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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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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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"Having great documentation hasn't prevented big failures", Chris Battersby, National Audit Office #agilemethods
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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"Programmers spend the first 5 years of their career mastering complexity, and the rest of their lives learning simplicity." - @buzz
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If you're free on the 11/02/16 our mates at @sheffieldDevops are looking for a speaker, drop them a tweet if you can help out
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To do #DevOps effectively you’ve got to embrace CAMS reports @dannybradbury: bit.ly/1Pesexj
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#PayDayPanic @StepChange changed my life! Fantastic company.
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A dedicated product owner is an essential component to better product delivery: thght.works/1EvPd1e
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Currently recruiting for a Lead Test Analyst based in Leeds. See below for details: jobs.stepchange.org/vacancy/…