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Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast

· 5 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Chief Blog Officer

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Summary

One of the first things you learn in military Special Forces, like the Navy SEALs, is that slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. In today's fast-paced business world and constant communication, we often believe speed is the key to success. But is it? Let's dive into this from a startup founder’s perspective.

Line management for newbies - practitioner's perspective

· 12 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Chief Blog Officer

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

Summary

Managing people is a tough thing. Especially, if you are new to it, see yourself as an introvert or are an engineer who was promoted to a managerial position. In this post, I'm sharing my experiences and tips on how to manage people effectively and have a bit of fun while doing it.

From threat to ally: how the perception of AI has changed

· 6 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Chief Blog Officer

Binary Heart | Photo by Alexander Sinn on Unsplash

Summary

On November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT to the public for free, fundamentally changing how people and businesses perceive AI. The original Turing test was passed and the technology amazed the world. Experts and the public, from small businesses to large corporations, exchanged opinions and emotions ranging from fear to excitement. Where are we now? How has the perception changed? Stay tuned to learn more!

Hiring in the era of fast-paced technological changes

· 8 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Chief Blog Officer

Pretzel | Photo by Pierre Gui on Unsplash

Summary

Hiring the right people is critical for the success of any startup. In the post-COVID era of fast-paced technological changes, it's even more important as the impact of a single person can be huge. In this article, I'm sharing my thoughts on the qualities of an ideal candidate and how I look for them.

When SCRUM becomes a harsh mistress

· 8 min read
Wojciech Gruszczyk
Chief Blog Officer

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Summary

In this post, I share my thoughts and recent experiences with Scrum and Kanban. While the first one is my default choice, the latter turned out to be revolutionary for my team at the startup I'm currently developing. Why? What are the benefits? When Kanban can yield better results than Scrum? Read on to find out!