Retrospective on Experience at Spa Space
If you adopt only one agile practice, let it be retrospectives. Everything else will follow. – Woody Zuill, Agile coach, on Twitter Key...
Key Achievements:
Helped secure a $10 million acquisition investment.
Built an in-house team of contract developers.
Successfully adapted and worked with two different agencies.
Managed the project delivery the MVP.
Major Challenges:
Managing strong personalities within leadership who had established presences and experience.
Finding effective communication channels to voice concerns and opinions to the right people.
Navigating frequent changes in team composition and agency involvement, requiring constant adaptation and maintaining momentum.
Strategies for Future Roles:
Ensure starting in the appropriate role with clear expectations.
Set initial expectations and communicate your own expectations early in the role.
Foster an open, collaborative environment.
Network and prepare key questions for interviews to assess cultural fit and values.
Next Steps:
Search for CTO and VP of Engineering roles by casting a wide net.
Attend many interviews to discover more about companies and their values.
Ensure having key questions to use during interviews to evaluate companies.