Podcast Ep 19 Part 2 | Embracing Agile Development

Host: Wim Kerkhoff
Guest: Matthew Bookspan

 

SUMMARY

Matthew Bookspan shares how he pivoted to using the Agile method from using the traditional Waterfall approach. 

00:00 - Introduction to Agile Approach

00:21 - Importance of Team and Client Buy-In

01:08 - Automation in Finance Processes

02:12 - Challenges with Bank Transactions

02:33 - Payment Methods and Check Scanning

06:13 - Trello, Smartsheet, and Planner

06:40 - Using Planner for Tasks

06:59 - Creating Tickets and Activities

07:18 - UI Rebuild in React

08:09 - Making ConnectWise Faster

09:28 - Interface Improvements for Technicians

10:18 - ConnectWise GUI Performance

10:36 - Importing Data in ConnectWise

11:56 - Having a Consistent Understanding of Incoming Reactive Things

12:55 - Maintaining Order and Efficiency

14:14 - Discipline as Key to Success

15:16 - Commitment and Discipline Challenge

16:28 - Impact on Family Life and Business

17:58 - Park along the river and discipline commitment

18:15 - Time management and sleep improvement

18:29 - Sleep metrics and mental health

18:50 - Choosing Garmin over other devices

19:07 - Personal discipline and tech separation

23:59 - The Impact of Health and Well-being on Work

24:18 - Multiplying the Benefits

24:34 - Objectively Evaluating Ourselves

24:55 - Book Recommendations

 

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