Practical weekly strategies to set your team up for early success If you’ve recently stepped into a new role as a dev team lead, you might be feeling the pressure. This is your chance to make a strong first impression — but it’s not something that comes naturally. Having a battle plan is what sets the winners apart […]
30–60–90-day guide to leading your new dev team like a pro Read More »
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.
Creating the perfect compensation model for your software development team Read More »
Don’t just bring up problems. Tell the managers what they get in return.
Developers think about technical skills when they want a career promotion. But managers care equally about a broader set of qualities.
“I have no time to grow my teammates. We have to deliver
… I can’t keep up with the pace anymore.” 😔
9 Solid Tips To Grow Your Team’s Talent in a Year Read More »
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.
VP of Engineering @ Mews – A look back on my 1st year Read More »
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.
At work, do you need to be a stronger weightlifter to outdo more senior guys? Not necessarily. The difference lies in learning.
📚 Learn or Die – My Daily Learning Habit to Beat the Sleepers Read More »
Stay focused and invest your time into improvements of a bigger scale. Don’t stay at the level of resolving small daily issues, which results in hundreds of items in your Trello to-do list.
