The Status Hero Blog
Articles and resources to help teams communicate effectively, remove distractions, and work better together.
Leadership & Management
Measuring Engineering Team Performance
Traditional metrics used to judge engineering team performance are easy to game, especially when they're focused on outputs vs. outcomes. Learn which metrics to use in order to measure the outcomes that actually indicate great performance.
Jonathan Napitupulu
March 8, 2022 8 minute read
People & Culture
Five 5-Minute Team-Building Activities for Remote Teams
Fostering a sense of camaraderie and team spirit with fun and easy team-building activities helps boost morale, create friendly bonds between teammates, and make employees feel valued and respected as people, not just workers.
Sundeep Teki
March 1, 2022 6 minute read
Team Communication
A Leader’s Role in Setting and Meeting Team Goals
Team goals can be motivational, provide insight into how your processes are performing, foster collaboration and innovation, and ensure that everyone’s work matters in the big picture.
Sabine Wojcieszak
February 22, 2022 8 minute read
Team Communication
The Scrum Ceremonies Used by Agile Teams
Learn how the scrum ceremonies help agile teams plan, work, and communicate efficiently.
Sheekha Singh
February 15, 2022 8 minute read
Productivity & Estimation
Distributed Agile: Tips and Best Practices for Global Teams
A distributed team enables you to draw from a much larger talent pool but can come with some challenges, especially in an Agile environment. Use these tips to improve collaboration and efficiency while building psychological safety and rapport on your team.
Rabo James Bature
February 8, 2022 5 minute read
Productivity & Estimation
Scrum Estimation: Tips for Improving Engineering Estimates
Accurate estimation is critical for managing project timelines and stakeholder expectations. Yet many teams struggle to do it effectively. Use these tips to improve your team's estimation process and accuracy so you can get your projects back on track.
Nikhila Jain
February 1, 2022 11 minute read
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