https://carlsson.tech/ Stay updated with the latest projects and blog posts from Carlsson Tech. en-us https://carlsson.tech/read/how-covid-changed-the-standup https://carlsson.tech/read/how-covid-changed-the-standup Standups were never really about the format. Remote work didn’t break them - it made it clear why they exist in the first place. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:36:02 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/team-agile-maturity-questionnaire https://carlsson.tech/read/team-agile-maturity-questionnaire A practical Agile maturity questionnaire designed to assess how independently a team operates. Includes scoring guidance and management considerations to help determine the right level of external support. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:14:33 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/i-did-a-thing---and-now-i-have-two-bots https://carlsson.tech/read/i-did-a-thing---and-now-i-have-two-bots To ramp back up after ~5 years away from professional coding, I started building things in my spare time. This website was one of those projects. I also spent time on Docker, Spark, and generally getting back into a systems mindset. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:30:59 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-4 https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-4 In the previous post, we introduced a questionnaire-based tool to assess Agile maturity. Once you've collected the data, what comes next? How do you use those results to make better decisions as a coach, engineering manager, or leader? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:30:11 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-3 https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-3 In our first two posts, we explored why measuring Agile maturity matters and walked through the five maturity levels teams progress through—from Fully Supported to Self-Organized. But how do you actually measure where a team stands? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:29:53 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-2 https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity-part-2 In the previous post, we explored why measuring Agile maturity is essential and how it complements Bruce Tuckman’s model of team development. Now it’s time to look at the five maturity levels in detail. Each level represents a distinct phase in a team’s evolution—from heavily supported to fully self-organizing. Understanding these stages helps Agile coaches and managers provide the right support at the right time. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:27:41 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity https://carlsson.tech/read/from-guidance-to-independence-measuring-agile-team-maturity If you've ever worked on an Agile team, you've probably seen first-hand that not all teams operate at the same level of effectiveness, autonomy, or clarity. Some need hands-on guidance just to run a daily stand-up; others seem to run themselves like a well-oiled machine. But how can we assess where a team is on its journey—and more importantly, how do we tailor support to help them grow? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:26:45 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/project/carlssontech-technical-description https://carlsson.tech/project/carlssontech-technical-description Built to regain my technical edge, this full-stack VPS project forced me to own everything—auth, security, data, and delivery. It’s not perfect, but it’s hardened through trial, error, and a refusal to let things break silently. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:59:34 GMT Erik Carlsson https://carlsson.tech/read/off-to-new-adventures https://carlsson.tech/read/off-to-new-adventures Fri, 02 May 2025 08:01:58 GMT Erik Carlsson