Remote scrum master. Is it possible? Here’s what 2001 Agile Manifesto says: The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation. It seems like we have to call it a day here. Well, unfortunately, and especially in the light of the recent events, we simply can’t. Thousands…
7 Standuply Alternatives: Different Slack Standup Bot Options
Standuply is a solid product with many satisfied users. That being said, if you’d like to explore your options & see what else is out there, we list 7 alternative options in this post.
Daily Standup Meetings: Comprehensive Guide (Everything You Need To Know: Standup Agenda, Purpose, Common Pitfalls)
In this in-depth guide, we consolidated many important questions we’ve received about daily standup meetings over the years into the ~10 most common themes.
Exact Process to Run Remote Retrospectives in Slack [Effective and Fun]
In this post, we outline exactly how you can run remote retrospectives via Slack and why it can be more effective than Zoom.
How We Use Geekbot to Manage a Distributed Team from Slack
In this article, you’ll learn how agile teams can make remote/distributed work easier and more efficient using Slack.
How to Shift an Entire Organization to Remote Work Overnight
The recent outbreak has forced millions of people to work remotely, and many companies were unprepared for this sudden switch. The transition to remote work is a challenging process that requires deliberate preparations and strategy even during normal circumstances. But during these days, companies find themselves in the position having to go through the process…
Standup Meetings Can Be a Waste of Time & What to Do About It
Since there are a lot of people we’ve talked to who feel like standup meetings are a waste of time, we figured it’d be useful to write a post discussing this issue in detail.
Daily Remote Standups: Video Call Downsides & How to Run Better Remote Standups in Slack
In this post, we’ll show you how to run remote daily standups in Slack and why it avoids the pitfalls/problems associated with video remote standups.
How Geekbot Can Help my Team
When you develop a software, a service or a tool, you have a certain vision of how it can help people. So developing Geekbot we tried to address struggles that every remote team knows all too well: misalignment, unproductivity, disappointment, chaos. Our team is remote and we know all about those firsthand. But no matter…
Analyzing the 3 Daily Standup Questions: Common Pitfalls & Unique Ideas
Here, you’ll learn the “why” behind the 3 daily standup questions. Are these questions actually effective? What are the common pitfalls & how to avoid them?