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Words matter: Removing exclusionary terminology from our codebase

Intercom, Inc.

Intercom has responded by hiring a diversity and inclusion consultant, updating our recruitment strategy and hiring practices to reduce bias, scheduling allyship training for all employees, and amplifying Black voices in our podcast and blog. They equate “white” with “good” and “black” with “bad.”. And the response was overwhelming.

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The Chocolate Cake Problem

Mironov Consulting

In my experience, there’s usually a fundamental misalignment between two broad groups at software companies – especially B2B/enterprise companies — that I’ve been thinking/writing for a while.  One On either side, it’s easy to assume bad intent or have this get personal.  Almost

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What Do You Really Need: In-House Team, Outsourcing or a Tech Partner?

The Product Coalition

The company decided to pivot, and focus on developing what they initially thought of as a more convenient tool for internal business communication. Let’s review the three key types of outsourcing arrangements and what the differences among them mean to you as a customer. Besides the well-known issues associated with software vendors?—?like

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Beyond “Cheaper, Faster, Better”?—?Vertical Integration for Startups

The Product Coalition

I apply this lens to a startup that develops solutions in the health-tech market. Microsoft, for example, depends on manufacturers (Dell/HP) and retailers (Best buy) to sell its software. While the SAAS model has disrupted this thought process, enterprise software very much depends on forward integrators.

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Choosing the Right Software Development Partner (with or without an RFP), Part 1: Evaluating Longevity

Atomic Spin PM

Finding the right custom software development firm for your project is a tough job. Software projects are notorious for being late, over budget, and frustrating. Making useful, valuable software products takes a lot more than technical know-how. Evaluate the Software Firm First. And understands your industry?

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Top App Development Agencies 2018–2019

The Product Coalition

to find this year’s top app development agencies. After reading a bunch of content from other app development professionals, journalists, tech bloggers and the like, we realized that there are many good companies out there, and that everyone has a different favorite. It develops for Android and iOS, but also for the web.

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Choosing the Right Software Partner, Part 2: Evaluating for Great People

Atomic Spin PM

This is the second post in a four-part series aimed at helping you select the best software development partner. Defining “Great People” I would look for two big things: Generalist product developers – I want to work with people who specialize in software product development and who take a generalist approach to technology.