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Officially the best place to work in Australia 🎉 And what’s better than one award … three! 😮 🏆 Top Technology Company 🏆 Top Small Organisation 🏆 Overall Winner of any size organisation We’re proud our public handbook was the highlight 📖 Feel free to take a look, take what you like, and hopefully you find it useful. Thank you The Australian Financial Review and Inventium, we’re deeply grateful (and elated!) #AFRBestPlacestoWork2024

ICYMI: SixPivot + SocialProtect = #6 in The Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies! At SixPivot, innovation is not just about technology—it's about people. Our success stems from our unique approach to fostering innovation:  - Our JumpSpiders innovation centre, where we collaborate closely with clients to build and commercialise full SaaS solutions  - Deep expertise in cloud platforms and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and machine learning  - A steadfast commitment to ethical practices and long-term client relationships  - Continuous investment in our team's training and development, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of technological advancements  Proudly resharing this milestone in our mission to make social media safer. Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gtmh-8XN #TechForGood #Innovation #OnlineSafety #SocialProtect #SixPivot

How to Get Great User Story Estimates: A Practical Guide Following his popular post on why estimates matter, James Propert shares six practical strategies for transforming your estimation process: - Capture complete requirements upfront - Account for the full Definition of Done - Use visualisations to surface hidden requirements - Tackle uncertainty with strategic spike stories - Hold focused pre-refinement sessions - Structure estimation sessions for success This second part of our estimation series gives you the tools to move from understanding why estimates matter to making them work in practice. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gDQsMYqq #SoftwareDevelopment #AgileMethodology #ProjectManagement #TeamProductivity

Beyond code: Explore how SixPivot's strategic support, from pre-sales to customer introductions, has been crucial in expanding ORDO's market presence. “For innovators looking to build without boundaries, SixPivot offers more than development services. We establish a partnership that evolves with your business, from MVP to market leader, as we’ve done with Ordo.” - Faith Rees Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gmXV3FVN #StrategicPartnership #SoftwareDevelopment #SixPivot #Ordo

"We're here to deliver incredible product and shopping experiences for customers; we're not here to analyse costs." See how Cloud Ctrl helped Cotton On Group's tech team get back to what matters most. Discover the full story: https://lnkd.in/g5Extxfw #RetailInnovation #CloudCosts #SixPivot

Beyond Software: Driving Cultural Transformation Our collaboration with ANCA CNC Machines, a leader in CNC grinding machines, went far beyond writing code. We're proud to have sparked a significant cultural shift within their organisation. Key impacts:  ➡️ Introduction of modern software practices  ➡️ Transformation of problem-solving approaches  ➡️ Company-wide adoption of a continuous improvement mindset This project embodies our commitment to delivering holistic solutions that drive lasting change. We don't just build software; we help our clients evolve their entire approach to technology and innovation >> https://lnkd.in/gD4WQSEY How has your organisation embraced modern software practices? Share your experiences below. #ContinuousImprovement #SoftwareBestPractices #DigitalTransformation #SixPivot 

It's been a wonderful end to the year, bringing the teams together to celebrate an incredible 2024 in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. 🎄✨ Just a friendly reminder that we'll be taking a well-deserved break from December 20th, returning refreshed on January 6th, 2025. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! #SixPivot #TeamCelebration #HappyHolidays

We couldn't have said it better. What a year we've had! ⬇️ Our team will take a well-deserved break from December 20th and return on January 6th. We wish you all a restful holiday season and a new year of innovation and success.

Why Software Estimates Matter: A Developer's Perspective Most discussions about estimation focus on business impact. But what about the human cost of consistently missed estimates? Our Senior Consultant, James Propert, explores how poor estimates can trigger a vicious cycle of team demotivation and decreased productivity. More importantly, he shares insights on why getting estimates right isn't just about better planning - it's about creating an environment where developers can thrive. Key takeaways: - The psychological impact of consistently missing estimates - How good estimates contribute to developer wellbeing - Why extremely generous estimates aren't the answer Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/g6tHMakt This is part one of a two-part series on mastering software estimates. Part two will dive into practical techniques for better estimation. #SoftwareDevelopment #AgileMethodology #DeveloperWellbeing #TeamCulture

"What version are we running in Test?" It's a simple question that used to take way too many clicks to answer. Follow Senior Developer and Microsoft MVP David Gardiner's journey from hackathon prototype to our newest open source release - the PivotPro Release Dashboard. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gSvyni9D #DevOps #OpenSource #Azure #Innovation #SixPivot