How do you avoid a second 4 or 5 rating? Why can’t you just work harder?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
How do you avoid a second 4 or 5 rating? Why can’t you just work harder?
Where is the value of PMs? What makes a great PM?
Are plateaus permanent? What is the value of growth potential?
How are FTEs, vendors, and CSG different? Who is best for what work?
When is domain knowledge insufficient? How did Microsoft become obsessed with domain expertise?
When is a job transfer worth doing? How much will staying or going cost?
Does calibration hurt great teams and discourage teamwork? How does calibration really work?
Is development easier than testing? Can test and development be combined?
Why do people flip the Bozo bit? How do you best deal with weaknesses?
What are the three ways to reach the senior band? How do you establish yourself as an expert?