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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
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Getting things done with to-do lists
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.
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Conflict resolution: practical guide for leaders
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…
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Make your new recruiter work for you 🧑💻
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…