Every CTO has faced the challenge: “What’s the best compensation model for my R&D team?” With so many options, it can feel overwhelming.
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Don’t just bring up problems. Tell the managers what they get in return.
Currently, I’m guiding two extra mentees with a different mission: They want to follow my path as a solopreneur. Together, we’re exploring how to build a solo venture, reaching over 300 billable sessions per year.
Have you ever thought about conducting performance reviews that your team actually loves? You have the power to establish a system that brings value to both you and your team.
How do I onboard an Engineering/Tech Manager ace ♣️ in just 3 months? Do this:
1️⃣ Decide how much of Technical/Delivery, Leadership and Process scope you plan to assign to this #role (❌not all the 3 at once, please!)
2️⃣ See the Top 10 Interview Questions to Help You Make the Right Bet.
3️⃣ Captain Obvious: No generic job desc.
Developers think about technical skills when they want a career promotion. But managers care equally about a broader set of qualities.
Are you grappling with uncertainty when it comes to introducing a Staff Engineer role within your organization? Do you wonder about their work’s scope and how they can truly amplify talent? Perhaps you’re even pondering questions like their programming involvement and how to harness their abilities from day one. If these thoughts resonate with you, this pamphlet offers guidance and sheds light on these topics.
“I have no time to grow my teammates. We have to deliver
… I can’t keep up with the pace anymore.” ?
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Life is fun! Joining a new company in April 2020 couldn’t have been easier: The Prague HQ office got closed due to the virus whose name we shall not mention. That said, all my individual introductions with engineers, team leads, my peers, and the leadership board were done remotely, video only. How can I build a relationship with my folks in such a situation? Is it going to work? I was doubtful, as I knew building trust was going to be essential.
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Practically speaking, after the OKR system is introduced to the company, most people have the impression of being on a runaway train. The Q3 goals have barely started and in two months we come to the end. We push goals over the finish line while, in parallel, we are supposed to start preparing the new Q4 objectives. Initiatives seem to have neither beginning nor end.
