Proudly reviewing 5 Goyello years

November 29, 2006 we almost missed our plane to Gdansk. Because of the traffic jams and the very fact that Cologne/Bonn Airport appeared to be a bit further than we’ve … Continue reading “Proudly reviewing 5 Goyello years”

It is impossible to work between 9-5

Have you ever wondered how many hours do you actually work at the office? Excluding lunch breaks and other breaks obviously. Have you ever calculated your productivity level during the … Continue reading “It is impossible to work between 9-5”

A recipe for a perfect team doesn’t exist?

The value of having jelled teams in the company or working in one is pretty obvious. Such teams are more productive and work more efficiently since they feel comfortable with … Continue reading “A recipe for a perfect team doesn’t exist?”

3 secrets to becoming more innovative

Recently, I’ve come cross an HBR article “The Innovator’s DNA”, in which they explain what makes some people innovative and what sets them apart from the rest of us? They … Continue reading “3 secrets to becoming more innovative”

Are company meetings useless?

The company life is all about communication be it direct, face-to-face or virtual and remote with colleagues, clients and company partners. Have you ever counted how many meetings you attend … Continue reading “Are company meetings useless?”

Despite having innovative tools people don’t collaborate

We all know that only the “learning organizations” have a bright future ahead. Knowledge is the key predictor of success. So why aren’t we eager to share our knowledge? Why … Continue reading “Despite having innovative tools people don’t collaborate”

Kanban system for Software Engineering – pure Agile

Kanban system introduces generic approach to Agile. There is no one way to became Agile. If you work using Kanban principles (which are derrived from Agile) you are working in Agile way. If this means that you will have Scrum meetings with your team – fine. If this means that instead of Scrum your meeting will aim on remaining work – also good. Tools are very important but only when they are helping you keeping your principles within company. Correct approach and tooling is a result of deep brainstorming and constant improvements process lead by Kanban principles.

Is planning the career path pointless?

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to start moving your career in a better direction. It’s pretty common that at that time many employees set … Continue reading “Is planning the career path pointless?”

How to survive in a new developer’s job? Part 2

If you have just started a software developer’s career or changed a workplace these tips may comae in handy while establishing yourself in a new environment. It’s not easy to … Continue reading “How to survive in a new developer’s job? Part 2”

We won the “Young Entrepreneur Award”

In general we share our knowledge and experiences with you without too much self promotion. This post will be an exception to that rule. Last Tuesday we won the “Young … Continue reading “We won the “Young Entrepreneur Award””