What is matrix management? Given its awful track record, why does it persist and how can you avoid it?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
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?
In what situations should you disclose your disability (or not)? How do ensure you receive accommodations and respectful treatment?
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?