At Scott Logic we have a number of experts with a track record of successful delivery across technical projects and we are drawing on that collective experience to bring you our Practitioner's Guides.
The Practitioner's Guides are designed to add value and perspective to IT professionals, tackling issues that we feel aren't addressed elsewhere.
We are aiming to publish guides on a regular basis on to equip you with broad knowledge and expertise to help you deliver business objectives through technology.
Starting a project successfully
The first week can set the tone of the entire project. An experienced manager can follow a few simple guidelines to create the foundation for project for success, and all within the first week. This guide outlines the six key steps a good pro would complete in those vital first days to build a solid foundation.
Catherine Pratt
Remote Workshop Readiness
Effective workshops are a great tool in software engineering to surface requirements, issues and ideas early. We understand the challenges that doing this in a hybrid or remote setting can bring. This guide maps out planning and practical considerations before, during and after your workshops, to drive the most engagement that you can.
Atika Bennamane
Talking Confidently about Technology
If you’re nervous about communicating your ideas, either in a formal presentation setting, or more informally, in meetings and small group conversations, this brief guide is for you. It’s a simple collection of thoughts and ideas; practical steps that you can take to build confidence, or feel more secure.
Colin Eberhardt
Retrospective Overview
A general overview of Agile Retrospective meetings and the different approaches a team can take to improvement, with a catalogue of templates that can be used for different kinds of retrospectives with different goals.
James Camilleri
Making the right technology choices
How can you be sure you have picked the correct technologies? In today’s world where there are so many different options how can you be sure that you have picked the best ones for your project and business? Read this guide for top tips on how to pick technologies with confidence.
David Hope
Mentoring
Mentoring can sometimes seem a little scary, after all, your mentee is relying on you to guide them responsibly, accurately, and with confidence. This guide will hopefully help you understand what your role as a mentor is and where your responsibilities lie.
Phil Baxter
Risk brainstorming / project pre-mortems
Does your team understand the biggest threat to your project? Every project involves risks, but finding practical ways for cross functional teams to contribute to risk management can be challenging. This guide introduces some different collaborative exercises and provides advice on how to help your team take ownership of the risks which could threaten your success.
Andrew January
Handling Conflict
Have you ever found yourself caught up in a conflict between two co-workers or two teams? This guide will provide some helpful tips on how to handle troublesome situations and ways to progress through conflicts.
Caitlin Salt
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