. Theatrics in Presenting Our Work
Hey there! Ever noticed how some people can't seem to talk about their work without throwing in a handful of buzzwords, flashy phrases,...


The Illusion of Psychological Safety: Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Hey there! Let’s chat about something crucial today—psychological safety in teams. You've probably heard the term tossed around in...


Beyond Code: Unpacking the Universal Appeal of Iteration and Improvement
Hey there! Ever wonder why when we chat about iterative delivery, process improvement, and all that jazz, everyone's mind jumps straight...


The Creative Liberation of Routines: How Structure Can Spark Innovation
Hey there, creative minds and routine skeptics! Ever feel like your best ideas come to you in the most unexpected moments? Like when...


The Quiet Man: Unraveling a Mysterious Quote
Hey there, fellow quote enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, we're diving deep into a quote that's as intriguing as it is chilling:...


Unleashing Proactivity: How to Spark Initiative in Your Team
Hey there, team leaders and change-makers! Today, we're tackling a topic that's close to the heart of anyone who's ever been part of a...


The Surprising Upside of Team Conflict: Why a Little Disagreement Can Be a Good Thing
Hey there! Let's chat about something that might make a few eyebrows raise: team conflict. Yes, you heard that right. We're diving into...


The Eternal Echo: Why We Repeat Ourselves and How to Break the Cycle
Hey, have you ever felt like a broken record, repeating the same thing over and over, only to find that it seems like no one's really...


Auto-Gather Teams' KPIs - Jira
The Python script (to be added to https://www.rickpollick.com/file-share is a basic design to interact with Jira's REST API to fetch and...


Auto-Closing Sprints & Moving Issues - Jira
The provided Python script (to be added to https://www.rickpollick.com/file-share is a basic design to automate the management of issues...


The Power of "No" in Business and Project Management
A Game-Changer for Success In the world of business and project management, saying "yes" often feels like the default response. After...


The Art of Collaboration: Navigating the Complex World of Working with People
Hey there! Have you ever found yourself at the end of a long workday, feeling like you’ve run a marathon, but in reality, all you’ve been...


Unlocking High-Performing Teams & Their Financial Impact: Why Time and Presence Aren't Everything
Welcome to our latest dive into the dynamic world of team management! Today, we're unpacking a crucial, yet often misunderstood, aspect...
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