The people behind Programming Pool — stories, experiences and the values that define an IT team with experience since 2001.
A simple, visual, and deeply human framework for taking the pulse of your team. The CMO team came together for a retrospective meeting, during which the “sailboat” method was used to identify issues, challenges, and positive aspects from the recent phase of the project. There are moments...
We all tend to think of team building as an opportunity to take a break from the office, maybe even a temporary escape from the daily routine. However, what we didn’t expect from the team-building event organized at Vadu Crișului was how much it would shift our...
Q. Please introduce yourself, and tell us about your background! A. “Every soldier carries a marshal’s baton in his knapsack.” I have been working in IT for over 23 years, PPR being the second company I work for, and Napoleon Bonaparte’s words guided me at the beginning...
Q. Can you tell us a few words about yourself, your hobbies, interests? A. I am an IT engineer, age 44 (still young 🙂 ); my hobbies are watches and cars. Q. Describe your team in 3 words! A. Good guys, high professional level ( more than...
Today, more than ever, employees want to find meaning in their work; they want to know the purpose for which they are working. This relevant search for meaning is now at the top of the candidate’s list of priorities, but it is inextricably linked to the relationship...
A performance evaluation supports the alignment of organizational and employee goals. Our primary goal is to know whether our teammate is on the right career path. It’s essential to put the right person in the proper role to allow them to grow. In the appropriate position, intrinsic...
Q. Tell us a few things about yourself. What does no one know about you? A. I am always a happy and well-disposed person. I spend my free time on the micro-farm I manage. Q. What do you enjoy most about your role? What do you like...
Q. How did you join Programming Pool? A. I joined Programming Pool through a colleague from college. I wanted to work as a software developer very much, and I found out that a colleague of mine works here. I asked him if the company needed recruits, and he...
Working from home is not something you pick up overnight. It would help if you had discipline, the right environment, and a good work ethic to finish all your tasks. Even if you are a freelancer who works from home or you are a full-time employee who...
Q. Tell us a few things about yourself. What would we most likely find you doing at the weekend? A. I would say that I am a positive person, always open to new challenges, and I want to be the best version of myself every day. Weekends...