Automation Part 1 – Forces Driving Automation
This post explores how electronic automation is transforming industries in much the same way mechanical automation once did. It highlights…
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Staying Safe During the Holidays
As holiday gatherings shift online, this post provides a helpful overview of popular video calling platforms—Microsoft Teams, Google Chat/Meet, and…
Redefining Pair Programming
This blog explores how adapting Pair Programming to include Citizen Developers can help bridge the gap between business needs and…
Competitive Advantage
Empowering people closest to the problem with the tools to solve it can unlock major competitive advantages. As modern low-code…
Failure is Okay
Innovation demands risk—and with it, failure. Instead of fearing mistakes, organizations should view them as vital steps toward discovery. Progress…
Planned Disasters to Build Resiliency
Crisis shouldn’t be the only catalyst for change. By simulating disruptions in a controlled way—like internet outages or supply chain…
When the Business is the Bottleneck
When tech teams can move faster than the business, strategy becomes the bottleneck. Applying Agile and Lean principles—like OKRs and…
Innovation Velocity
Organizations that thrive in the knowledge economy excel not just at innovation, but at accelerating it. Innovation velocity—how fast new…
Committee Coding
Ever heard of “Committee Coding”? Imagine pair programming—but with an entire agile committee! At MERAK, we call it CCRUM (Committee…
Square Pegs Round Holes and Process Play-doh
Sometimes it’s easier to tweak a process than to force-fit a software solution. When off-the-shelf apps have unnecessary features or…
Technology as a Differentiator
Price competition eventually pushes margins toward zero. But technology can break out of that cycle, elevating customer experiences and amplifying…
Technology Partnership
Core competencies drive real value creation—but no business can master everything. A solid technology partner extends your organization’s strengths by…