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Automate resource adjustments for Amazon EC2 with Opsgenie Actions, a use case
Opsgenie Actions enable you to automate manual, repetitive tasks so that your resources are freed up to concentrate on higher-value work. This blog post is the second in a series of use cases in which we discuss how Opsgenie works with various third-party automation platforms to automate these traditionally manual tasks—right from the Opsgenie console or mobile […]
When it comes to system metrics, skip vanity and promote transparency
This is a guest post from Charlie von Metzradt, Cofounder of Hosted Graphite. At Hosted Graphite, our users rely on us for a heavy-duty component of their business: monitoring their stack. This is a responsibility we take very seriously and we realize how critical it is for a user to know right away whether the problem […]
How to build a daily habit tracker in Trello (and reach those goals!)
Every start to a new year is the opportunity to try something new and different. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the previous year, analyze what worked and what didn’t, and to make plans to improve certain or all areas of your life.
From value-add to strategic partner: Technical Account Managers
When the National Bank of Canada set off on a cultural and digital transformation, the most important objective was putting people first, both their clients and employees. They needed better transparency and collaboration across teams, and knew that consolidating and standardizing their applications would help them achieve this. All the while, a single instance of […]
What my hair can teach you about UX design
How a designer used a comprehensive product design process to tackle her kinky-curly hair and increase empathy for cultural diversity.
3 ways to approach goal setting as a team (and actually enjoy the process)
When a triathlon starts with the swim leg of the race, all the athletes rush into the water at once, stirring up sand and sediment until the ocean is a messy, brown version of its former clear self. Wading into the waters of goal setting as a team often feels the same way—rushed and murky.
How to shorten your feedback loops (and reduce your team’s stress)
You’re working on a project — let’s say it’s a presentation to introduce a new initiative at your company. What is a feedback loop? A feedback loop is a system that collects, synthesizes, and responds to information in order to produce a higher quality outcome. In short, it’s what collaboration with your team should look […]
The ultimate guide to effective team building activities
Team building is about much more than trust falls and holiday dinners. It’s about getting shit done with people you can count on. Here’s how to do it.
Exclude files from the new pull request experience
To improve your code review experience in Bitbucket Cloud, repository administrators now have the ability to exclude files from pull requests using pattern matching.
Protect your work life balance – take a real sick day
Not using sick days costs yourself and the people around you. Here’s why you should use your sick leave to rest from home – not work from home.
Optimize communications for your continuous integration and continuous delivery process
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is becoming a standard process in organizations that embrace agile development. CI/CD tools like Bitbucket, Bamboo and Jenkins can help by automating many of the build and deployment steps. However, there are still situations where human intervention is required and Opsgenie can make sure the right responders are notified […]
How to rescue your New Year resolutions by working smarter
Change is hard and willpower fades fast. But don’t give up yet! Use these strategies and techniques from the Team Playbook to stay the course.
Research shows productive teams do these 3 things
Everyone wants to be more productive, especially at work. Here are the three pillars of team productivity you need to get the job done, and enjoy it, too.
How to facilitate your best offsite meeting ever
Offsite meetings don’t need a fancy venue or catered lunch to succeed. Successful offsites need thoughtful facilitation that emphasizes the human factor.
