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Make 1:1s matter
A practical framework for engineering managers
https://open.substack.com/pub/schepelin/p/make-11s-matter?utm_source=app-post-stats-page
about 1 year ago
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Are you interviewing like it's still 2022? My
#TechLeadConf
talk "Interviewing in the Post-LLM World" is now online. It's about hiring, LLMs, take-homes, live interviews, and what we should actually be evaluating now.
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Interviewing in the Post-LLM World by DĂŒnya Kirkali
As LLMs become everyday tools for developers, the way we interview engineers must evolve.<br />We will learn strategies to adapt technical interviews, embracing AI as a tool while still assessing judg...
https://gitnation.com/contents/interviewing-in-the-post-llm-world
6 days ago
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Runbooks aren't just checklists â they're operational guides with context and clear procedures.
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/runbooks-a...
#SRE
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Runbooks are not checklists
They are how teams turn operational knowledge into repeatable judgment
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/runbooks-are-not-checklists
8 days ago
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Hiring tactics for a postâLLM world â practical interview strategies and tips:
speakerdeck.com/dunyakirkali...
#Hiring
#AI
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Interviewing tactics for a post-LLM world
Presentation given at TechLead 11th of June, Amsterdam
https://speakerdeck.com/dunyakirkali/interviewing-tactics-for-a-post-llm-world
9 days ago
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See your organization mapped as a graph â slide deck:
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#OrgDesign
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Your organization as a graph
We think of companies as hierarchies: people form teams, teams sit in departments, and departments belong to divisions. But does this mental model help âŠ
https://speakerdeck.com/dunyakirkali/your-organization-as-a-graph
9 days ago
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Runbooks are not checklists
They are how teams turn operational knowledge into repeatable judgment
https://open.substack.com/pub/schepelin/p/runbooks-are-not-checklists?utm_source=app-post-stats-page&r=1tixy7&utm_medium=ios
15 days ago
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Hidden labor of managers: forging organizational alignmentâhow they sync priorities, culture, and teams. Read more:
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#Leadership
#Management
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The invisible work of managers: crafting organizational alignment
Creating alignment is one of the most important aspects of the manager's job. Learn about different ways to streamline your organization.
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-invisible-work-of-managers-crafting
17 days ago
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Elevate leadership performance â check out the Manager Performance Survey:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/manager-pe...
#Leadership
#Management
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Unlocking Leadership Excellence
A Game-Changer for Engineering Leaders
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/manager-performance-survey
17 days ago
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Move beyond managing â become a multiplier and amplify your teamâs impact:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/from-manag...
#Leadership
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From Manager to Multiplier
How to see what others miss, focus on what matters, and empower your team to thrive
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/from-manager-to-multiplier-elevate
18 days ago
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How engineering managers bridge team silos â practical strategies to boost cross-team collaboration
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/us-and-them
#Engineering
#Leadership
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How engineering managers break down team silos
Practical ways to replace us-vs-them thinking with shared ownership
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/us-and-them
18 days ago
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Trust as currency: why reputation matters at work â how it shapes collaboration, decisions, and career growth. Read:
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#Trust
#Reputation
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The currency of trust: The role of reputation at work
Actionable steps to build up your reputation and use it wisely.
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-currency-of-trust-the-role-of
19 days ago
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Interview tactics for the postâLLM era â fresh strategies to evaluate candidates as AI shifts hiring:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/interviewi...
#AI
#Hiring
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Interviewing tactics for a post-LLM world
How can you ensure you hire the right talent?
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/interviewing-tactics-for-a-post-llm
19 days ago
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Explore the "Why I Want to Leave" list:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-why-i-...
#career
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The "Why I want to leave" list
A professional's guide to self-awareness
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-why-i-want-to-leave-list
20 days ago
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Engineering managers should review team diffs, not just dashboards.
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineerin...
#EngineeringManagers
#DevLeadership
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Engineering managers should read team diffs, not just dashboards
Notice changes in team behavior before the metrics turn red
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineering-managers-should-read
20 days ago
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If everyone ships code, whoâs accountable for production?
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/when-every...
#DevOps
#SRE
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When everyone ships code, who owns production?
The rise of the builder mindset and its implications for engineering teams
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/when-everyone-ships-code-who-owns
21 days ago
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Why do engineering teams oscillate between rigid processes and total chaos?
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-tech-p...
#engineering
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Why engineering teams swing between process extremes
How managers can spot pendulum swings and make smaller, healthier course corrections
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-tech-pendulum
21 days ago
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Interruptions aren't all the same â some kill momentum, others spark insight. Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/not-all-in...
#productivity
#focus
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Horizontal vs. vertical context switching for engineering managers
How to tell harmless interruptions from work that destroys team focus
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/not-all-interruptions-are-created
22 days ago
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Engineering managers should read team diffs, not just dashboardsâdiffs reveal code intent, trade-offs, and real progress.
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineerin...
#EngineeringManagers
#DevLeadership
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Engineering managers should read team diffs, not just dashboards
Notice changes in team behavior before the metrics turn red
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineering-managers-should-read
22 days ago
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Not every interruption is the same â some derail your flow, others nudge you back on track. Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/not-all-in...
#Productivity
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Horizontal vs. vertical context switching for engineering managers
How to tell harmless interruptions from work that destroys team focus
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/not-all-interruptions-are-created
23 days ago
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Small steps lead to steady progress. Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/one-step-a...
#IncrementalLearning
#Progress
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How to keep writing after the novelty wears off
Small systems that keep a book or blog moving when motivation fades
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/one-step-at-a-time
23 days ago
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Schedule wrangler â
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#Productivity
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Calendar wrangler
Take control of your calendar before it controls you
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/calendar-wrangler
24 days ago
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Turning obstacles into opportunities â discover how:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/turning-ch...
#Growth
#Resilience
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Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Mastering the Personal Improvement Plan
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/turning-challenges-into-opportunities
24 days ago
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Insiders vs. outsiders â a look at the "us vs them" divide. Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/us-and-them
#community
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How engineering managers break down team silos
Practical ways to replace us-vs-them thinking with shared ownership
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/us-and-them
25 days ago
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The AI deception â
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-ai-lie
#AI
#Tech
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How AI companies use secrecy to shape the market
What engineering leaders should question before buying the hype
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-ai-lie
25 days ago
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Buy or build? Train or use? Exploring the trade-offs for ML projects:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/buy-vs-bui...
#MachineLearning
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Buy vs. Build, Train vs. Use
A practical framework for deciding when to build custom AI, when to use off-the-shelf tools, and when waiting is the smartest move
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/buy-vs-build-train-vs-use
26 days ago
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Bot Toll â who absorbs the costs of automated traffic? Dive into the argument:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-bot-tax
#InternetPolicy
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The Bot Tax
How to measure the hidden cost of AI review loops before bots burn time, tokens, and attention
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-bot-tax
26 days ago
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Engineering managers should inspect team diffs, not rely only on dashboardsâdiffs reveal the code-level context dashboards miss. Read:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineerin...
#Engineering
#Leadership
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Engineering managers should read team diffs, not just dashboards
Notice changes in team behavior before the metrics turn red
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineering-managers-should-read
27 days ago
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If everyone ships code, whoâs responsible for production?
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/when-every...
#DevOps
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When everyone ships code, who owns production?
The rise of the builder mindset and its implications for engineering teams
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/when-everyone-ships-code-who-owns
27 days ago
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Repeated cross-team "heroics" can seem helpful but often erode long-term health, creating hidden risks and dependencies. Curious how recurring rescuers quietly harm organizations? Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-proble...
#OrgCulture
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How serial heroics across teams can quietly damage the organization
The problematic traveling salesman
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-problematic-traveling-salesman
28 days ago
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How repeated cross-team âheroicsâ quietly harm an organization â rescuing projects may solve immediate crises but breeds long-term fragility. Read:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-proble...
#OrgDesign
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How serial heroics across teams can quietly damage the organization
The problematic traveling salesman
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/the-problematic-traveling-salesman?r=1tixy7
28 days ago
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Use diagrams to make engineering decisions visibleâturn hidden trade-offs into clear, shareable designs. Dive in:
schepelin.substack.com/p/from-sight...
#engineering
#diagrams
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Use diagrams to make engineering decisions visible
How simple visuals help managers explain systems, tradeoffs, and stories
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/from-sight-to-mind
29 days ago
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Workplace friction? Discover the approach that transforms conflict into collaboration
schepelin.substack.com/p/working-ag...
#Teamwork
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Workplace Wars? Discover the strategy that turns conflict into teamwork
Building bridges when not every day is đ and đŠ
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/working-agreements
29 days ago
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Crafting a book in the open-source era
schepelin.substack.com/p/sculpting-...
#OpenSource
#Writing
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Writing a book in the age of open source
The power of engineering applied to writing
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/sculpting-a-book-the-chisel
about 1 month ago
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Leading long-term planning for your team â practical tips and frameworks:
schepelin.substack.com/p/running-lo...
#planning
#team
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Running long-term planning for your team
Planning objectives creates alignment in the organization. There are many ways to fail in planning, there is no easy way to get it right.
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/running-long-term-planning-for-your
about 1 month ago
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Thriving in a hierarchy â a survival guide to navigating power structures. Read:
schepelin.substack.com/p/life-in-a-...
#Leadership
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Life in a hierarchy: survival guide
Organizational structure affects your day-to-day work, you'd better know how your area is organized.
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/life-in-a-hierarchy-survival-guide
about 1 month ago
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DuckLake â a quick read for time-pressed engineering managers. Practical insights to help you lead more effectively. Read:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/ducklake-f...
#EngineeringManagers
#Leadership
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DuckLake for busy engineering managers
Effortless data collection and analysis
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/ducklake-for-busy-engineering-managers
about 1 month ago
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Published the slides for my upcoming talk: "Your organization as a graph." What if we mapped organizations as graphs instead of rigid hierarchiesâso we can see collaboration paths, bottlenecks, and hidden knowledge hubs?
www.slideshare.net/slideshow/un...
speakerdeck.com/dunyakirkali...
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Your organization as a graph
We think of companies as hierarchies: people form teams, teams sit in departments, and departments belong to divisions. But does this mental model help us understand how work actually gets done? NotâŠ
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/unveiling-organizational-dynamics-through-graph-analysis-and-ai/287526683?utm_source=clipboard_share_button&utm
about 1 month ago
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Questioning the status quo â explore this piece:
schepelin.substack.com/p/challengin...
#innovation
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Challenging the status quo
Why it's essential for innovation
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/challenging-the-status-quo
about 1 month ago
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Engineering management is the design of people systemsâshaping teams, roles, and interactions to drive success.
schepelin.substack.com/p/chiseling-...
#EngMgmt
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Engineering management is people architecture
How to grow morale, trust, and delivery together
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/chiseling-success
about 1 month ago
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Workplace clashes? Discover the approach that turns conflict into collaboration â
schepelin.substack.com/p/working-ag...
#Teamwork
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Workplace Wars? Discover the strategy that turns conflict into teamwork
Building bridges when not every day is đ and đŠ
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/working-agreements
about 1 month ago
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Dunya Kirkali (@dunyakirkali)
đ Iâm heading to TechLead Conference Amsterdam and Iâve got an invite code to share! If youâre planning to attend and want a 15% discount, use my code: https://ti.to/gitnation/techlead-conference-202...
https://substack.com/@dunyakirkali/note/c-263180437?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1tixy7
about 1 month ago
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Fueling change with "Call to Action" documents â how concise CTAs can mobilize people and influence policy. Read more:
schepelin.substack.com/p/empowering...
#Advocacy
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Empowering change through âCall To Actionâ documents
A practical guide for engineering management
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/empowering-change-through-call-to
about 1 month ago
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11 interview red flags you shouldnât ignore â spot them before you accept an offer:
schepelin.substack.com/p/11-red-fla...
#jobsearch
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11 red flags to watch out for during interviews
How to spot warning signs whether youâre a candidate or hiring manager
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/11-red-flags-to-watch-out-for-during
about 1 month ago
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Choose hands-on exposure over abstract theory â read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/exposure-o...
#Learning
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Engineering managers learn faster from real management cases
Why watching, reading, and discussing real situations beats abstract leadership theory
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/exposure-over-theory
about 1 month ago
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Progress comes one step at a time. Read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/one-step-a...
#growth
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How to keep writing after the novelty wears off
Small systems that keep a book or blog moving when motivation fades
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/one-step-at-a-time
about 1 month ago
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Turn your 1:1s into purposeful, productive meetingsâpractical tips here:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/make-11s-m...
#leadership
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Make 1:1s matter
A practical framework for engineering managers
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/make-11s-matter
about 1 month ago
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Interview techniques for a postâLLM world â read more:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/interviewi...
#AIhiring
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Interviewing tactics for a post-LLM world
How can you ensure you hire the right talent?
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/interviewing-tactics-for-a-post-llm
about 1 month ago
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A practical compass for engineering managersânavigate priorities, team dynamics, and leadership tactics. Dive in:
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineerin...
#EngineeringManagement
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Engineering Manager's Compass
Halfway there
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/engineering-managers-compass
about 1 month ago
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Your system may be fine, but your users arenât.
blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/your-syste...
#UX
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Your system is fine. Your users aren't
Why your infrastructure metrics are lying to youâand how to define SLOs that tie system health to real user value.
https://blog.incrementalforgetting.tech/p/your-system-is-fine-your-users-arent
about 1 month ago
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Catalyze change with "Call To Action" documents â practical tools that drive impact. Read more:
schepelin.substack.com/p/empowering...
#advocacy
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Empowering change through âCall To Actionâ documents
A practical guide for engineering management
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/empowering-change-through-call-to
about 1 month ago
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The "Why I Want to Leave" list â a candid rundown of reasons people choose to move on:
schepelin.substack.com/p/the-why-i-...
#career
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The "Why I want to leave" list
A professional's guide to self-awareness
https://schepelin.substack.com/p/the-why-i-want-to-leave-list
about 1 month ago
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