Priceless find Someone posted a recommendation for this book on one of the LeadDev Slack channels. I always considered recruiters partners rather than merely a “resource”, so I became interested in the book as a way to learn more about that world. It promised to show recruitment from within, and then I discovered that it […]
In the complex world of software engineering, high-level estimates play a critical role in guiding project planning and resource allocation.
Engineering leaders often find HLEs daunting due to inherent uncertainty, pressure for commitments, potential scope changes, blame games, and the challenge of conveying complexity to non-technical stakeholders.
Based on my journey, this blog post explores the factors influencing high-level estimates in software engineering.
As we learned that an office move was coming up, there were discussions regarding the pros and cons of two approaches to office seating: flex desks and reserved spaces. Both are very different office space arrangements, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
In this post, I want to share the highlights of some of the talks and compare the pros and cons of both approaches to office seating. Even though the terms are self-explanatory, let’s define both before we dive deeper.
The idea behind delegation is clear: to free up time to focus on other important work while offering your team opportunities for growth and development. It sounds simple, yet, it’s hard to do, and there’s no good instruction manual to it.
In this blog post, I will share some advice inspired by a great book on career development called Rise.
Explaining the engineering manager role is not a new subject. Nevertheless, the EM function is often defined differently depending on the company, its size, and even the market it operates. In this post, I offer my version of it, in an attempt to provide a new, valuable perspective. Fun fact: this is the first piece […]
Is this another piece on to-do lists? Yes and no: we will cover the topic of using a to-do list for work, however, from a highly practical standpoint.
In this post, I will discuss conflict in the workplace, its importance for a healthy team, and a few approaches to handling it successfully.
Conflict management is probably not the most exciting element of a manager’s job. Still, it is a big part of it and can not be left “for later”.
Conflict buildup is easy to sweep under the rug, yet there are some of the very evident consequences of doing that.
Your team is growing, and hiring has to scale proportionally. It’s a great moment to consider adding some power to the team by getting a recruitment professional on board. It is also worth remembering that the recruiter is the face of your company in the talent pool. Often, the recruiter will be the only person candidates will come in contact with.
These are all very valid reasons to make sure your new recruiter works for you and truly helps strengthen the team
Onboarding process is a defining moment in how well a new colleague starts their journey in your organisation. Onboarding can be time-consuming and a bit hectic, especially if hiring is happening at a fast pace. Not having an efficient process may also quickly cripple people’s schedules