At Code Collective we have a strong culture of value ownership. Developers work towards clear but high level objectives and have a lot of autonomy in how they reach that objective.

Software developers enjoy ‘invisible’ structure. Where they feel they are in charge of their own destiny. Can take ownership. But somehow magically all the other stuff that needs to happen, happens.

If we were aware of the invisible stuff going on around us we’d be more more connected and more responsive to our ecosystem. I was about to tackle the implementation of another meaningful metric that would help us…

I have often found the lack of commitment from reviewers of devices and software frustrating. Sometimes you just want someone to say this is one is clearly the best of the pack. I understand why this doesn’t happen. Real life is rarely that simple. Things shine in certain use…

I have spent the last 6 years or so learning how to enable a team. It’s been a slow journey and if I were kind to myself I’d say it was slow because my most natural inclination lies with the code rather than the relationships of those around me. In truth it…