Connecting The Dots

What does it really mean to be a consultant, and is it really all that different from contracting or working as a salaried employee? Join us as we highlight the key differentiators that make consulting a unique challenge that we enjoy taking on each day.

There’s no way around it: user testing is vitally important in software development. So what options do you have when, for whatever reason, you can’t speak with end users to validate what you’re building? Join us as we discuss these challenges and share some helpful methods we’ve employed when navigating these constraints.

If we’re honest, scope creep affects most if not all projects at some level, but that may not always be a bad thing. Join us as we discuss how to identify and navigate scope creep while also reframing it as a catalyst for good when managing projects of all shapes and sizes.

Today we’re discussing some of the questions that arise from the current conversations surrounding ethics and technology. From security and privacy concerns to issues of conscience and ethical training within the tech industry, join us as our tech experts weigh in with their thoughts and questions.

Join us as our expert panel discusses the ins and outs of refactoring. We’ll talk through when it’s appropriate, lessons learned, risks and rewards, and other helpful tips from our years of experience.

Join us as we discuss the value of estimation and share some helpful methods and tips to consider when estimating time and effort. We’ll also discuss some common misconceptions and pitfalls that can creep into the estimation process and how you can help yourself and your team navigate through them.

What if Santa approached you to build a naughty or nice list application for him? Where would you start? What questions would you ask? Why did he approach you to begin with? We spent way more time than we should have thinking through all of these questions so you wouldn’t have to. So pour yourself some eggnog, kick back by the fire, and join us for a peek behind the curtain to see how such a simple idea can quickly get out of hand.

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence are often subjects of heated debate around privacy, ethics, sustainability, job security, and sometimes even world domination. So how can data scientists, designers, and developers navigate that very real tension to build systems that are both trustworthy and trusted by their users? Join us as we discuss some of the concerns and solutions to these questions.

Book recommendation by Dr. Graham:

Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War

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Imposter Syndrome, or put more simply, feeling like you’re not as skilled or capable as everyone else around you, affects more people than you may think. It can quickly turn from a passing thought to a constant worry, affecting your mental health, productivity, work relationships, and many other aspects of your career and personal life. Today we’re focusing on this common sentiment to discuss not only how to deal with it, but how to turn it into an opportunity for growth and career development.

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Today we’re discussing the sunk cost fallacy - what it is, why it matters, and what to do when you find yourself or those around you buying into it.

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