Let's explore the value of hybrid professionals, individuals with diverse skill sets, and how companies often fail to leverage their unique talents due to rigid career paths. We'll discuss the need for creativity and flexibility in recognizing and utilizing these versatile professionals' strengths.
Performance reviews are crucial for career growth and development. This blog post tackles common false assumptions and highlights how intentional, consistent documentation can transform your review process and career trajectory.
One-on-ones are arguably the most effective tool you have to communicate your wins. Let’s discuss some of the unhelpful working assumptions we have about them and learn how to best leverage the one-on-one for your success.
What will it take to make 360 reviews more beneficial to the employee? What are the real goals of a 360 review? Let’s rethink what it means to grow and develop employees.
An introduction to the “Working Assumptions” series, where we will tackle some assumptions about career growth that we may be working by that aren't serving us very well.
Job hunters need to follow these rules to realize their full potential.
We often underestimate the level of sacrifice a leader must make to do the right thing. We want to recognize people who are making those sacrifices.
Learn how to manage your manager’s performance, set clear expectations, and drive your career growth. Get actionable tips for effective 1:1s and feedback.
Explore the dangers of doing what you’re told in IT and how it affects productivity and responsibility. How to avoid this trap and take charge in your career.
Explore the importance of creating margin in your day for leadership and mentoring. Learn from past mistakes and discover how to effectively manage your time for the benefit of your team.
Explore the importance of creating and internalizing a plan in a technical context. Learn how honesty and understanding are key to growth and efficiency in technology.
Explore the importance of honesty and open communication in tech teams, especially with new members. Learn effective strategies for building trust and understanding.
Explore the importance of understanding and influencing how others perceive you in a technical environment. Learn why there’s no compiler or unit test for feelings, and how to navigate this challenge.
Explore the ‘Technical Asshole Curse’ in the tech industry, where hard skills overshadow soft skills, leading to a toxic work environment. Learn how to avoid this trap and foster a healthier workspace.
Explore the importance of considering feelings over compliance in leadership. Discover how fostering respect and excitement can lead to more effective collaboration and success.
Discover the importance of building alliances to effectively persuade people, especially in challenging situations. Learn from real-life experiences and expert advice on fostering a supportive team.
Discover the importance of team alignment in problem-solving. Learn why involving everyone in the solution process leads to better execution and success.
Escape the chaos of daily standup meetings with the Kanban method. Learn how to facilitate effective communication and collective ownership in Agile projects. Turn your standup meetings into a productive group exercise, not a task reporting session.
Prioritizing the grand vision can overshadow the power of surprise. In strategy, unexpected moves can be game-changers, leaving competitors scrambling.