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Short review: “Search in Plain Sight”
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
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Planning with confidence: high-level estimates in software projects
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…
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Office space: flex desks vs. reserved spaces 🔥
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…
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The delegation spectrum
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…
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The engineering manager role explained
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