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Mark Johnson is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Michigan Software Labs. Mark is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and a frequent writer and speaker on topics such as technology, culture, and business. Michigan Software Labs won the Inc. Best Places To Work Award, Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, and were rated a Global Technology Leader by Clutch. Mark received the GR200 award for being one of the 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan from the Grand Rapids Business Journal and the 40 under 40.
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Here are three ways smart executives are tackling their current challenges.
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May 22, 2024
Should you develop your new software using the Agile or Shape Up method? Here's how to know.
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Jan 18, 2024
Here are three things to watch out for as you search for the perfect digital collaborator.
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Successful custom software development involves more than coding expertise—it also calls for the right team, an effective strategy, and thoughtful scaling considerations.
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Jan 20, 2023
Here's what to do if your business has just been hacked. With cyber at an all-time high in today's marketplace, it's practically impossible to avoid putting your business at risk if you don't have the proper tools and a response plan already in place. But it's important not to blame yourself or your team if your company has fallen victim because you didn't see it coming. Instead, stop and think more strategically before you make any rash decisions about how to overcome the temporary crisis. Below are 10 experts from Fast Company Executive Board who can help you and your team implement the best strategies to come out on top and maintain credibility in the industry you represent.
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Apply these strategies to enhance your team's performance levels and standards. To set your team up for success and the confidence to meet department expectations and throughout the company, it's critical to start the conversation early. Providing clear context, consistently, about big-picture goals and objectives will encourage employees to stay accountable, collaborate effectively, and become even more invested as they learn more about the "why." Below, 16 Fast Company Executive Board members are sharing their tips to inspire individuals, motivate teamwork, and achieve better outcomes.
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Michigan Software Labs
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Michigan Software Labs develops custom mobile, web, and Internet of Things (IoT) software for clients ranging from locally owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as a leader in UX/UI design, with millions of end-users to date, Michigan Software Labs was named one of the Top UX Design Companies in the U.S. by Clutch and the Inc. Best Places to Work Award. Learn more about them at https://michiganlabs.com.