Matthew ReinboldHow to Improve an API Ecosystem with MappingBefore promoting a direction to API leaders, all parties involved must understand where they are and what destinations are possible. A map…Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021
Matthew ReinboldFour Behaviors of High Performing API Teams — And How to Measure ThemOne API ecosystem challenge I’ve had over the years is quantifying what “good” looks like (I’ve published that journey on my website, with…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Matthew ReinboldWe made an API description, now what?In many organizations, OpenAPI has become the way to capture and share API intent. But after that documentation, what do you do with it?Oct 1, 2021Oct 1, 2021
Matthew ReinboldHow To Overcome Change ResistancePhoto by Brad Starkey on UnsplashSep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Matthew ReinboldFour Essential Elements for System Change StoriesStories are essential to changing an org for the better. But what makes a good story? In this piece, I detail four essential elements.Sep 10, 2021Sep 10, 2021
Matthew ReinboldChanging Organizations With Plausible PromisesIt is inevitable that, at some point, a passionate practitioner wants things to be better. Whether that is improved API design quality…Sep 3, 2021Sep 3, 2021
Matthew ReinboldWhen Reviewing Others’ Work, Ask ‘How’ Instead of ‘Why’ QuestionsAsking why someone did a job a certain way during a formal review seems natural. A slight reframing, however, yields more positive results.Jun 23, 2021Jun 23, 2021