AI Didn’t Change the Job. It Revealed It.
The code was always the easy part. Opendate’s incoming CTO Matt Brown on the work AI can’t do for you, and why the engineers who thrive were never really in the business of writing software.
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Give problems, not solutions
Don’t give engineers solutions. Give them problems.
Even if you’ve already solved it. Even if you can do it faster and quicker. Even if it seems simple. Even if there’s a time crunch.
Your Engineering Team is Shipping Every Day (And Nobody Knows)
When a product team is buzzing to the business, it can just seem like noise. Techniques like the Shipping Department News can help bring clarity.
Add retrospectives to your arsenal
Group retrospectives are crucial in helping your team focus on ways to improve.
Blameless takes a lot of work
When things go bad, it’s time to take ownership of the situation before someone else steps in.
No, you log off: How to take a proper vacation
Removing yourself from work doesn’t just help you recharge, it helps your team grow in your absence. So, log off and go hug a Wookie.
Working with designers: Perfection vs Pragmatism
In an early stage startup, design and dev can get snippy with one another. This is because they’re coming from very different worlds.
Founding Engineer Syndrome
… or how software companies get weird “Can I ask you a question?” my new HR professional friend asked. “Sure.” “Does a CTO typically manage people?” they asked. I smirked as she told me of… Read More »Founding Engineer Syndrome
Why become an engineering manager?
Stepping into an engineering manager role can be scary, but the long term benefits to personal growth can be huge.