CTO2

Bringing joy to the world of software development through Autonomy, Connection, Excellence, and Diversity. Lean and Agile Coaching.

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Have you read Doc Norton’s “Escape Velocity”?

He breaks down why velocity is a poor metric, identifies common anti-patterns, & shares metrics that actually help you forecast & improve.

So, you know, if that kind of thing matters to you...

https://t.co/nWjLHMeL3X

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Hey Chicago eXtreme Programmers and Craftspeople, I have a lead on a gig in a shop looking for folks like you.

Interested in subcontracting through CTO2? DM or Email - I’m Doc and my email domain is https://t.co/errcmo6YSM

#XP #ExtremeProgramming #ChicagoJobs

[Cory Flanigan @seeflanigan]

@rickasaurus Yes. I offered this as part of my consulting practice for several years. The best team doing it now is @WeAreCTO2.

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Using velocity as your single measure of #agile success is a problem. Hear from @DocOnDev on @tech_done_right https://t.co/XeVOa9C4MB

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Factoring diversity into your hiring doesn't slow you down, it speeds you up. Read more from @Pinterest: https://t.co/de1NNMJ2a4 @HarvardBiz

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Chicago is world capital of women-founded startups. Huh, would you look at that @HRCorallo! https://t.co/gNCtV2dpQu #Chicago #womenintech

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

"Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” - #SherylSandberg #Leadership

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Did you catch @DocOnDev and @cpodulka on the #podcast @tech_done_right? Agile teams and escaping velocity: https://t.co/XeVOa9C4MB #agile

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

From @Pinterest in @HarvardBiz: "We understand that diverse teams yield smarter, more innovative results" https://t.co/de1NNN0D1C #diversity

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

Cool to see #growthmindset & #activelistening in @AmyVetterCPA's @Inc piece on being the kind of boss employees love https://t.co/FPauMIjlzX

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

We're big fans of @WriteSpeakCode over here and their 2017 conference schedule just posted! https://t.co/R72YFX0HJg #womenintech

[estherderby 🌻 @estherderby]

one of the big failure causes when implementing [fill in the blank] is not having any idea what problem you are actually trying to solve.

[Doc Norton @DocOnDev]

"We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark." - Whoopi Goldberg

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

"Young companies have the rare chance to succeed early and sidestep the corrosive factor she calls ‘diversity debt’" https://t.co/FVfol9irgq

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

It's tongue-in-cheek, but on-the-nose. How we *perceive* the communication of others matters: https://t.co/dkeXwFjOq6 @TheCooperReview

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

How @Atlassian increased their female technical hires by 80%. https://t.co/FVfol9irgq, great interview with @adblanche #womenintech

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

"The variety of perspectives that come from diverse teams makes products stronger & ultimately serve users better" - https://t.co/oDWEGSZeV8

[Henee @HRCorallo]

The ability to think critically about the world around you is a different skill than solving a coding problem. We should interview for both.

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

What are the building blocks of a successful #culture? #Autonomy #Connection #Excellence #Diversity, #CultureACED: https://t.co/E9ilWGFQzq

[CTO2 @WeAreCTO2]

If you missed our mid-year updates, check 'em out. We've been busy! Podcasting, speaking, writing, collaborating! https://t.co/FVxbVp7cjX