Delaying a product launch can have significant financial repercussions that extend far beyond the immediate costs. It is important to understand how these delays can impact an organization. Having this knowledge can transform an organization’s strategic plans and...
The Agile methodology has long been the go-to framework for teams seeking to effectively collaborate and consistently deliver value for customers. However, as organizations grow and projects become more complex, Agile must evolve. Integrating artificial intelligence...
In modern workplaces, meetings are often overused and underproductive. In fact, managers in this Harvard Business Review survey reported that 83% of the meetings on their calendars were unproductive. Furthermore, U.S. professionals ranked meetings as the “number one...
In the realm of product development, the tools you choose can significantly impact your team's productivity. In this blog post, I will share how one company’s evaluation and business case process allowed them to move from legacy solutions IBM DOORS and Rational Team...
Jira has come a long way from its roots as a software development tool. Today, it’s a powerful, flexible platform that enables teams across all business functions—from IT and HR to marketing and finance—to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and boost...
When you run into issues with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or other Atlassian products, getting the right support quickly is crucial. However, many users find themselves frustrated when trying to contact Atlassian support. In other cases, they realize that the answer...
Introduction Hello, my name is Michael Roberts, VP of Sales and Marketing here at SPK & Associates. In today's video, I'd like to explore how Loom can transform change management communications across various departments in your organization. The Importance of...
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has evolved far beyond a simple automation tool. While its capabilities continue to expand, what you choose to do with them can make all the difference. The most effective professionals today don’t just use AI to offload...
In SPK’s over 20 years of experience, we’ve found that efficiency and seamless collaboration are key to helping clients get their products to market quickly. Many organizations find themselves relying on both Atlassian's Jira and/or Microsoft's Azure DevOps to manage...
Every organization has unique needs that standard tools may not accommodate. For example, Jira is a powerful tool for project management, but the fields it offers can be limiting. Atlassian provides native custom field capabilities, enabling users to create and...
Modern product engineering can feel like a race to the market. Ensuring products remain high quality during this push to market can cause challenges for development teams. At SPK and Associates, our experts have seen firsthand how this drive compels engineering...
Jira has become a cornerstone tool for software development teams, providing robust project management capabilities, issue tracking, and seamless collaboration. However, maximizing its potential requires a structured approach tailored to your team’s goals and...