At ng-conf 2018, the Angular team unveiled an astonishing suite of new features to come with the release of Angular 6. Brad Green, Misko Hevery, and Kara Erickson gave the Day 1 Keynote, in which they showed off what the Google team had been cooking up since ng-conf 2017. One of those things was the […]
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Our people are passionate about their work, and they have a lot to say about it! Check out our weekly insights for our thoughts on technology, data, Agile, and program management.
Kanban in Action: The Workshop
As the two Kanban Trainers at Excella, Mark Grove and I think a lot about Kanban and how to spread knowledge of it. We’ve recently had a lot of success with a workshop we call “Kanban in Action.” We’ve presented it at meetups, the AgileDC Conference, and Lean Kanban North America. In August, we’ll be […]
Responding to Change Over Following a Plan: Agile Lessons from Antarctica
I spent the first part of January in Antarctica hanging out with penguins, whales, and seals. It was an incredible experience and about as different from my day-to-day work as can be. And yet, on my long flight back home, I couldn’t help but reflect on how well my trip aligned with one specific value […]
Best Tech Events for August 2018
Summer is halfway over but the events don’t end! Check out what our technologists are doing in the community and join us for an event. Here is this month’s list of upcoming events: Agile2018 Organized by: Agile Alliance August 6th – 10th All Day San Diego, CA Code On The Beach Organized by: Code On The […]
Blockchain: A Revolutionary Technology That Won’t Change Hotel Distribution
The fierce debate about blockchain rages on. The evangelists insist that it will be as transformative as the Internet. The skeptics ask why there hasn’t been any impact after ten years. The fight has reached hospitality, with a panel at every conference and salvos in the industry press. Distribution looks like the area most ripe […]
Building Modern Tech for Modern Architects at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is a non-profit organization protecting the public health, safety, and welfare through the regulation of the practice of architecture. Technology plays an important role in NCARB’s national programs, which help licensure candidates and architects advance their careers and ensure the profession’s high standards are met. To deliver […]
Building the Next Generation of the Homestretch Client Database with AWS
At Excella, we understand the power of technology and the huge impact it can make on the organizations we work with. We apply the same ethos when working with our community investment partner Homestretch. Homestretch helps homeless families obtain self-sufficiency, stability and permanent affordable housing, often within two years. Over the years, Excella has […]
Improving the Team, One Retrospective at a Time
“The definition of insanity Is Doing the Same Thing Over and Over Again and Expecting Different Results” – Albert Einstein Brilliant words, Dr. Einstein. Have you sat through a retrospective that feels like Deja vu? Didn’t we already come up with a plan to fix this thing we are talking about, AGAIN? Are you in […]
5 Ways to Grow Your Skills and Career with the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) Course
ScrumMasters, raise your hand if you play more than one of these roles daily: team protector, facilitator, motivator, problem solver, bridge, process owner. Chances are you play all of them (and more!) depending on the situation. The role Scrum creators envisioned was simple enough—someone to ensure the team’s process was effective. But what seems straightforward […]
In the Driver’s Seat with Serverless Functions
Introduction Serverless functions have been quite a new and hot topic in the tech community. “Serverless” probably means that its free right? Or does it mean that it lives somewhere “in the cloud?” Does it have to do with a restaurant where you interact with a kiosk? In this post, I will try to demystify […]
