PinnedPublished inManagement MattersThe Software Manager MinimumYou’ve been writing code for years (possibly longer) and have been promoted to Software Development Manager (or all its variants of Senior…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
PinnedThe New Remote Leader (It’s Okay)There is a lot of guidance out there about everything you need to be doing as a remote leader. And a good portion of that is good. The…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
What Goes into a Design ReviewI get asked to do Design Reviews out of the blue every now and again — and I dread them — primarily because I don’t know what I’m being…2h ago2h ago
Your Meetings Tell a StoryAttending a great meeting should be like seeing a great movie in the theatre for the first time. You should leave the room talking about…2d ago2d ago
What you Bring to your TeamMany years ago, I remember a team member rushing to get me to jump in on a final interview with a great resource that would be incredible…Jan 221Jan 221
How to End Your MeetingsYou can start your meetings well and have them go sideways quickly.Jan 14Jan 14
Questions to Always Ask at WorkshopsWhen I first engage with teams on leadership and or technical development challenges, I love to do a workshop with them.Jan 9Jan 9
Why is TechDebt always a New Year Question?Every New Year, I see a familiar refrain in the first new posts of the New Year.Jan 7Jan 7
What’s Taking up Headspace with Your Team?“Okay, so when you compile this, don’t forget to flip this switch, check if that config exists, and then make sure you have permission to…Jan 6Jan 6
