LeanBytes

How to Start Solving For Any Problem

Matt Smith

Matt Smith

In working toward product or business goals, we all inevitably encounter complex problems that could be solved in a variety of ways. How do you figure out what steps to take first?

In this Lean BYTES, UX Consultant Matt Smith will walk through an exercise called the Lightning Decision Jam (that can be completed in under an hour!) that will help you define and begin solving for a problem.

What the heck is Lean BYTES?

Lean BYTES is a short, 16-minute (get it? two bytes equal 16 bits... #nerdjokes), presentation designed to provide you with the tools you need to take your teams to the next level in an easily consumable, shareable format.

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Early Cloud Habits Creating Chaos at Scale
Brian PapaBear Gerhards

Brian PapaBear Gerhards

Cloud was supposed to make everything easier — and in many ways, it does. But as your environment grows into mission-critical infrastructure, it can also start to feel like the wild wild west. Teams move fast, flexibility fuels innovation, but without the right guardrails? Costs spiral. Security gaps emerge. Performance takes a hit. And often, organizations don’t realize the full impact until it’s too late.