How to restructure your tech company to thrive during economic volatility — As leaders at technology companies, reorganization (also known as reorg) is a necessary evil that cannot be avoided in the current business climate. The need to focus on short-term revenue drivers and adapt to the ever-changing microeconomic conditions has become paramount in today’s competitive business landscape. However, any reorganization must…

Is there a way to achieve more without the risk of burnout? — The productivity of engineering managers is a critical factor in the success of any tech company. Engineering managers play a key role in understanding business needs, setting goals, sharing context, delegating tasks, and ensuring that their team is working effectively and efficiently. However, the…

Find out to become aware of your own strengths and blind spots — After I published the article The Five Types of Engineering Managers You’ll Meet in Your Career for senior tech leaders, a few front-line engineering managers reached out to me and asked if I could help them with identifying their type. Without any further ado, here is a quiz to help…

It’s time to get rid of annual performance reviews — I believe it’s time for companies to say goodbye to annual performance reviews for individuals. What a strong statement! So, let me share my thoughts and opinions — Disclaimer: not of my employer’s :) — on why companies should eliminate performance reviews for individual contributors. The Purpose of Annual Performance Reviews Annual performance reviews are a…

My honest reflection of the year — One of my favourite end of the year activities is doing a reflection exercise for the entire year. I enjoy the exercise and I am one of those so-called geeks who likes to plan and reflect every chance I get. The past year was chaotic, unpredictable, challenging and incredible, all…

It's the last day of 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. I hope you enjoyed the tips, advice and resources that I've shared. Happy holidays! How was your 2022? As you reflect on the year that had gone past, why not give bingo a try? It’s…

For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! Are you: 1) at a career crossroad? 2) wondering if you…

For the next 12 days, I will be sharing tips, advice and resources to help you in your career development. This series is called 12 Days of Christmas - Give the Gift of Learning. Wishing you a happy December! Impostor thoughts are a type of self-doubt experienced by many people…