Keep Projects on Track: A Mindset and Toolkit for Modern Software Teams

IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY

Are your software projects struggling with scope creep, shifting deadlines, or frustrated stakeholders? This session will share how RIVET manages product development projects with clarity, focus, and consistency—so teams can deliver results without burning out.

You’ll walk away with:

Philosophy: A practical product development mindset that balances vision with execution.

Tactics: Lightweight processes and meetings that keep teams aligned and effective.

Scope: Proven approaches to manage scope while keeping stakeholders engaged and satisfied.

Whether you oversee entire projects, lead a team, or contribute to a specific piece of the work, you’ll gain actionable strategies to keep projects on track and deliver outcomes that make everyone feel like a winner.

About the Speaker:
Phil Borel is a seasoned software engineering leader with experience spanning early-stage startups and large-scale enterprises. He has served as a founding engineer helping build products from the ground up, as well as an engineering manager guiding teams within established organizations. Currently, Phil is an Engineering Manager at RIVET Work and an organizer of the Detroit Software Developers meetup, where he helps grow and connect the local tech community.

IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY - How to find us:
Suite #250, Call Onorio at +1 (248) 425-8634 if you need to be let in.