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The Softer Side of Scrum
Many of the folks reading this blog are already familiar with Agile Software Development (a.k.a. Agile).
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Creating Culture
A few weeks ago, I joined some of my Toads at the first TechTown Change
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Allies in the Crusade to Create More Entry-Level Software Jobs
Meeting with industry leaders to discuss entry-level software jobs through apprenticeships, vocational training, QA, team embedding, and paid...
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Process Maps, Timelines, & Clients
As Metal Toad’s Director of Project Management, Hayli Hay’s got her hands full.
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Anyone Can Program
Anyone with a child under the age of 19 knows that "anyone can cook." Thanks to Ratatouille and the folks at Pixar, a whole generation of
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Revisiting First Mover (Dis)Advantage
In 2001, the Harvard Business Review published “First Mover Disadvantage” by William B
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Why I Love T-Shirt Sizing
My husband and I are involved in a never-ending construction project that takes us to wonderful Portland businesses solely in search of odd things.
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Growing the Software Community
There is a saying that is growing in popularity in business: "every company is a software company".
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My First Year of Intentional Diversity
When I decided to create my company's Advisory Board in 2014, I took the task very seriously.
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How a Toad Writes a Blog Post
“Don't procrastinate. If you want to blog, then blog.” - Fritz Chery
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Metal Toad Opens Its Doors to Women Who Code
Metal Toad fosters diversity by supporting Women Who Code and other organizations, aiming to close gender and ethnicity gaps in the tech industry.
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Metal Toad Supports the TechHire Initiative
Following the President's State of the Union Address, the US Department of Labor announced the TechHire Grant Competition
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Does Lean Six Sigma Work at a Digital Tech Agency?
Using Lean and Six Sigma methodology in a manufacturing environment is practically required.
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Teams Make Their Sprint Commitment
One cornerstone of scrum is the team sprint commitment. A team must make their sprint commitment in order for the business to have faith in the team...
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Community Building: Women in Tech
I made a new friend the other day. Her name is Megan Wilson. She lives in Kentucky. She emailed me. And she shares the same passion around workplace...
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Brand Strategy Planning Tips for a New Year
3 Fundamental Underpinnings for Successful Brand Planning
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How to Select an Ethical Software Vendor
Many software firms believe that building great software is important. We believe it is important to take it one step further by committing to great...
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The Launch of Swift 2.0
Ever since Grace Hopper came up with the A language programmers have been trying to create new languages and processes that make it easier to do work...
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A Place for Ideas
When people think of Metal Toad, they immediately think of technology thought leadership and a strong devotion to education and outreach.
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Are You Prepared?
It happens every couple of years or so. There's a a shocking or (dare I say) earth-shaking article that is published.
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Interns: Instantaneous Toadness
Learn about the Metal Toad interns, highlighting their growth, achievements, and the supportive environment that fosters their development.
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In It To Win It: What Working In Politics Taught Me About Being a Developer
When I worked on political campaigns, I valued measurable results above all else. Every day, I counted how many voters we persuaded, how much money...
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Commitment to Diversity
Metal Toad commits to diversity by signing the Portland Tech Diversity pledge and the actionable steps to improve representation in the tech industry.
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Flying Toads!
For the second straight year, Toads filled the Oregon skies. Not like in P.T. Anderson’s award-winning film Magnolia, but more like tiny dots of...