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How much time should I spend coding versus managing?

This is easily the most common question I hear from new technical leads.

Jul 21, 2017

How much time should I spend coding versus managing?

Jul 21, 2017

12 tips for making the best use of your time

Some tips that have worked for some people, some of the time, for some common problems. YMMV.

Jul 11, 2017

Jul 11, 2017

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You can’t cheat at learning: Quickly getting familiar with reading material

I am taking a course and was presented with a big pile of books to get familiar with before it began. This is a description of my process…

Jul 1, 2017

You can’t cheat at learning: Quickly getting familiar with reading material

Jul 1, 2017

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10 steps I use to avoid making my “you’re an idiot” face.

I’ve made a set of questions that help me to handle my initial reaction when I think something is ridiculous.

Jul 1, 2017

10 steps I use to avoid making my “you’re an idiot” face.

Jul 1, 2017

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Should your Engineering Lead be fired?

Not everyone is well suited to be an Engineering Lead, Director or CTO. Aside from demonstrating outstanding technical expertise, there are…

Jun 16, 2017

Jun 16, 2017

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Introductory bullshit detection for non-technical managers

You are a non-technical manager for a team of programmers or other highly skilled domain experts. You sometimes have some difficulties…

Jun 9, 2017

Introductory bullshit detection for non-technical managers

Jun 9, 2017

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Who will learn from this?

Inevitably, if I dig hard enough, the answer to the question “What specific change do I want?” will be to learn something. Or help someone…

Jun 2, 2017

Who will learn from this?

Jun 2, 2017

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If you don’t ask for it, don’t complain if you don’t get it.

Unless I’m just speaking to hear the sound of my own voice or to pass the time away, I am saying something for some purpose. That purpose…

May 29, 2017

If you don’t ask for it, don’t complain if you don’t get it.

May 29, 2017

Mike Acton

Mike Acton

Leadership. Video game development. Family. Programming. Engine Director @InsomniacGames (Spider-Man, Sunset Overdrive, Ratchet and Clank)

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