Measure what matters, and be careful what you measure
When working with software engineers, try to create metrics that still work when they are gamed … because they will be gamed
managing_up
Your Manager Isn’t Difficult. She’s Under Extra Scrutiny.
Managing up requires recognizing the context of the person managing you. And in tech, gender often plays a large role.
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.
Hacking away at hackathons
A request from the business for your team to do a hackathon can be a signal of some underlying issues.