2026-07-22 How to close issues Closing issues keeps the issue tracker more useful. But you have to handle different types of closures differently. Categories Posts
2026-04-15 The best way to setup a kanban board The best way to setup a kanban board is whatever way works best for you. If you’re not sure what that is, I have considerations for you. Categories Posts
2025-09-17 Planning ahead is the most important part of code of conduct enforcement A pre-defined code of conduct enforcement process doesn’t make the work easy, but it reduces the strain and increases fairness. Categories Posts
2025-08-13 Who should enforce the code of conduct? There are valid reasons to involve outside experts in code of conduct enforcement, but it’s ultimately a leadership responsibility. Categories Posts
2025-02-19 Improvement requires context If you swoop in uninformed, you might make some correct decisions, but you’ll probably make more wrong ones. Categories Posts
2025-01-22 Prioritizing work in the project with the MoSCoW method The MoSCoW method is a simple, easy-to-use method for prioritizing work by putting into one of four categories. Categories Posts
2024-08-15 Volunteers can’t be blockers Figure out which processes are truly critical and accept that the non-critical ones may get missed from time to time. If you have paid contributors, they should be responsible for the critical processes. Categories Posts
2024-07-24 A veneer of organization Building up too much process early is a way to look busy without accomplishing anything. You have to fit it to the community’s need. Categories Posts
2024-04-24 On “predetermined” outcomes You’re obliged to listen to the comments in good faith; you’re not obliged to be convinced by them. Categories Posts
2024-03-29 Getting started is just the start You’ll need to continually refine processes as you go. That’s easier if you think beyond just what you need at the start. Categories Posts
