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Why Delegation Fails – and What to Do About It
Why delegation fails for many founders — and how to fix it. Learn practical tools like Delegation Poker, spot common traps, and start scaling with…
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Being the Leader Your Team Actually Wants to Follow
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about showing up real. These 10 traits have helped me lead better (and mess up less). No fluff…
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Deciding Better: How to Make Faster, Smarter, and More Effective Decisions in Your Organization
Decisions shape the future – of your team and your company. Learn how to make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions by improving your…
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The Leadership Dilemma
As founders follow outdated leadership practices, younger generations demand autonomy, purpose, and meaningful work. This article uncovers the systemic…
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Organizational Change and Leadership
This article examines the critical role of leadership in facilitating organizational change, highlighting strategies and collaborative approaches that…
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Why We Need to Stop Measuring (Developer) Productivity — Part 1
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Why We Need to Stop Measuring (Developer) Productivity — Part 2
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How outstanding teams form without team-building exercises
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Collaboration for Introverts
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Better Alternatives to Performance Reviews
This article critiques traditional performance reviews and proposes alternatives that enhance employee feedback and engagement. It highlights the…
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Performance Reviews Considered Harmful
Performance reviews are widely accepted in software companies, yet they often foster unhealthy competition and overlook the importance of teamwork. By…
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Organizational Tension Processing
In self-organizing companies, a tension-based proposal process empowers employees to identify issues and propose solutions, fostering a culture of…
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Don’t motivate people
This article addresses the misconception that leaders can motivate employees through external rewards like bonuses. It argues that such extrinsic…
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How to give outstanding code reviews (if you have to)
Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality and fostering team collaboration. While pair or team programming is often preferred for…
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Increase Engineering Productivity by 50% Through Focus and Flow
Keeping developers focused and in the zone can boost productivity by 50%. But how do you create such an environment? Beyond cutting down on meetings…
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Value-Stream-Oriented Kanban
Visualize value flow instead of busy-work
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Things I love and hate about the state of software companies in 2024
Disclaimer: This started as a rant, not meant to be published.
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