I resurrected my web usability checklist from 2013, because I think we need it again. I first published the original checklist in 2013, now thirteen years later, the same principles still apply. You can copy paste all the prompts into your AI tool to audit any website.
Catch common usability problems before user testing.
True. Even if we don’t say a word, we still communicate non-verbally.
Also, cultural differences have a big impact on how we experience silence. For example, in Finland 'active silence' can be a sign of respect and showing interest by concentrating quietly, but some cultures might experience the silence differently than Finns.
Hi, creator here! TeamSuccess is a project risk management resource for agile teams. You can learn how to identify project risks, and increase risk awareness, with your Scrum / Kanban team.
True, "Go to hackathons, get involved in open source", and build side projects.
I just created a free goal board tool for remote teams [1], the best way to keep learning is by building.
There are lots of things, but one valuable thing is to build strong social connections [1] and trust [2] with your remote colleagues. For example by regularly getting the team together on video calls to discuss topics unrelated to work. And sharing a meal at the same time. Small things that make a surprisingly big difference.
I know it's sometimes hard. I try to encourage my teams to give people the benefit of the doubt, rather than assuming something negative. It's a good way to combat defensiveness and important to building trust. In the end, it's a conscious choice to assume the best intent.