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The Impact of AI Tool on Engineering at ANZ Bank

April 28, 2024

This issue explores AI's transformative role in engineering, career strategies inspired by Tarzan, the importance of coaching for leadership, effective feedback techniques, and the chaotic journey of startup success.

Measuring Developer Productivity via Humans

April 21, 2024

This issue explores measuring developer productivity through human insights, the value of a "WTF Notebook" for problem-solving, and tips for effective progress updates. Plus, insights on managing platform support challenges.

On Generating Ideas

April 14, 2024

In this issue, explore innovative team ideation strategies, uncover the secrets of high-performing teams, debate the tolerance of "brilliant jerks," discover appreciation's impact in the workplace, and learn about effective incident management.

Using Metrics to Measure Individual Developer Performance

April 07, 2024

In this issue, explore effective ways to measure developer performance, communicate difficult decisions, and cultivate high agency. Plus, learn about mentorship tools for talent development and the pitfalls of vanity metrics.

How to talk about deadlines at work

April 01, 2024

In this issue, explore effective strategies for discussing deadlines at work, timeless advice that resonates, and insights on reliability in complex systems. Plus, discover what defines a tech company today.

Leadership requires taking some risk

March 24, 2024

In this issue, we explore leadership through risk-taking, the balance of innovation, strategic planning with the 3 Horizons framework, and insights on persistence and success. Gain valuable perspectives for your growth journey.

An Engineering Leader's Job Search Algorithm

March 17, 2024

In this issue, explore an engineering leader's job search algorithm, learn how DORA metrics boosted performance at booking.com, and discover effective project breakdown techniques. Plus, insights on value maximization and service level agreements.

How to be a good listener

March 10, 2024

In this issue, explore the art of listening, the importance of actionable feedback, and strategies for managing negative behavior. Plus, uncover insights on maintenance windows and leveraging Parkinson's Law for efficiency.

How Does Working From Home Influence Teamwork?

March 03, 2024

In this issue, explore how remote work impacts teamwork, discover cloud resilience patterns, learn about effective leadership in uncertainty, and gain insights on conducting behavioral interviews and addressing ignored workplace issues.

Your First Year as a CTO

February 25, 2024

This issue covers essential insights for new CTOs, leadership strategies, accountability in software metrics, the challenges of hiring experienced engineers, and the journey from engineer to manager.

Cutting software waste

February 18, 2024

This issue tackles software waste reduction, enhancing GenAI applications, and insights on operational health. Plus, explore McDonald’s reusable workflows and a framework for bold product decisions. Don't miss the must-read management books for tech leaders.

How to hire low experience, high potential people

February 11, 2024

This issue explores hiring high-potential candidates, the nuances of roadmaps in software teams, effective feedback strategies, key components of an engineering growth framework, and a quiz to assess your fit for engineering management.

The Snow Melts at the Periphery

February 04, 2024

This issue explores leadership insights, from staying connected with the outside world to refining customer engagement. Discover strategies for stronger positioning and team dynamics, plus a fresh perspective on organizational structure.

Navigating ambiguity

January 28, 2024

This issue dives into navigating ambiguity in engineering, balancing team cultures, fixing broken teams, and celebrating unconventional outcomes. Plus, discover the role of the Subtractionist in enhancing team velocity.

Cathedral vs Bazaar People Management

January 21, 2024

In this issue, we explore contrasting people management styles, bridge-building decisions, challenges of long-term projects, effective executive presentations, and the importance of context in team influence.

Incentives and the Cobra Effect

January 14, 2024

This issue explores the unintended consequences of incentives, the importance of cultural shifts, the value of performance reviews, investing in tech debt, and the need for clear communication within teams.

Why Should You Become An Engineering Manager?

January 07, 2024

Welcome back. 🎉 Dive into this issue with insights on engineering management, diverse hiring strategies, tool canonicity, the roles of architects and tech leads, and the often-overlooked importance of security in startups.

Simple sabotage for software

December 17, 2023

In this festive final issue of the year, we explore strategies to enhance productivity, from addressing process debt to defining product leadership. Discover insights on shipping fast and increasing product velocity. Happy holidays. 🎄✨

Just Hire Talented People and Empower Them

December 10, 2023

In this issue, explore empowering talent, navigating change with kindness, mastering annual planning for engineering, and embracing asynchronous collaboration for distributed teams. Plus, discover a creative take on mapping your career.

The Fairytale Narrative: Structured strategic planning

December 03, 2023

In this issue, explore strategic planning through fairytales with Jason Cohen, tackle team synchronization with Mark Seemann, and uncover the roots of technical debt with Benji Weber. Dive into problem-solving with Will Larson's insights.