As a middle manager, how do you create a plan in a week that pleases the management chain above you (and partners), the staff below you (including multiple teams), and your own desires for influence and impact? When are three plans better than one?
What is matrix management? Given its awful track record, why does it persist and how can you avoid it?
When your company switches to discretionary time off, how much vacation should you take? What if my manager or team judges me about using too much or too little vacation?
How do you drive cross-org initiatives successfully without leaving a trail of resentment? What is the hidden power of the initiative driver?
Why do many engineers hate office politics yet can’t avoid it? How can you navigate and master office politics while maintaining your integrity and sanity?
What are the three key questions an interview answers? How do you best prepare, introduce yourself, solve design and code problems, answer behavioral questions, and reflect after an interview?
How can you overcome imposter syndrome and act with integrity and authenticity until you finally know what you’re doing? What makes others listen to you and accept your leadership?
What are the pros and cons of pair programming? When is it valuable?
In what situations should you disclose your disability (or not)? How do ensure you receive accommodations and respectful treatment?
How do you respond to a crisis that involves executives and maybe mass media? What steps can you take to stay calm and engage the right people?