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Coordination Headwinds: The Invisible Force Slowing Down Your Team
As engineering teams grow, the thrill of shipping product can morph into a frustrating slog. This is the subtle force of coordination headwinds - an emergent challenge of complex systems.
The Leader's Guide to Defining (and Achieving!) Your Own Success
Defining success on your own terms is crucial for personal and professional growth. Take ownership of your success by embracing challenges, adapting to change, fostering collaboration, and cultivating resilience.
Feedback: A Guide for Engineering Leaders
Honest feedback can sometimes sting, but it's a catalyst for personal and professional growth. As leaders, let's commit to creating an environment where feedback is valued and where we equip ourselves (and our teams) with the tools to give and receive it constructively.
The Power of Accountability, Autonomy, and Agency
The dream of a high-performance team is one that drives many leaders – a group that operates with laser focus, boundless innovation, and unwavering determination to succeed. But behind the scenes, the magic ingredients are often surprisingly simple. I'm convinced that accountability, autonomy, and agency serve as the bedrock upon which truly exceptional teams are built. These principles don't just improve results, they transform the very nature of your team into a self-propelling force, driven by shared purpose and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Collaboration, Not Competition, Is the Key to Success
In today's workplaces, a zero-sum mentality, where one's gain equals another's loss, can create toxicity. Instead, we should focus on collaboration, seeking win-win situations and fostering a shared vision. This shift from competition to collaboration boosts productivity, fosters respect, and ultimately leads to collective success. In essence, true victory lies in team success, proving collaboration, not competition, is the key.
Get out of your swim lane
Explore the power of cross-functional collaboration in this blog post, where we delve into how diverse teams and perspectives enhance product development. Learn how breaking down silos and fostering open communication can lead to innovation, and how healthy discourse challenges assumptions and brings forth robust solutions.
The Hazards of Best Effort Commitments
Discover the hazards of best effort commitments. Learn how to navigate unrealistic expectations, foster trust, and maximize collaboration. Enhance your leadership approach to build lasting, successful partnerships.
