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How to rebuild trust after layoffs
Layoffs happen, it’s how you deal with them as a leader that matters.
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What the end of Section 174 means for software developer hiring
New US law brings in significant tax changes, which could change the face of hiring.
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How to communicate mandates (even if you disagree with them)
You may not agree with a mandate, but that shouldn’t affect the way you communicate it to your team.
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10 things nobody tells you about OKRs
OKRs are a simple – and useful – sounding idea, but in practice, there are all kinds of troubles people get bogged down in. Here are ten, rarely mentioned, things that can help.
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1:1s Foundations: best practices for conversations that count
Building a safe space during your one-to-one meetings, where your direct report can be open and honest
Performance season made easy with this proven strategy
Performance review seasons are tense times for managers and reports alike. Here’s a system to smooth the process over.
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Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
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It’s time to pay off your management debt
Explore management debt’s impact on organizations, uncovering inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Learn actionable strategies to identify, track, and eliminate management debt for sustainable growth.
Resilient Management: Lara Hogan in conversation
Resilient Management is a guide to building, inspiring and leading resilient teams
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.
Effective communication: Mastering growth-oriented feedback
Discover strategies for delivering feedback that builds trust and openness. Learn science-backed techniques to make feedback constructive, approachable, and growth-focused, helping teams unlock their full potential.
Tactics for developing junior engineers
How to plan out intentional time for junior talent to be as productive as possible
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How to break the cycle of firefighting
Exercise better foresight by identifying pattens, pinpointing what makes them persist, and understanding what could prevent it in the future.
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How a follow-the-sun model drives speed and innovation
How does a follow-the-sun model actually work in practice? Here are some advantages and drawbacks, along with tips for overcoming hurdles.
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A founder’s 3 strategies for building successful product teams
Building a company from the ground up consists of understanding customer pain points and engineer autonomy.
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How to keep high performers engaged and growing
Managing high performers can be equal parts daunting and exciting. Using these four tips to help keep your reports engaged.
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Why AI is creating more demand for managers
New research suggests that the adoption of AI is adding layers to organizational hierarchies.
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What does visibility really mean for engineering teams?
Some managers may not know the line between micromanaging and good visibility. And it all depends on what kind of leader you are.
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Market your team’s success for wider impact
Making sure your team’s wins are visible garners a lot of advantages. Here’s how to do it right.
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Performance season made easy with this proven strategy
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Decoding candidate experiences: A new era in tech hiring
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On-call revolution: Building a culture of ownership and collaboration
Discover how innovative on-call rotations empower developers, foster team collaboration, and reduce complexity, creating a cohesive, ownership-driven culture that enhances service quality.
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Discover strategies for delivering feedback that builds trust and openness. Learn science-backed techniques to make feedback constructive, approachable, and growth-focused, helping teams unlock their full potential.
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Exhausted but not burned out: A manager’s story of how to get the team through a tough project
Discover strategies for leading high-stress projects without burnout. Learn how prioritising team well-being, resilience, and self-compassion fosters sustainable success even under intense pressure.
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Tech odyssey: The epic saga of a mega migration to temporal
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There and back again – A cautionary tale about entering middle management
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Mentorship & Sponsorship
Uncover the impact of mentorship and sponsorship in building technical leadership, and learn practical ways to uplift and create opportunities for diverse tech communities.