1:1s are the backbone of good (and bad) management

Successful 1:1 meetings are about the person, not…

Headcount planning basics

Headcount planning is a complex, constant & forward-looking process

Planning a TPM Org

10-ish questions to ask to avoid the Eng/TPM contention

9 tips for an effective re-org exercise

Reorganizations are difficult in the best of situations.

How many people flinch, grimace or roll their eyes in a “not agaaaain” manner when the topic is mentioned? It’s a common reaction; most of us have been through at least one…

Templates: the easiest of time-savers as a manager

Writing the same emails over and over again? Here are my fave manager templates.

For the first few years of my management career, I found myself writing the same…

7 ways hiring managers can provide a great candidate experience

7 ways hiring managers can provide a…

Sample 1:1 docs for ICs and Managers

The google forms I use for 1:1 discussions with ICs and managers

Before my first 1:1 with a new direct, I create a google form with accompanying ‘response sheet’ and send it to the direct with the…

TPMs: 10 ways to improve your partnership with your Eng leader

10 things I expect from any TPM as an Eng manager

This is written from the perspective of an Engineering leader. It’s merely to provide insight into how to build a…

Eng leaders: 9 ways to improve your partnership with your TPM

9 things I expect from any Eng leader as a TPM

This is written from the perspective of a Technical Project Manager and is meant to provide insight to Eng managers on…