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
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
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 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
How We Structure Our Project Teams
At Detroit Labs, we work in delivery teams (also known as project teams). Each role has significant importance and brings its perspective, knowledge, and experience to the whole team and the client — and therefore to the project. As Detroit