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From industry trends to the future of work, here you'll find insights and updates from leading voices across The Adaptavist Group family of brands.
Nick Fine on how to discover and develop what people really need

How to discover and develop what people really need

Establishing what people really need – and will pay for – is essential in product development. But it's often something teams can lose sight of. The challenge isn't having ideas or even shipping them quickly, it's keeping sight of those needs. The good news? There's a well-established approach that helps individuals and teams explore, evaluate and communicate to create effective products.
by Dr Nick Fine
on 9 Sept 2026
Meghan Kutz on Why good solutions combine top-down and bottom-up perspectives

Why good solutions combine top-down and bottom-up perspectives

As someone who designs work management solutions using monday.com, I spend a lot of time exploring requirements with stakeholders and users. What I've found is that effective solutions need to address both business objectives and user needs. But how do we set about doing that?
by Meghan Kutz
on 7 Sept 2026
A headshot photo of Neal Riley with the text 'The future of junior developers in a vibe coding era' with The Adaptavist Group logo

The future of junior developers in a vibe coding era

Vibe coding speeds up delivery, but is it hurting junior developers? Find out how junior developers need to evolve and what companies can do to support them.
by Neal Riley
on 28 Aug 2026
Image of Nick Fine with his name, text reading 'Principal UX Research Consultant and Strategist' and 'How to support neurodiversity in the tech industry'.

How to support neurodiversity in the tech industry

Cognitive diversity has been shown to yield positive outcomes in the tech industry. Learn why and how your company can support an inclusive and neurodiverse workforce.
by Dr Nick Fine
on 13 Aug 2026
Headshot photo of Steph Smith next to text of her name, 'How to rescue your team from a creative rut and inspire fresh ideas', and The Adaptavist Group logo

How to rescue your team from a creative rut and inspire fresh ideas

It's natural for creative teams to eventually struggle to find time and motivation for new ideas every day. Find out how this low-pressure workshop can re-energise creativity and motivate your team.
by Steph Smith
on 12 Aug 2026
Jamie Echlin, Principal Consultant - Where is the value in software development now? Featuring Jamie Echlin's headshot and decorative swirls.

Where is the value in software development now?

AI has changed software development, shifting value from writing code to understanding customer problems, choosing what matters, and using AI to build solutions that deliver real value.
by Jamie Echlin
on 11 Aug 2026