Innovation Starts with Listening: Co-Creating Software with End Users

Innovation

Innovation is key. But with our race to innovate, it’s tempting to focus on speed, features, and technical brilliance. But the most transformative software solutions often don’t begin with code, but rather conversation. People are drivers of innovation. At Improving and Imaginet, we’ve learned that the key to building impactful technology lies in a simple but often overlooked principle: listen first. The Myth of the Lone Innovator There’s a common myth in tech that innovation is born in isolation. That it comes about through the genius of a developer or the vision of a product owner, poring over code and technology. In reality, the best software is co-created. It’s shaped … Read more

How We Stay Curious: Learning and Growing as a Team

How We Stay Curious

Growth is the hallmark of good business. Staying on top of industry trends, learning new skills, and understanding shifts in the market help deliver better products and services to clients. This blog will detail how we stay curious and what we do to make sure we are always learning and growing as a team. Gaining new skills and experiences has always been important to the Improving Winnipeg team. It was that way when we were Imaginet and it continues to be an essential part of how we operate as Improving Winnipeg. Remote Work and Staying Curious Is there a way to learn and grow as a team when most of … Read more

Empathy in Tech and Business: A Hidden Superpower

Empathy in Tech and Business

With the amount of innovation and rapid change, empathy might seem like it’s nice to have in a business, but not essential. A soft skill, if you will. At Improving, we believe the opposite: empathy is a superpower. Empathy in tech and business is the quiet force behind stronger teams, better products, and more meaningful relationships with our clients and communities. What Is Empathy and What Does it Mean in a Business Context? Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In tech and business, it means listening deeply to clients’ needs, as opposed to just their requirements. Empathy also lends a hand in creating inclusive environments … Read more