Women in Software Development: Portland Leaders Lunch
Attracting, retaining and motivating software developers was the topic of discussion at our Leaders Lunch for this April. ProFocus team members Madeline Kenney, Aubrey McCauley, Madison Campbell and Shelby Danzer joined a small group of other women in the tech sector...
Tips for Implementing Agile the Right Way
There’s lots of buzz about agile — as well as plenty of misconceptions about what agile is and isn’t. Agile offers a variety of benefits, from a better final product to improved collaboration, which has led many organizations to adopt an agile approach. But seeing...
Managing Up: 14 Strategies for Working with Upper Management More Efficiently
Having a healthy and effective relationship with upper management is one of the most important factors in your work life. A good relationship with your manager can positively impact your job satisfaction, productivity and career. A poor working relationship can do the...
18 Tips for Motivating Software Developers to High Performance
On October 3, 2018, ProFocus invited Portland-based software development managers to join us for the latest in our Leaders Lunch series. These roundtable discussions are a great opportunity for software development and engineering leaders to share best practices and...
Managing Communication and Relationships Between Development and Product Management
On May 30, 2018, Portland-based software development managers joined ProFocus Technology for the latest in our series of Leaders Lunches. Moderated by John Boone, President of ProFocus, our May roundtable discussion focused on the topic of communication and...