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Boost Your Feedback Game with the Rose, Bud, Thorn Technique: Quick, Effective, and Simple

Unpacking the Rose, Bud, Thorn Technique: A Game-Changer for Feedback This approach simplifies feedback into three categories: "rose" for positives, "bud" for potential, and "thorn" for challenges. Ideal for those seeking quick feedback solutions. Read more →

Tips for Managing Cross-Functional Teams in Product Development

Tips for Managing Cross-Functional Teams in Product Development Managing cross-functional teams in product development is a critical skill for any product manager or product owner. It's like being a conductor of an orchestra where each musician plays a different instrument. Here’s how to do it effectively: Read more →

Embracing the Holiday Season: Reflecting on an Adventurous 2023 and Anticipating a Brilliant 2024

As the Christmas holiday lights twinkle, we find ourselves at the cusp of transition, leaving behind a vibrant and adventurous 2023, while eagerly awaiting the promises of 2024. This year, more than ever, the holiday season feels like a much-deserved... Read more →

The Secret Recipe to a Successful Online Community

Creating a successful online community requires more than just a gathering of individuals with common interests. It's about cultivating an environment that fosters growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Read more →

AUGI Annual General Meeting 2023

If you could not join us last week for the annual general meeting for AUGI, you can watch the meeting recording. Once a year, AUGI holds its annual meeting with the Board of Directors and the general membership. At this year’s meeting, the year 2023 was reviewed, financial reports were presented, a few guest speakers, and a new vision for the coming year were presented. Read more →

Santa Visited the Neighborhood

The local Bend Oregon fire department brought a fire engine and Santa to my neighborhood last night. They were doing a canned food drive. We donated some cans of food to the good community holiday effort and program to help... Read more →

AI For Beginners - Free 12 Week Course

Microsoft launched a free course for beginners to learn AI. The 12-week, 24-lesson curriculum is publicly available on GitHub, Read more →