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A Simple Note-Taking System for Managers
This note-taking system fosters constructive feedback and encourages growth, combining essential tracking with positivity to enhance performance discussions effectively. Tailor it to your unique style!
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The RISE of the Junior Developer
Discover how Junior Developers now level up at lightning speed, as AI turns every code review into real-time, on-demand mentorship.
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The 7 Most Influential Papers in Computer Science History
This post celebrates influential papers that shaped technology and communication. Their foundational concepts inspire continued innovation, highlighting the importance of understanding our roots for future advancements.
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Effective Team Engagement Strategies for New Managers
Transitioning to management is a rewarding journey of learning balance. By adapting my engagement level, I’ve empowered my team to grow while fostering open communication and collaboration.
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Burnout ≠ Working Too Much
Burnout often stems from a lack of purpose and agency, not just workload. Empowering teams with meaningful tasks and autonomy fosters motivation and connection to their work.
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We’ve Been Here Before
Technological advancements have empowered engineers to focus on creativity and strategy. AI will similarly elevate human insight, generating growth and innovation.
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When Doing Nothing is the Best Management Strategy
Effective management isn’t just about constant action; sometimes, doing nothing fosters trust and ownership in teams, leading to innovative solutions and enhanced productivity.
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Management Is Lonely — And What to Do About It
“It is cold and lonely at the top of a mountain” — Chinese proverb Working as a full-stack engineer for over a decade, I don’t remember feeling lonely once. I’d go out for lunch (and happy hours) with my peers, had pair programming sessions with them, they always reviewed my code via Pull Requests, we always…
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The One Good Reason to Become a Manager (and All the Bad Ones)
When thinking about moving from an Individual Contributor (IC) to a Manager, it’s crucial to understand why you want to make this change in the first place. It’s not just about getting a new title; it’s a big shift in what you’ll be responsible for, the work you’ll do every day, and even how you think. Knowing…
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The 6 Mistakes You’re Going to Make as a New Manager
Transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager is tough but rewarding. The key is to delegate, find new sources of fulfillment, focus on quality over quantity, maintain proper engagement, manage perceptions, and redefine success based on team happiness and productivity.
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