Michael RiceBedrock Characteristics of an Effective Tech LeadIn the Truth About Leadership, James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner offer no-nonsense, trend-free guidance that may help us nail down the…Feb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
Michael RiceIntroducing Tech Lead WorkshopsLike many software engineers, I’ve had lots and lots of side projects, but I think I’m more excited about Tech Leadership Workshops than…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017
Michael RiceMonday Motivation. An open letter to my teams.Dear consultants and engineers,Feb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
Michael RiceShort projects are hardShort projects are much harder than long ones. I’m talking about super short development projects, like four weeks plus or minus a few…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Michael RicePairing — Why Does Nobody Do It? Should They Bother?As you know, pair programming or pairing has been around since the beginning of XP. Advocates say when engineers work together, side by…May 2, 2016May 2, 2016
Michael RiceWant to be a Leader? Remember This: Insight < Outsight“Most of the good things that ever happened to me — both professionally and personally — happened after I finally took myself out of my…Apr 25, 2016Apr 25, 2016
Michael RiceCraftsmanship, flow, and engagement — Software Craftsmanship Letter No. 6What if you woke up in the morning actually looking forward to your day job? Maybe it’s because of the people you work with; uncommon, but…Feb 15, 2016Feb 15, 2016
Michael RiceEngineering managers are leading a revolution in management. Let’s have a survey about it.Between agile and holacracy, both the demands on management and the role of management are evolving rapidly. And as you know, innovation in…Feb 8, 2016Feb 8, 2016
Michael RiceIt takes a lot more than a job title to be a consultantSome call themselves consultants because they don’t know what else to call themselves. Others put it on their LinkedIn profiles because…Jan 25, 2016Jan 25, 2016
Michael RiceSoftware Craftsmanship — Letters from the Road No. 5Walmart. You cringe every time you go. You went there a while ago because you saved a few bucks on an iPad mini or got a killer price on…Jan 6, 2016Jan 6, 2016
