Weekly Tips

Add Colour Backgrounds to Your Miro Frames for Better Readability | John's Tips 2024W43

Have you thought about changing the background colour of your Miro frames? Learn what the best colours are to use for improved readability…

22 hrs ago •

Jira Discovery Part 3: Automating Bi-Weekly Project Reviews | John's Tips 2024W42

Follow the next guide in my Jira Discovery Series to learn how to automate the creation of business review tasks that are assigned to initiative owners…

Oct 16 •

How to Easily Un-Squiggle your Lines in Miro | John's Tips 2024W41

Here's a short guide on how to quickly make curved lines less curvy in Miro

Oct 8 •

The Power of Storytelling in Your CV | John's Tips 2024W40

Storytelling is a powerful tool that has shaped my career, and it can do the same for yours. Learn how to craft a compelling story within your CV to…

Oct 2 •

Easily Convert ChatGPT Markdown to Text in Slack | John's Tips 2024W39

Learn how to easily convert markdown into readable slack messages using keyboard shortcuts (hint: Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + F)

Sep 26 •

Creating a Jira Discovery Project: Part 2 - Workflow & Views | John's Tips 2024W38

In part two of my Jira Discovery series, I explain how to create your workflows and all the views you need to follow my Discover, Build framework.

Sep 18 •

The Only SLO Template You'll Ever Need | John's Tips 2024W37

Use this template to help define and create your Service Level Objectives (SLOs) before you begin the work, and build a solid foundation for ongoing…

Sep 10 •

Your First 3 Things to Do as a New Hire | John's Tips 2024W36

Set yourself up for success as a new hire with these three essential tips: clarify expectations, learn from peers’ successes, and take over key…

Sep 3 •

Embracing Outcome-Oriented Development Practices | John's Tips 2024W35

Explore my shift from feature-focused to outcome-oriented development. Learn how to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and customer satisfaction with…

Aug 29 •

As a PM, Give Me a 1-10 Rating | John's Tips 2024W34

Learn how I use a private 1-10 rating system in 1:1s with my engineers to gather feedback on my PM performance. Discover how this method drives…

Aug 23 •

Create Jira Issues with a Simple Link | John's Tips 2024W33

Streamline Jira issue creation with direct links using the Jira REST API. With this guide, learn how to preset custom fields in these links, reducing…

Aug 16 •

How to Tidy Up Your Miro Board | John's Tips 2024W32

Do you get annoyed when connection lines, shapes and text on your Miro board are all in different sizes? Read this tip to help making your board neat…

Aug 8 •

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