Category: Tips for startups
People over process: the ultimate Αgile principle
People over process is at the heart of Agile. Though it might seem like a subversive approach, the philosophy behind it explains well why it’s so effective;
The product development backlog isn’t your road-map
The development backlog is not your road-map. The road-map is a visualization of the strategic product plan, which in turn drives the [product] development backlog.
Customer interviews: when, why and how
Have a brilliant idea for a (tech) product that will have a huge impact on the market? Great! Now for a reality check, with customer interviews.
You’re only as good as the startup market type you choose
Is your startup struggling to scale up? Or worse still, is it failing? It could simply be a common case of the startup market type you’re aiming at is just not that into you.
How to be a [good] startup CEO
“I’m CEO, Bitch.” These are, of course, the immortal words which adorned Mark Zuckerberg’s early Facebook business cards. And please, if you’re thinking of creating something like this, please don’t. It’s definitely not how to be a startup CEO.
How to cultivate employee engagement in a startup
The secret of employee engagement in a startup is there is no secret. It’s simply about getting your team members to “buy in” to your purpose, your mission.
Vertical market strategy for startups: When and why
As a startup, whether or not you have a specific vertical market strategy will depend heavily on your business model – and business plan.
Creating and cultivating an authentic company culture
“I now define company culture as the way it feels when I walk in the door, and the way it feels to leave at the end of the day,” – Author Kristen Hadeed.
As far as company culture goes, you can’t get much simpler and authentic than the above sentence.
How to use agile methodologies to launch products
There are numerous ways to launch a product, but learning how to use agile methodologies to launch products is by far the best way to increase your chances of success while eliminating waste.