Phase 2 is the only Oklahoma company to make both the Best Workplaces and Inc. 5000 list OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 15, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma City-based technology solutions consultancy, recently received recognition from Inc. magazine for both its internal culture and strong business growth. The company was included on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list for the third year in a row and debuted on the Inc. 5000 list. It is the only Oklahoma company to make both lists this year. The Best Workplaces...

Clinton has been with Phase 2 for more than two decades OKLAHOMA CITY (June 27, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions consultancy, has named Heath Clinton Chief Executive Officer. Company founder Mark Towler remains active with the company as chairman. Clinton has been with Phase 2 for more than two decades and most recently served as president and chief operating officer. In his new role, he will retain his title as president and be responsible for the company’s strategic...

Software engineering as an industry has shifted away from waterfall software development life-cycle practices to embrace an agile model of iterative development. The added flexibility and collaborative focus of the agile methodology allows for increased efficiency and adaptability during software development discovery so you can streamline and accelerate the delivery of your products. For teams who have been deeply entrenched in the waterfall mindset, switching to a leaner approach can seem daunting. Phase 2’s approach aims to build trust through transitions...

As Phase 2’s 25th year continues, I’ll be sharing reflections & lessons learned over the first quarter century of Phase 2. Enhance your personal business journey through this series of blog posts. Part 1 is all about our company culture. Culture: Your Personality Matters A mentor once said to me, "culture is what you tolerate." It is a company's personality that shapes how things are done. All companies have a culture, but do you intentionally shape yours or let it evolve...

(AKA: Keys to Building Amazing Software) Building amazing software doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a disciplined team who understands the importance of key principals, or cornerstones of software. These key principles set the foundation for a successful piece of software. Software that’s both rewarding for the end users as well as the team responsible for building it. In part one, we talked about the first two cornerstones of software that set the foundation needed for a project to succeed....