The engineering manager role explained

The engineering manager role explained

A grounded explanation of the engineering manager role and its responsibilities, organized into categories like keeping the individual and the team healthy, covering psychological safety, alignment, feedback, onboarding, and direction.

September 26, 2022 · 9 min
Getting things done with to-do lists

Getting things done with to-do lists

A practical experiment in using a to-do list to run work and home life: why offloading tasks from your brain works, how I categorize them, the pitfalls to avoid, and which app to pick.

July 18, 2022 · 6 min
Conflict resolution: practical guide for leaders

Conflict resolution: practical guide for leaders

A practical guide to workplace conflict for team leaders: the common causes, the difference between negative and positive conflict, your role in resolving it, and a step-by-step resolution strategy.

July 26, 2021 · 6 min
Make your new recruiter work for you

Make your new recruiter work for you 🧑‍💻

How to hire and work with your first technical recruiter: defining the role requirements, using realistic work assignments, aligning expectations, and keeping continuous two-way feedback so the recruiter truly strengthens the team.

May 15, 2021 · 5 min
4 easy steps for better onboarding

4 easy steps for better onboarding 🏄

A practical four-step approach to employee onboarding: define roles and owners, build a checklist, turn it into a reusable template, and ask new joiners for feedback.

May 4, 2021 · 3 min