Tag: software engineering
RACI Framework And a Hiking Trip Example
Understanding areas of responsibility is crucial for managing projects. I have never seen any project successfully completed without clear understanding of roles. The world of software engineering is not a stranger to common confusion over who is responsible for what in projects. The RACI framework helps clarify roles by placing tasks into four key categories:…
3 Best Free Online Games for Team Building & Collaboration
Online games help to make remote and hybrid work more fun, which is crucial for establishing a good work environment. Playing games together strengthens collaboration, improves communication, and boosts morale. In this article I share the best three online free online games to play with the team – I tested every game myself! Why Online…
My Summary of Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Radical Candor by Kim Scott heavily influenced my communication style and the way I build communication in my teams. Radical Candor is not so radical as it sounds, though. In essence, it cuts off all the sugarcoating, awkwardness, and harshness, leaving good and effective relationships. This article is not a retelling of the original book,…
Top 3 Career Development Roadmap Resources in Tech
This guide covers top three career development roadmap resources in tech, engineering, and management. Every resource was validated either by myself or by my mentees. Sometimes you just need to have the map not to get lost in the woods of tech, and I am happy to share with you the tools to acquire this…
How to Protect Job During Layoffs – Tips for Engineers and Developers
Layoffs slowed down in 2024, but it is still a painful topic in the tech job market. Things are tough, it is essential to maximize your chances of protecting your job and avoiding being laid off. This article discusses how engineers and managers can protect their jobs during layoffs and how to proactively prepare yourself…
What is Founder Mode
Founder mode is when you approach problems as if you are the startup founder. It means that you show an extreme level of care, ownership, and motivation to solve problems in a most efficient and effective way. Another important aspect of founder mode is that you always keep the business side of things in mind.…
Boy Scout Rule – Continuous Improvement and Engineering
One of the most important qualities that I look for into in people is if they care about our common interests. Care is about continuous improvement that resists degradation, or, how tech folks and boy scouts call it, boy scout rule. It can be a contractor that goes the extra mile when renovating my house.…
Outputs and Outcomes Mindset
Output and outcome terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but it is essential to understand their difference. The difference matters in planning, management, or software engineering activities. One of the recent tendencies on the market is that teams are focusing more on outcomes, so there are many questions on what it actually means, to have an…
