According to Developer Nation Community survey, 1 out of 3 IT students aspires to solve problems. Think of it when planning career growth for your interns and junior engineers. Support them in becoming independent professionals who use their potential to the fullest rather than becoming your copy and/or task

Supporting your teammates' growth and planning goals requires a tailored approach. Yet, there's a foundational concept that underlies my work with every software engineer. According to Wikipedia, a software engineer is someone who applies software engineering principles to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software. Design entails crafting a

Thanks to working from home, we save about 2hrs a week (commute time savings). And 40% of this extra time is allocated and goes back to our jobs (either primary or secondary). These are facts from National Bureau of Economic Research. Not saying that the remote first job market will

In this challenging year, with tightening budgets and leaner teams, engineering leaders should go back to coding. Go back to coding to understand the team's challenges better. Go back to coding to see how easy it is to onboard to the project. What are the gaps in documentation, or what's

What do running have in common with software development? I've been running short distances for years but pushing my 5km run by an additional one or two kilometers was such an exhausting experience. I couldn't understand how running 10 or 20, or 40 km could be a pleasure for anyone.

As an engineering leader, your week can quickly become chaotic with numerous tasks and responsibilities vying for your attention. To maintain focus and drive strategic progress, it's crucial to plan your week effectively. Here's a structured framework that can help you navigate your responsibilities and ensure you're working on what

In the realm of workplace productivity, the Eisenhower Matrix is my trusted companion, helping me decide when to approach my colleagues. 1. Important and Urgent - Talk to Them Now: These tasks demand immediate attention because they are both important and urgent. When faced with such matters, initiate a conversation

No matter if you work in command&control or trust&inspire culture, there is one thing you can do to build empowerment in your engineering team almost immediately. During the next refinement sessions, observe what's dynamics between the team and the Product Manager. If it's this way: * She comes with

Continuous delivery - many associate it with the frequency of releases, yet the true value lies in the opportunities it creates. Continuous delivery goes beyond the number of releases per day. Instead, it emphasizes the ability to work in small, manageable batches efficiently. "The goal for continuous delivery is to

Many software development teams adhere to the "no release on Friday" policy to avoid weekend disruptions in case of issues. One of the teams I led pushed things to production almost every Friday, challenging the conventional wisdom. Let's highlight their key strategies for achieving this feat. 1. Quality Ownership Principle:

If you are a leader, your work starts with a great notebook 📒🖊️. I really mean it. Make sure you have good quality paper and pen, so you can write without any distractions whenever you need to do that. Let's take 1:1s as an example. Whenever your boss writes something

John Doerr, one of Intel's most successful salespeople, once said, "We need teams of missionaries, not teams of mercenaries." How does it translate to the tech industry? 🧵👇 Short explanation. Missionaries believe in what they do. They align themselves with the organization's mission. While mercenaries "just" do what they do to

Leadership. It all starts with ONE person who isn't afraid to be different, to stand out, and to take that bold first step. But here's the secret sauce: Leadership isn't about being the solo star. It's about fostering a community, inspiring that first follower, and turning a unique vision into

As a leader, you understand the importance of keeping your team informed, inspired, and engaged. However, tight budgets can often make it challenging to allocate resources for expensive training programs or conferences. But there's a cost-effective and meaningful way to invest in your team's growth - the gift of books.

Empowering your teammates is a crucial aspect of fostering a thriving and efficient work environment. But how can you tell if your colleagues are truly empowered? Let's break it down into three easy-to-spot signs: 1. Problem-Facing Approach: If your teammates tend to approach you with statements like, "I couldn't do