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The myth of many hands
Adding people to a late project may be the most intuitive move to take, but it’s often a bad idea. Here’s why – and a better approach to turning your project around.
What to do *before* you double in size
‘Growing pains’ may be unavoidable, but they don’t have come unexpectedly. Here’s how to prepare for the journey of scaling a team.
Demystifying “silos,” and why the customer is the cure
“Silos” are often subtle, hidden, and too ambiguous to tackle. Here’s what they really are, and how taking a customer-oriented approach can prevent them from forming.
Why a successful remote culture starts in the office – and how to get started
“Remote-friendly” is a whole-org effort. Here’s how to help your team adopt this mindset, and why doing so can strengthen your co-located workplace, too.
Navigating uncomfortable situations and hard conversations
Jennifer Dary, founder of Plucky, shares how she tackles the trickiest situations with confidence and curiosity.
Raising money to bring you data-driven engineering at scale
Announcing GitPrime’s Series A, led by OpenView partners. Here’s a special thanks to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone.
How to create momentum on day zero
How to set the tone for the cadence and culture of your team – even before your newest recruits have stepped on board.
The unexpected disparity between managing ICs and managing managers
The transition from managing individual contributors to managing managers is not as simple as it seems. Here’s why, and how to navigate that transition.
High-touch leadership in a fully-remote culture
An alternative approach to ensuring interpersonal connection – and individual health – in a globally distributed team.
40 years of engineering leadership evolution
How engineering leadership roles have evolved – from managers to VPEs and CTOs – and how these roles interact with their teams today.
The elephant in your retrospectives
Every team has elephants – the only difference is that some are able to coax them out of the room. Here’s how to approach the most complex and uncomfortable issues.
How to fake excellent 1:1s
One-on-one meetings are the cornerstone of your leadership practice. Here’s a framework (and a downloadable checklist) for focused and productive 1:1s.
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