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A JavaScript framework that allows rapid development of native Android and IOS apps.
A JavaScript framework maintained by Facebook that's ideal for building complex, modern user interfaces within single page web apps.
A server side programming language known for its ease of use and speed of development.
A lightweight and efficient backend javascript framework for web apps.
An interpreted high-level programming language great for general purpose programming.
A JavaScript framework maintained by Google that addresses many of the challenges encountered when building single-page apps.
A JavaScript framework that allows developers to build large, complex, scalable single-page web applications.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
View a sampling of our work implemented using a variety of our favorite technologies.
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We have vast experience crafting healthcare software development solutions, including UI/UX Design, Application Development, Legacy Healthcare Systems, and Team Augmentation. Our development services help the healthcare industry by enhancing accessibility, productivity, portability, and scalability.
We offer a range of custom software development solutions for education companies of all sizes. We're experts in Education Software Development and specialists in enhancing the learning experience across web, mobile, and conversational UI.
We're experts in developing Custom Software Solutions for the Logistics Industry. Our work offered a whole new and more efficient way for Logistics companies to manage their crucial operations.
We partner with various construction industry organizations to build custom software development solutions. Our Construction Software Development Services allow construction companies to manage projects, resources, and documentation.
We have vast experience crafting healthcare software development solutions, including UI/UX Design, Application Development, Legacy Healthcare Systems, and Team Augmentation. Our development services help the healthcare industry by enhancing accessibility, productivity, portability, and scalability.
We offer a range of custom software development solutions for education companies of all sizes. We're experts in Education Software Development and specialists in enhancing the learning experience across web, mobile, and conversational UI.
We're experts in developing Custom Software Solutions for the Logistics Industry. Our work offered a whole new and more efficient way for Logistics companies to manage their crucial operations.
We partner with various construction industry organizations to build custom software development solutions. Our Construction Software Development Services allow construction companies to manage projects, resources, and documentation.
Learn more about our current job openings and benefits of working at FSL.
Detailed reviews and feedback from past and current clients.
Get to know the Management Team behind FullStack Labs.
Our step-by-step process for designing and developing new applications.
Writings from our team on technology, design, and business.
Get answers to the questions most frequently asked by new clients.
Learn about our company culture and defining principles.
A high level overview of FullStack Labs, who we are, and what we do.
A JavaScript framework that allows rapid development of native Android and IOS apps.
A JavaScript framework maintained by Facebook that's ideal for building complex, modern user interfaces within single page web apps.
A server side programming language known for its ease of use and speed of development.
A lightweight and efficient backend javascript framework for web apps.
An interpreted high-level programming language great for general purpose programming.
A JavaScript framework maintained by Google that addresses many of the challenges encountered when building single-page apps.
A JavaScript framework that allows developers to build large, complex, scalable single-page web applications.
A progressive JavaScript framework known for its approachability, versatility, and performance.
A dynamic programming language used in all sorts of web and mobile applications.
A cross-platform programming language designed to run robust applications on any device.
A UI toolkit used to build natively compiled applications from a single codebase.
A functional programming language that’s ideal for scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform that seamlessly integrates with your business operations.
A high-performance programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.
View a sampling of our work implemented using a variety of our favorite technologies.
View examples of the process we use to build custom software solutions for our clients.
View projects implemented using this javascript framework ideal for building complex, modern user interfaces within single page web apps.
View projects implemented using this framework that allows rapid development of native Android and IOS apps.
View projects implemented using this backend javascript framework for web apps.
View projects implemented using this high-level programming language great for general purpose programming.
View projects implemented using this server side programming language known for its ease of use and speed of development.
Cross-training can be defined as the practice of training people across multiple products or technologies, skills, or processes. As managers, cross-training members of our team provide greater flexibility, scalability, and other benefits.
In a highly specialized team, the absence or withdrawal of any member can create a bottleneck. Also, changing needs and demands for different types of work done by the team can produce over or under capacity —impacting the overall productivity and responsiveness of the team. However, in a team where each person is trained in several types of work, team member absences and demand fluctuations can be handled smoothly. Having a well-cross-trained team that handles both product development and operations will help to streamline activities and provide optimum utilization of team resources, illustrated with the following example:
Consider a small team of three engineers that handles three products and provides both product development and business operations support. Each team member specializes in a single product. The specialists can work on their products comprehensively and quickly.
If new products are continuously added to the mix, specialists will also need to be constantly added, and there will be limited opportunities for scale (as well as low flexibility). Alternatively, if team members are trained on some or all products, adding products without necessarily increasing the team size becomes possible.
As cross-training allows team members to learn new skills, do different types of work, and gain a better understanding of larger processes and goals, it also significantly helps to increase motivation and engagement on the team.
Effective cross-training requires managers to do the following:
The sheet above can be used to map the current skill set of your team. Skill level is defined as:
This sheet will provide high visibility on the areas each team member needs to focus their cross-training on.
For the purposes of collecting data:
Discuss the results with each team member individually and use that information in creating the training plan. Make sure to explain what each level means for each skill to ensure a standardized approach.
For the purposes of planning cross-training:
The sheet above identifies the required number of hours for each training area and the current status.
The sheet above provides a weekly training plan for each team member.
Ensure you also capture the necessary resources required for facilitating training, such as tools, licenses, dedicated time from intermediates and experts, etc. A well-planned and executed cross-training exercise will have two key results for the team:
Ensure complete buy-in from all the team members in training and address any concerns/reservations as quickly as possible. Now let’s look at a practical cross-training example.
A 5-team member BR team needs to support ten different products. Each team member is fully trained on two unique products. In the next month, this team needs to support three more products. The team manager decides to cross-train all 5 team members because:
The manager updates the Skills Matrix for each team and creates a cross-training plan which ensures that by the end of the current quarter, each team member will be trained on three unique products. The expectations for training are clearly listed objectively with target dates. Training results are analyzed weekly, and corrective actions are taken.
Therefore, an effective manager will ensure positive buy-in from all team members participating in cross-training and should work proactively to address any concerns as quickly as possible. Promoting and instilling a culture of long-term team success over short-term individual success is also crucial.
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