Spencer PitmanWe’re getting self-organization and cross-functionality wrongThe usefulness and precision of jargon seems to decay over time. Over the last ten years, we’ve seen increasing mainstream adoption of…Sep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021
Spencer PitmanAxiomataMany years ago I tried to start a solo mountain guiding business. After a few years, never much money, and many adventures it shuttered and…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Spencer PitmaninThe ReadyHuman Networks: Coupling, Cohesion & EncapsulationIf we want to build responsive organizational systems, then we should be serving resilient, fault-tolerant networks.Jun 28, 20171Jun 28, 20171
Spencer PitmaninThe ReadyTooling the Open OrganizationIn my work as both a product manager and as a consultant, I’ve been part of many cross-functional teams. It seems like the work often comes…Apr 7, 20173Apr 7, 20173
Spencer PitmanOn Shipping & Playing Nice With OthersHarnessing tools & practices to support multiple workflows across an organizationDec 2, 2016Dec 2, 2016
Spencer PitmanQuit Whining. Listen to Your Users.The demand that critics need to have solutions is dangerousAug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016
Spencer PitmaninMade In SpaceBuild Among the StarsThere is a word uttered often in the halls and labs and bullpen of Made In Space. In fact, there are many, but I don’t mean CAD or extruder…Mar 22, 2016Mar 22, 2016
Spencer PitmanBringing the Future of Work to SpaceTransitioning from Consulting to the Client-SideFeb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Spencer PitmaninThe ReadyBuilding Communities, Not Companies (Part 2)This is Part 2 of a post that started here. It will make more sense if you read Part 1 first.Oct 26, 2015Oct 26, 2015