When I take on a new management role, whether it’s through a reorganization, succession, or stepping into a new organization, I make it a priority to ask this question in my first 1:1 with each direct report: This question may seem out of ordinary. I know. Maybe even a little intimidating especially during a first meeting. But I’ve found it […]
Hiring is tough. It’s one of the most important tasks a manager faces while growing their team. The problem with hiring is that a bad hire can significantly impact you financially, culturally, and emotionally. Whether you’re building a new team from scratch or just filling an important role, it helps to hear the warning signs again. After years of hiring, […]
I’ve had a TikTok account for a while. I was a passive scroller. But, today I made my first video based on my blog post. It’s about how building a great team is like cooking a good meal. You need the right people, not just a lot of people. I wanted to share a simple thought: making a successful team […]
Building an all-star team is a bit like cooking a nice dish. It’s less about throwing in a lot of ingredients. It’s more about using just the right ones to create something truly delicious. Your team is your recipe for success, and as any top cook will tell you, the best recipes don’t need the most ingredients; they require the […]
Pair programming is no new topic and has been widely used in the industry. At first, it might seem like itʼs a waste of time because two coders work in the same station. However, it provides values like team building and less defective code. Although code reviews provide a degree of control in written code pieces, a second person makes […]