Processes & Methodology

Framework and structure for conducting regular business reviews with executive summaries, metrics, and forward-looking insights.

Understanding software cost capitalization rules, tax implications, and the impact of Section 174 on tech company finances.

Resources and approaches for open-sourcing company processes and creating transparent engineering handbooks.

Resources and models for organizational coordination, including slime mold comparisons and practical coordination frameworks.

Best practices for conducting effective engineering all-hands meetings, including topics, formats, and Q&A strategies.

Frameworks for developing engineering strategy, including problem-solving approaches and aligning with product strategy.

Overview of FaST agile methodology focusing on collective self-organization, visual goal representation, and short sync cycles.

Resources for goal frameworks including OKRs, W Framework, and alternative approaches to objective setting and measurement.

Guidance on engineering productivity metrics, board reporting, and approaches to measuring individual and organizational performance.

Survey results and best practices for effective mob programming, including when to use it and ground rules for success.

Resources and guidance for engineering executive planning at company and departmental levels.

Frameworks and approaches for project prioritization including economic modeling, DRICE methodology, and Black Swan Farming.

Strategic approaches to mapping and planning your company's year-long processes and organizational rhythms.

Best practices for pull request size, git strategies, and code review workflows including trunk-based vs git flow approaches.

Resources for building reliable systems including on-call best practices, incident management, and customer communication strategies.

Critical analysis of SAFe methodology, survey results on its appropriateness in startups, and resources on its limitations.

Comprehensive overview of Basecamp's Shape Up methodology including six-week cycles, shaping, betting, and scope management techniques.

Comprehensive guide to SOC2 compliance including automated platform comparisons, pricing, and auditor considerations.

Overview of the functional and matrix organizational structure known as the Spotify model, including variations and adaptations.

Examples of unconventional work cultures and organizational approaches, including no meetings, no deadlines, and flexible employment models.