- 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