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History of agile development Agile development principles The Agile Manifesto Key principles and values Agile development values Agile development principles Popular agile methodologies Scrum Kanban Extreme Programming (XP) Feature-Driven Development (FDD) Lean software development Comparison of methodologies Implementing agile development methodology Benefits of agile software development More efficient deployment Improved productivity Enhanced collaboration Greater transparency […]

Using Special Interests to Supercharge your classroomThere are many ways to build on the strengths of neurodivergent folks, and leveraging special interests is at the top of the list. A special interest is not just a hobby or activity, but a part of life and serves as a support to cope through daily interactions. Meaningful […]

Short Summary The importance of meeting agendas in 2023 Essential components of a productive meeting agenda Six meeting agenda templates for different purposes Team meeting agenda template One-on-one meeting agenda template Project kick-off meeting agenda template Board meeting agenda template Brainstorming session agenda template Performance review meeting agenda template Tips for creating an effective meeting […]

Overall, professionals can successfully navigate difficulties, adapt to changing circumstances, and lead their teams to success by developing and using these project management skills. They can achieve this while taking advantage of the flexible work-life balance that virtual office environments offer. Project management skills such as teamwork, time management, and effective communication are the cornerstones […]

Celebrate with us!Neurodiversity deserves a celebration, and we are so excited to participate in Neurodiversity Celebration Week during the week of March 13 – 19, 2023—a worldwide initiative focusing on challenging stereotypes and misconceptions around neurological differences. The goal is to transform how neurodivergent folks are viewed and supported by their schools and universities—moving beyond […]

Stimming: Why and how you can embrace itWhat is stimming? Stimming is short for self-stimulatory behavior. It is important to note that many people have a stim they use to self-regulate; it is not generally apparent to others. Stimming can be more pronounced with some neurodivergent folks due to heightened senses. When overwhelming situations get out of […]

You found our list of fun virtual fall activities. Virtual fall activities are ways to celebrate the Autumn season with your remote team. For example, with games like trivia, Bingo and a pumpkin spice taste test. The purpose of these activities is to have fun and build engagement remotely. These activities are a subset of […]

Short Summary The importance of check-in meetings Enhancing team collaboration Fostering employee engagement Aligning team objectives Crafting an effective check-in meeting agenda Key components Tailoring the agenda Time management Types of check-in meetings and their agendas Daily stand-up meetings Weekly team check-ins One-on-one meetings Strategies for remote check-in meetings Scheduling and frequency Technology tools Building […]

What are notifications? The importance of workplace focus Negative impact of constant notifications How to turn off notifications on different devices Turning off notifications on an iPhone Disabling notifications on an Android phone Managing notifications on a Windows PC Muting notifications on macOS How to stop notifications on various applications Disabling notifications on Facebook Turning […]

Time for a change: Trying new thingsHumans, in general, thrive on routine. Routines are especially cherished by autistic folks–supporting repetitive patterns of behavior, activities, and hobbies. Not only are routines stress relievers, but they bring order in the space of chaos. This is why change can be so tricky; it’s frequently filled with discomfort, uncertainty, […]