Best Practices for Proposing Improvements to Your Development Team

Jake Everhart Agile, Articles, Consulting, Project Management, Soft Skills Leave a Comment

Working within a software development team has tremendous benefits, but it also comes with its share of complications. One of those complications is inertia โ€“ the more people who get used to a process or a certain set of tools, the more difficult it can be to introduce changes. Maybe this manifests in a positive way, where repetition and familiarity …

From Chaos to Clarity: How We Bring Structure to Struggling Development Teams

Kent Lautenschlager All Industries, Consulting, Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Keyhole, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Videos Leave a Comment

Struggling development teams often find themselves stuck in patterns that seem hard to break. These challenges can slow progress and make it tough to regain focus. Weโ€™ve seen this many times and know that real improvement starts by looking at how the teamโ€™s systems and processes can be better aligned to support them. In this post, weโ€™ll share how we …

Keyhole Software Earns Top-10 Spot in Kansas City Corporate Challenge 2025

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Keyhole Software reflects on another rewarding season of the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, highlighting the teamwork, energy, and community spirit that made this year one to remember.

What to Expect When You Bring in a Keyhole Consultant

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An experienced partner can make all the difference when youโ€™re working on a software project. Bringing in a Keyhole consultant means adding someone to your team who knows how to help you reach your goals. Our consultants donโ€™t just write code. They integrate with your team to keep your project moving and support you in the best way possible. In …

Communication: The Importance of Feedback Loops

Lynn Brownlee Agile, Articles, Soft Skills 2 Comments

Effective communication isnโ€™t just about sending messages; itโ€™s about knowing they landed, were understood, and acted upon. In agile software teams, short feedback loops are one of the most powerful ways to reduce misunderstandings and build alignment. Hereโ€™s why they matter and how to build themโ€”both inside and outside the development team room.

โ€œThe hardest part of any project is communication.โ€ ~Lynn Brownlee