What makes professional relationships different from personal ones? How do you collaborate effectively with people you don’t like?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
What makes professional relationships different from personal ones? How do you collaborate effectively with people you don’t like?
How do you write a professional growth and development plan? What if you don’t have a long-term goal yet?
Why is it better to assign ownership instead of delegating tasks? How do you determine who should own what?
Are you a bold, methodical, or analytical engineer? Is one style better than the others?
How do you run a great people discussion? What common mistakes to managers make in people discussions?
Should managers be rewarded more than individual contributors? How do you create more impact, opportunity, and innovation for less expense?
What’s improved and what’s remained problematic at Microsoft? Where do we go from here?
What motivates knowledge workers? Which leadership style is most effective day to day?
How do you vacation at home when that’s where you’re working? What three guidelines provide a relaxing and memorable home vacation?
What three rules help you write great performance feedback? Which part of your feedback is the most important?