What causes team members to sabotage instead of support one another? Do managers invite competition or is it inherent in our culture?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
What causes team members to sabotage instead of support one another? Do managers invite competition or is it inherent in our culture?
Why are quality and value difficult to define? Which tools and attributes distinguish good designers and architects?
Where do managers go wrong? What two simple things can you do to become a good manager?
Why dont all engineers just do whatever is necessary? Is there a level of abstraction that requires specialization?
How do you grow your team with flat headcount? What can you do to avoid chaos when senior people transfer?
Whats the difference between you and someone with power? How do you get your boss to listen to you?
How do you drive improvements in tools, processes, and projects when your manager is afraid? What do you need to do differently in order to work with some managers, PMs, and customers?
When is setting strategy not enough? How and why should your PUM avoid micromanagement?
How do you break the cycle of habitual poor performance? What can you say that is caring and respectful but will still ensure resolution?
Isnt testing a job for testers? If devs write unit tests, whats left for testers?