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A web development manager with a passion for teamwork and learning

Leeds
Joined January 2016
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I sometimes come across the belief that management has to understand the software-development process. That's not true. What managers /do/ have to do is trust the people doing the work to do the work. All the way up the hierarchy. In fact, 1/4
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We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join us in #Leeds. Apply online now >> ow.ly/Wxrm30g5DlA #jobs #nonprofit
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Arguing that #NoEstimates is just "better estimates" is the same misconception as #agile is just "better waterfall": missing the mindshift!
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RT @dvogel7921: Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~ T. S. Elliot
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This @WoodyZuill slide rings true: "It's not about getting the most done, it's about getting the best of everyone into everything we do."
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#AgileTip: Hiring smart people is pointless if they aren't allowed to make any mistakes.
The police in Parliament are friends who greet us & ask how we are but today we were reminded that they run towards danger when we run away
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“I’m part of the transformation team, looking at improving the way we work so we can help even more people." - Matt, Team Leader, Leeds
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Final prep before sharing my thoughts on #NoEstimates at digital North tomorrow. I hope I do it justice @duarte_vasco @WoodyZuill
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Failing is positive as we get to lean more virgin.com/richard-branson/m…
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Our online debt advice tool, Debt Remedy, celebrates its 10th anniversary today. Happy birthday Debt Remedy!
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Other organisations could learn from how the StepChange IT dept engages & motivates its staff - great conference #stepchangetransformacon
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Feeling motivated after the last presentation at #StepChangeTransformacon
StepChange's first IT conference #TeamAwesome
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"Having great documentation hasn't prevented big failures", Chris Battersby, National Audit Office #agilemethods
Culture eats principle for breakfast' Awesome presentation from @jonsmart @IanDugmore #AgileMethods #Aiki
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Great place to work @StepChange and there are vacancies in the best team (imho) #LeedsDigitalJobFair nitter.gq/StepChange/status/6974…
The @StepChange team are at the #LeedsDigitalJobFair. Don't forget to stop by and say hello if you're there!
There is surely nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency what should not be done at all Peter Drucker nitter.gq/mikeloukides/status/69…
Minimum Viable Process: not "product" bit.ly/1QG76Fr
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