Flat Organization – Is It Possible?

Flat Organization – Is It Possible?

  In recent years, many of the startup companies’ operations are based on a flat organizational structure, a self-directed approach, and empowerment. At Silicon Mountain, similar to many other startup businesses, we embrace “self-direction”, which has brought us...
Certification, What is it Good For?

Certification, What is it Good For?

Brief preemptive clarification: If it is your first time reading one of my articles, I am a bit of a Technical Wizard, and I wear a lot of hats. In the theater of the university, I wore the hat of a Geology major with a minor in computer science. After graduation I...
Fundamentals for Functional Agile Teams

Fundamentals for Functional Agile Teams

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller   With the technology afforded to us today, it’s easy to assume we are more connected, effective, and productive – yet so many product teams are floundering,...