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Have you read Doc Norton’s “Escape Velocity”? He breaks down why velocity is a poor metric, identifies common anti-patterns, & shares metrics that actually help you forecast & improve. So, you know, if that kind of thing matters to you... ow.ly/CKJg30j1Llr

Hey Chicago eXtreme Programmers and Craftspeople, I have a lead on a gig in a shop looking for folks like you. Interested in subcontracting through CTO2? DM or Email - I’m Doc and my email domain is wearecto2.com #XP #ExtremeProgramming #ChicagoJobs

@rickasaurus Yes. I offered this as part of my consulting practice for several years. The best team doing it now is @WeAreCTO2.

Using velocity as your single measure of #agile success is a problem. Hear from @DocOnDev on @tech_done_right fireside.fm/s/LekzpbuD+KRd…

Factoring diversity into your hiring doesn't slow you down, it speeds you up. Read more from @Pinterest: hbr.org/2017/07/what-w… @HarvardBiz

Chicago is world capital of women-founded startups. Huh, would you look at that @HRCorallo! america.cgtn.com/2016/06/09/chi… #Chicago #womenintech

"Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” - #SherylSandberg #Leadership

Did you catch @DocOnDev and @cpodulka on the #podcast @tech_done_right? Agile teams and escaping velocity: fireside.fm/s/LekzpbuD+KRd… #agile

From @Pinterest in @HarvardBiz: "We understand that diverse teams yield smarter, more innovative results" hbr.org/2017/07/what-w… #diversity

Cool to see #growthmindset & #activelistening in @AmyVetterCPA's @Inc piece on being the kind of boss employees love inc.com/amy-vetter/how…

We're big fans of @WriteSpeakCode over here and their 2017 conference schedule just posted! #schedule" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2017.writespeakcode.com/index.html#sch… #womenintech

one of the big failure causes when implementing [fill in the blank] is not having any idea what problem you are actually trying to solve.

"We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark." - Whoopi Goldberg

"Young companies have the rare chance to succeed early and sidestep the corrosive factor she calls ‘diversity debt’" firstround.com/review/atlassi…

It's tongue-in-cheek, but on-the-nose. How we *perceive* the communication of others matters: thecooperreview.com/woman-in-meeti… @TheCooperReview

How @Atlassian increased their female technical hires by 80%. firstround.com/review/atlassi…, great interview with @adblanche #womenintech

"The variety of perspectives that come from diverse teams makes products stronger & ultimately serve users better" - open.nytimes.com/why-having-a-d…

The ability to think critically about the world around you is a different skill than solving a coding problem. We should interview for both.

What are the building blocks of a successful #culture? #Autonomy #Connection #Excellence #Diversity, #CultureACED: wearecto2.com/blog/2016/12/2…

If you missed our mid-year updates, check 'em out. We've been busy! Podcasting, speaking, writing, collaborating! bit.ly/2rnFhN4