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New article ➡️ Your Guide to Developing an Effective Brand Strategy 📑 A brand strategy is the basis for developing your dream brand. It’s a business need and the first step to take when launching your brand. It's a long-term plan that outlines the business specifics of a brand. Encompassing core elements that define its identity in the market, it sets the brand up to achieve its goals 🎯 This strategy is inclusive of all decisions about marketing. If a good brand strategy with strong core elements of consistent messaging and market positioning is followed, it retains customers and enhances repeat business. Plus, a recognized brand, trusted by customers can scale its prices to achieve high profit margins. In easier words, it’s an accumulation of thought-out decisions you’ve made to guarantee a trouble-free, successful business 🏆 #brand #brandstrategy #brandmarketing #iteratorshq https://lnkd.in/dPaXi2zK

Attending Art Basel Miami earlier this month offered a look into the dynamic interplay between art and technology, highlighting their increasingly blurred boundaries 🔗 The most captivating aspect for us was the discussions surrounding the impact of digital technology, including AI and blockchain, on both artistic practices and the art market. Artists shared that these tools are becoming integral to the creative process, facilitating new avenues for expression and interactivity. At the same time, art industry stakeholders highlighted the impact these technologies have on art trends, market dynamics, and business strategies 🖼️ The panels addressed questions about the future of art in a digital age, considering the opportunities and challenges that come with this integration. The event underscored a trend: the convergence of art and technology opens new pathways for creativity and engagement. As professionals working on art-related projects, we contribute to this development. By understanding the art market and staying at the forefront of technological advancements, we can offer vital services in this evolving landscape 🔥 #artmarket #artbasel #artbaselmiami #artbasel2024 #iteratorshq

New article ➡️ Data Labeling: Unlocking the Potential of Machine Learning 🔖 Data labeling is your one-stop solution to end frustrations due to inaccurate data and create the most competent ML model. Data labeling is all about identifying and annotating data with tags based on its properties for understanding and accurate predictions. Consider a hospital where a radiologist labels X-rays of patients showing multiple diseases and conditions. They label the data showing arthritis, chest infections, and pneumonia against the X-rays that do not show these issues. Machine learning will detect what X-rays should look like for patients diagnosed with the respective diseases. The radiologist will continuously monitor the quality of the output the machine learning model generates to reinstate accuracy 🦾 Accurately labeled data—or the ground truth—ensures the model is trained on high-quality data. On the other hand, mislabeling or a lack of labeling can lead to a dysfunctional algorithm. Thus, the more accurately the data is labeled, the more reliable the decision-making process will be. Businesses use this efficient practice to visualize trends and patterns effectively 📈 In our guide, we’ve explored what data labeling is, its methods and types, as well as some deeper insights into how you should go about it. Check it out. #DataLabeling #MachineLearning #ML #IteratorsHQ https://lnkd.in/dN4B9T3J

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New article ➡️ A Comprehensive Guide on Project Folder Organization 🖇️ Organization is imperative in having a structured approach. In fields like programming, with good file organization, there’s limited need for rework, and it minimizes project delays. Teams can share spaces without conflicts, knowing where and what they need to access and keep the productivity flowing 🏄 Ignoring file organization can lead to unwanted consequences, especially in organizations where team members need to collaborate efficiently. In our article, we have covered why it’s important to implement well-defined project management structures, how to do it, and the associated benefits. We discussed all the small components that will lead to a successful project folder organization 💪 Check it out! #iteratorshq https://lnkd.in/dPNrZsbM

New article ➡️ Team Principles of DoD (Definition of Done) and Kanban Policies 🔔 Picture launching a new feature, only to find later that it is riddled with bugs and lacking proper documentation. This could lead to poor user experiences or even app store rejections. However, by utilizing the Definition of Done (DoD) and Kanban, such issues can be prevented. These tools are invaluable in Agile software development 💡 DoD and Kanban serve as powerful aids in product management, enabling teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule and within budget. The DoD specifies what it means for a task or feature to be complete, while Kanban visualizes the workflow to achieve those goals efficiently. Though distinct, these methodologies work together to guide teams toward achieving clear objectives, fostering transparency, and facilitating accountability 🎯 When implemented correctly, DoD and Kanban not only accelerate processes, but also cultivate a strong, effective team culture, which is essential for long-term success. Incorporating DoD and Kanban into your team's workflow ensures consistent quality and rapid project delivery 💥 Modern development teams utilize DoD to standardize tasks and uphold quality benchmarks. Simultaneously, they harness Kanban's visual design, work-in-progress limits, and explicit policies to manage workflow, address bottlenecks, and collaborate effectively. Our article delves into DoD and Kanban concepts, examining how to craft an effective DoD, visualize it using Kanban, and measure success along the way. We also addressed common challenges and how to scale DoD and Kanban practices for larger Agile projects. Check it out. #Kanban #DefinitionOfDone #IteratorsHQ https://lnkd.in/dvQ2zs9J

New article ➡️ Managing Service Contracts: Strategies for Reliable System Integrations 📃 As businesses become more complex, their operations are increasingly made up of smaller services from many providers. To keep all these services working together, stakeholders must manage system integration contracts. These service contracts govern the terms of interaction between systems, outlining everything from the kind of data that will be exchanged to how errors should be handled and how well an input should work. A clearly defined contract ensures that different components can exchange information, even if they’re built with different languages or frameworks. It allows for the creation of integrated systems that are stable, effective, and scalable. Whether it’s selecting the right communication protocol, performing data validation, handling errors, or optimizing through compression and encoding, every part of a service contract adds resilience and performance to your systems. Service contracts are not just technical spec sheets; they are the roadmap to easy interaction and set expectations for all integration partners. By implementing thoughtful strategies like content negotiation, versioning, and security, your integrations can adapt without affecting workflow. Our article describes strategies for designing and maintaining robust service contracts. We looked at what message formats to support and the role of data validation and error handling. You’ll also learn about strategies for versioning and content negotiation to keep things running smoothly when services inevitably change 🎯 #SystemIntegrations #IteratorsHQ https://lnkd.in/dMmvyvks

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Last week, we took part in the 19th International Congress PMIP (Project Management Institute Poland) Chapter. It occurred under the theme "Waves of Transformations: Emotions, Ethics, Environment." 🌎 This edition focused on addressing the future of project management in the context of a growing need for change, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving long-term results. The congress aimed to provide a platform for independent experts in project management to discuss, question, and share visions for reform. As Poland's largest event of this kind, the PMI Congress spanned three days with workshops and lectures enhancing project management skills. It gathered 300 participants and included 30 speakers and trainers who presented speeches, conducted workshops, and ran the International PMIthon that let attendees apply their skills in realistic scenarios. Networking and a gala facilitated new business connections 🎯 The congress also had the support of various partners, including Iterators, which contributed to the event's execution. Moreover, Daria Biskup, Iterators' project manager, was the mastermind behind the entire event. Her strategic planning and coordination skills were instrumental in bringing together the diverse elements of the congress, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants. Iterators' managing partners Łukasz Sowa and Jacek Głodek participated actively, reinforcing Iterators' commitment to staying at the forefront of PM trends and fostering an ethically focused industry. Overall, the congress enabled project management professionals to refine their skills, emphasizing emotional, ethical, and environmental priorities 💪 #pmicongress #pmipolandchapter #iteratorshq

Proud to announce that Łukasz Sowa, the managing partner at #IteratorsHQ, will contribute to YavaConf 2024 as a member of the Program Council. His expertise will ensure the high quality of the presentations 🚀 #yavaconf #yavaconf2024