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How To Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)?

First, you need to know: What does a CTO do? — The role of a CTO, Chief Technology Officer, seems to be a mysterious one. It’s one of the most popular questions asked by aspiring technology leaders. The fact that many folks want to know about the role is quite telling — the role itself is quite prestigious and mysterious. In…

Chief Technology Officer

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How To Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)?
How To Become a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)?
Chief Technology Officer

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Published in Better Programming

·Updated Mar 6

Surviving a Downturn: Strategies for Reorganizing Your Tech Company During Tough Economic Times

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…

Technology

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Surviving a Downturn: Strategies for Reorganizing Your Tech Company During Tough Economic Times
Surviving a Downturn: Strategies for Reorganizing Your Tech Company During Tough Economic Times
Technology

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Published in Better Programming

·Updated Feb 17

Rethinking Productivity of Engineering Managers via a Second Brain

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…

Software Engineering

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Rethinking Productivity of Engineering Managers via a Second Brain
Rethinking Productivity of Engineering Managers via a Second Brain
Software Engineering

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Jan 24

Quiz: What is your Engineering Manager Archetype ?

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…

Management

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Quiz: What is your Engineering Manager Archetype ?
Quiz: What is your Engineering Manager Archetype ?
Management

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Published in Better Programming

·Jan 20

Ditching the Dread: Why Eliminating Performance Reviews Can Benefit Companies and Employees

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…

Programming

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Ditching the Dread: Why Eliminating Performance Reviews Can Benefit Companies and Employees
Ditching the Dread: Why Eliminating Performance Reviews Can Benefit Companies and Employees
Programming

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Jan 1

Prioritise Leadership in 2023

The only new year resolution that you want to have for your career — Before you think this advice (prioritise Leadership in 2023) only applies to those in senior executives positions, let me assure you that leadership has got nothing to do with positions or titles. In fact, there are many in positions of authority that are far from being leaders. So, this is…

New Year Resolution

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Prioritise Leadership in 2023
Prioritise Leadership in 2023
New Year Resolution

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Dec 19, 2022

My 2022 in Review (22 for 22)

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…

Reflections

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My 2022 in Review (22 for 22)
My 2022 in Review (22 for 22)
Reflections

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Dec 16, 2022

Day 12: Career Bingo! A fun reflection exercise. (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)

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…

Reflections

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Day 12: Career Bingo! A fun reflection exercise. (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Day 12: Career Bingo! A fun reflection exercise. (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Reflections

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Dec 15, 2022

Day 11: Increase Your Self Awareness (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)

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…

Self-awareness

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Day 11: Increase Your Self Awareness (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Day 11: Increase Your Self Awareness (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Self-awareness

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Dec 14, 2022

Day 10: Reframe Your Imposter Thoughts (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)

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…

Imposter Syndrome

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Day 10: Reframe Your Imposter Thoughts (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Day 10: Reframe Your Imposter Thoughts (12 Days of Christmas — Give the Gift of Learning)
Imposter Syndrome

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Isabel Nyo

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