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MVP or V1?
Douglas Gastich | August 27, 2024
The term MVP (Minimum Viable Product) has become misunderstood in recent years, with product builders cherry-picking the fun parts but overlooking the critical hard parts. Remember the core idea of validated learning to dramatically increase your project's success.
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Yes or No to No-Code?
Douglas Gastich | April 3, 2023
We live in a golden age of software. These no-code tools are democratizing app development. AI and code generation tools are making traditional software development easier than ever. And chances are there is already a library or integration out there for your particular business need.
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Do You Double Diamond?
Douglas Gastich | June 8, 2021
I am a big fan of double diamonds. The snowy steep kind, and the gnarly dirt kind. And now, the business process kind. An old friend (a ski buddy, of course) introduced me to the idea. I grokked it immediately. It gave me words and structure - context to help make sense of seeming chaos.
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Completed Staff Work For the Win
Douglas | March 16, 2021
A truly completed task includes handling details that arise, and anticipates the spirit of the request of the manager handing out the task. A good manager balances clarity (does not ask you to read their mind) with flexibility (leaves room for creativity and does not micromanage). The trust is best met with a response of completed staff work.
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Solving the Blank Canvas
Douglas | January 25, 2021
Amanda Gorman’s recitation at President Biden’s inauguration touched my heart. Her words reinvigorated me and many on the power of hope. And it got me thinking about the creative process and getting projects started.
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