The Modern Blog

Thoughts on Firm Effeciency

Insights, tools, and strategies for firm optimization.

Product

Clicks & Splinters

Unnecessary clicks in software are like splinters—small, painful, and a sign of poor design that pushes users away.
Roy Keely
May 20, 2025
See all our posts
Product

Clicks & Splinters

Unnecessary clicks in software are like splinters—small, painful, and a sign of poor design that pushes users away.
Roy Keely
May 20, 2025
Product

In the Elements: Nature, Software, and Shared Truths

There’s only one way to build a software company now: leadership has to live in the elements.
Roy Keely
May 20, 2025
Technology

The Case for Flexibility: Rethinking the Systems That Shape Our Work

Flexibility isn’t a trend—it’s the new essential. Systems must evolve to support real-life complexity, not constrain it.
Casey Hyland
May 20, 2025
Services

The Software Industrial Complex: Why CPA Firms Deserve a Fresh Approach

A guide to troubleshooting common issues faced in Content Management Systems.
Roy Keely
February 5, 2025