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Technical Review: A Trusted Look Under the Hood

TechEmpower - Product Management

Many CEOs of software-enabled businesses call us with a similar concern: Are we getting the right results from our software team? We hear them explain that their current software development is expensive, deliveries are rarely on time, and random bugs appear. What does a business leader do in this situation?

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Guide to the Software Engineer Career Path

PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

Trying to better understand the software engineer career path? Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? Software engineers have the option to stick to software development at higher and higher levels. We've got your covered.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Product Management

The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation. Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. How big is the anticipated development team? Fulfillment?

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Choosing the Right Software Partner, Part 3: Evaluating Experience

Atomic Spin PM

When evaluating custom software development partners, it’s important to know if your potential partner has a track record of success with companies like yours and projects of similar complexity. This is the third post in a four-part series aimed at helping you select the best software development partner.

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When to Declare Backlog Bankruptcy

ProductPlan

A few years ago, I was the acting product manager at a startup, developing an enterprise software product. Building the product was hard: it was taking longer to develop than everyone expected (of course). I heard requests from customers, domain experts, consultants, our development team, and internal stakeholders.

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How to Set a Budget for Your Custom Software Project

Atomic Spin PM

Software is never done—there are always more features and functions you could add. So how much should you budget for a custom software project? At Atomic, we like the term “responsible budget”—one that gives you enough capital to create software that starts paying for itself. How much is this software worth to you?

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Choosing the Right Software Partner, Part 4: The Engagement Management Process

Atomic Spin PM

A strong engagement management process keeps complex, custom software development projects on track for success. This is the fourth post in a four-part series aimed at helping you select the best software development partner. Fixed quotes are more appropriate for pre-developed software purchases or subscriptions.