Culture matters. And for the record, ping pong tables, free soda, and a lax dress code are not the same thing as culture (although they are nice). Tomorrow my team and I will be attending Culture Camp DC, an unconference focused on exploring how we can more consciously build incredible company culture. It will be a great experience, and I’ve had a blast helping organize the event. I hope to see you there!
Tag: Team
Above all else, it’s about the relationship
Taxi Magic is hiring, and it’s an exciting time to be here! Given all the interviews that we’re conducting, I thought it would be appropriate to provide some advice (the best candidates might find this blog post, right?)
The average candidate will try to demonstrate how their skills fit the job. In reality, this strategy is sure to seem bland (all the other candidates are doing it).
The standout candidate focuses on what the job interview is actually about: demonstrating your ability to be a partner.
Being a partner goes beyond saying that you’re a team player. It’s about showing that you’re human, and that you care; You care not just about the work, but about the other humans in the room.
Alternatively, you could apply to companies that pretend that the work is completely impersonal (widget, meet cog), but why would you ever want to do that?
Taxi Magic is Hiring!
Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of startup life is when we get to expand. We are hiring a ScrumMaster, and I’m SUPER happy with the job description that we assembled. Please do not hesitate to contact me if interested.
ScrumMaster
RideCharge, the DC-based technology startup that is revolutionizing ground transportation with Taxi Magic, is seeking a ScrumMaster to facilitate for one of its Agile teams.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-learner with proven experience. We are seeking someone who can explain the basics of scrum in simple terms, but who also has experience facilitating solutions in complicated scenarios. Everyone at Taxi Magic is passionate about the work that they’re doing; you should be too.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as ScrumMaster for one Agile team
- Enforce the rules set forth by the team
- Enforce the rules set forth by Scrum, including facilitation of its ceremonies
- Establish and maintain an Agile dashboard
- Coordinate across multiple teams for complex projects and integrations
Required Skills:
- Experience facilitating Agile teams or in technology project management
- Charismatic and humble (we are a servant leaders)
- Demonstrated focus on continuing education and learning
- Ability to recognize the “right” amount of documentation for a user story, and to fill in the gaps when necessary
Desired:
- Certified ScrumMaster
- Publication, blogging, or public speaking about Agile
- Involvement in technology meetups and conferences
Retrospective Hero Pt. 2
Another outstanding sprint; another outstanding retrospective. The theme this round is “A Land Before Time”. Our team is represented by the blue, bridge-crossing dinosaur. The team then drew things that impeded our progress, or helped us to arrive safely at our destination. The result is epic and insightful:
Sprint Retrospective
Creative retrospectives are the way to go.