team management
Managing Underperforming Engineers with Empathy
A guide to handling the hardest part of management. How to diagnose root causes (Skill vs. Will), have the "Gap" conversation, and write PIPs that actually help.
2024-02-15
5 min read
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The Art of the Trade-off: Technical Purity vs. Market Speed
The job of a Tech Lead is not to write perfect code. It is to make the least-worst decision for the business. A guide to navigating the "Iron Triangle."
2023-12-15
4 min read
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The Art of Delegation: How to Let Go as a New Tech Lead
Why "doing it yourself" is actually hurting your team. A practical framework for delegating context, not just tasks, and moving from Maker to Multiplier.
2022-08-14
5 min read
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