Build Team Alignment with a Team Agreement (Template Included)
What is a Team Agreement? Team alignment is critical when working together toward a common goal. When Detroit Labs project teams come together to build a product, the greatest question becomes: How are we going to work together to make this
Project Onboarding: How to Transition Onto An Existing Project
Working in an agency development requires a considerable amount of flexibility when juggling clients and projects. Given the nature of software development projects, more often than not, we’re hopping onto an existing project rather than starting a project from scratch.
Protecting & Fighting for Reproductive Rights
Update: On Friday, June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, revoking the federal constitutional right to an abortion. It’s hard to put into words what we’ve been experiencing – feelings of sadness, anger, fear - coupled with uncertainty
Detroit Labs Careers Q&A: 2022 Open House Panel
Detroit Labs Talent Specialist Rowan Blaisdell and Talent Engagement Coordinator Pedro Gutierrez were joined by developers Lauren Small and Eric Blancas, delivery lead Jackie Michl, and quality engineer Joe Double to answer your questions related to career growth, working at
Celebrating Black History Month: An Interview with Manager Dr. Desmon Daniel
Black History Month is a time to honor and reflect on Black history and to celebrate and highlight Black contributions – past and present. This Black History Month, we interviewed our very own Detroit Labs Developer Manager Desmon Daniel, where
People and Product: How We Build Better, Together
At Detroit Labs, we approach everything we do with a people-first mindset. Our work revolves around our partners, users, and our team members — all the people behind the products we help build. We strive to lead with empathy as
Hello, Managers
Early Years of Detroit Labs Detroit Labs’ co-founders were intentional about creating a people-oriented services model since our inception. Traditionally, employees at companies were defined by their roles and what their contributions meant to the business. We wanted something different. We wanted
A Mini Guide to Running Your Own Retros
The Team Retro(spective) A retrospective is a tool for team reflection that helps everyone understand what’s working, what isn’t, and collectively decide how to improve for the betterment of the team. Whether in-person or remote, retros give everyone a voice in
How I Survived My First Conference Talk as an Introvert
I have always considered myself to be an introvert, and as such, I never thought it was possible for me to speak at a conference. To take it a step further, I am a native Spanish speaker. So, as an
How to Build a Stronger Team Through Feedback
In a previous article, we talked about how we structure our teams here at Labs. With so many different perspectives and opinions working so closely together, the art of giving (and receiving) feedback becomes a critical, powerful tool for a