Using the Lean Penny Flipping Game to Demonstrate Lean Principles
You’ve probably heard before that if you multitask too much, you are not really accomplishing anything. This is especially true for software development teams, which often face multiple stakeholders pushing conflicting priorities—each insisting that their request is...
Best Practices for 1-1s with Your Nearshore Team
One-on-one meetings, also often referred to as “1-1s” or “O3s,” are a powerful tool for leaders to connect with their team members on an individual level. This is especially important when managing remote or nearshore teams, where regular face-to-face...
Maintaining a Unified Company Culture Across Borders
For engineering managers and CFOs, the success of nearshoring software development teams isn’t just about hiring skilled developers or optimizing costs—it’s about building a cohesive team that feels united, regardless of location. When nearshore teams feel...
Five Common Pitfalls in Nearshoring and How to Avoid Them
Nearshoring has become a popular strategy for engineering managers and CFOs looking to expand their development teams efficiently. The ability to collaborate with skilled developers in nearby time zones, often at a lower cost, makes it an attractive option. But while...Read more“We look for team members who don’t wait for someone to point out blockers—they communicate, identify gaps, and help the team get stronger for it.”