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These are my articles on how to prioritize projects and how to collaborate well in teams. Explore some of the other categories as well while you’re here.

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Project management

Do more of what’s working and less of what isn’t

How do you know when to call it quits on an experiment? I’m dialing back on some of mine to get back some time for other projects.

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Getting sprint retrospectives right is hard work

Sprint retrospectives are a waste of time only if we use them as Weekly Complaining Corner. We can me them more fun AND meaningful at the same time.

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Don’t invent this here

Now that I am working on a product that I will sell, the decision between what I can reasonably build myself takes on a new shape.

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Giving every minute a job

Splitting a day that would otherwise be “eight hours of work, some of them productive” into dedicated blocks helps maximize the value of these hours.

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How to pick your next project

A flat todo list helps us get projects done, but it doesn’t help us decide what project to work on next.

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We’re skipping our shiny features

“Being busy” is not a good measure of progress. By focusing on what creates real value, we can make good use of our limited time.

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Enthusiasm does not mean priority

One of the harder parts of product development is knowing what to focus on. Your latest cool idea might not need immediate attention.

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“Before we start building this…”

Double-check you’re working on the right things by asking if the solution helps you solve important problems.

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