The concept of 1:1s is often lost in mundane status reports, missing opportunities for career development and connection with managers. To reclaim value, focus on meaningful dialogue, seek guidance, understand manager’s perspective, and align work with broader goals. Managers should foster openness, share perspective, and prioritize team growth. Shifting focus from reports to conversations makes... Continue reading →

The post discusses the pros and cons of hiring two junior developers, one senior developer, or making no new hires. It emphasizes the importance of considering long-term impact, team dynamics, and strategic goals. The suggestion is to hire one senior developer for immediate expertise, mentorship, and a stronger foundation for future growth, positioning the team... Continue reading →

I’ve written this post to provide a detailed look at what a role around API Governance, or simply the functions of API Governance, would be centered around. Continue reading →

W. Edwards Deming, an electrical engineer, statistician (i.e. an AI expert!), professor, author, lecturer, and management consultant wrote some extremely prescient and wise things in his day. He became pivotal in how statistical analysis could be used to get better quality control. In the 1930s, and in turn these methods helped immensely in post- World... Continue reading →

I take measurements and review statistical data on a range of topics to an extensive degree. However last year, pandemic year 2020, I dug into a few metrics to better tell the story about the damage task switching does to getting deliveries out the door. I wanted to answer one specific question, ideally with a... Continue reading →