The Role of Technical Management and Mentorship in Your Career
The role of your manager, particularly in software engineering, can significantly affect your career trajectory. A manager with a technical…
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Agile Failure ā What Drives “268% Higher Failure Rates?”
TL;DR; – Agile, as a management philosophy, requires a whole organization commitment and the right leadership to be successful. Bad…
Breaking Free from Zero-Sum Thinking
Zero-sum thinking (sometimes called the Zero-Sum Fallacy) is a mindset where resources are viewed as finite and fixed, meaning one…
Harnessing Data-Driven Decision-Making in Software Development
The use of data to make decisions as a software developer is a core skill. It transcends mere operational enhancement,…
Build One to Throw Away: Embracing Iteration
The principle of “Build One to Throw Away” from Frederick Brooks’ “The Mythical Man-Month” is an important yet often misunderstood…
The “No Silver Bullet” Principle in Modern Software Development
Our industry is often (always) captivated by the latest technological advancements. Rightfully so. It is what drives us personally and…
Navigating the Man-Month Myth: Understanding Team Dynamics in Software Projects
Understanding how team size impacts project progress is crucial. The Man-Month Myth, a concept popularized by Frederick Brooks, challenges the…
Use Reasonable Defaults To Build Better Teams
Start with the default settings and see if you can live with them and tweak your process to accommodate before going off and making everything custom. The more custom something is, the harder it is to maintain.
The Win-Win-Win Principle for Stronger Businesses and Careers
The Win-Win-Win Principle is a holistic approach to business that ensures value is created for the client, business, and employees. Derived from experiences in software engineering companies, it advises looking for opportunities that bring mutual benefits, such as strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and personal growth.