- Todo, Doing, Done 30th August 2026
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Scrum and Kanban gave us a common language, then buried us in ceremonies. Why most teams only need three columns, one name per card, and Andy Grove's oldest trick to keep the pace of work sustainable. Read more
- The Unintuitive Power of Constraints 8th October 2025
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What if the secret to getting more done isn't freedom, but focus? I wrote about how self-imposed constraints (like a strict 9-5 or a limited toolset) can spark innovation and supercharge your productivity. Read more
- Hiring at speed: the '+-=?:' framework 20th June 2025
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A lightweight yet powerful hiring framework that cuts through endless loops and groupthink. How the '+-=?:' feedback system helped me hire hundreds of engineers without losing top candidates to lengthy processes. Read more
- What are you doing? 4th August 2022
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Why your team feels disconnected when you're working hardest. The hidden cost of leadership isolation and practical ways to keep your reports informed without overwhelming them. Read more
- Write things down 28th July 2022
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The simple manager's trick that transforms scattered thoughts into clear decisions. Why your notepad is your best leadership tool and how to turn daily chaos into structured insights. Read more
- Pull Requests 14th August 2020
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Why pending code reviews kill team velocity and how to turn PR feedback into your competitive advantage. Practical strategies for both reviewers and submitters to maximize throughput. Read more
- Reactive Programming 28th June 2020
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From spreadsheets to modern UIs: how reactive programming transforms asynchronous chaos into declarative elegance. Master data streams, observers, and the paradigm that powers today's interactive apps. Read more
- Remote working 7th August 2017
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The complete playbook for liquid teams that outperform office-bound competitors. Why face time doesn't equal productivity and how to manage distributed talent without losing culture. Read more