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    Notes on engineering leadership

    Thoughts on leadership, strategy, and the journey of continuous growth. Each post is a step along the path.

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    MANAGEMENT · FEB 15, 2025 · 5 MIN

    Management vs Technical Path

    Most people who ask about management versus the technical path have already made the move. The question comes from uncertainty — and the answer almost always surprises them: the two paths demand more of the same than either side admits.

    MANAGEMENT · JAN 7, 2023 · 8 MIN

    Feedback

    What feedback is, and how to give and receive it well: planned vs impromptu, constructive feedback, frequency, direction, and a worked example.

    REFLECTIONS · NOV 29, 2021 · 7 MIN

    Analysis vs Synthesis

    We often hear the term 'analytical skills', but analysis is only one side of the 'productivity coin'. The other side is synthesis, and I will argue that they are equally important.

    STRATEGY · OCT 15, 2021 · 6 MIN

    My 7 Principles Towards Progress (Part II)

    Continuing the exploration of principles that guide professional growth: doing what you love, pacing yourself, continuous learning, and understanding opportunity cost.

    STRATEGY · OCT 9, 2021 · 5 MIN

    My 7 Principles Towards Progress (Part I)

    One of the questions I usually get asked is how I was able to ascend that fast. These principles are a guide towards becoming successful in your professional journey.

    COMMUNICATION · OCT 8, 2021 · 5 MIN

    4W + 2H

    The modern world is rich with data and the sharing of data is becoming more important than ever. I created a structure to help streamline information extraction: What, Why, Who, When, How, How Much.

    MANAGEMENT · DEC 22, 2020 · 6 MIN

    From Individual Contributor (IC) to Team Lead or Manager

    Many of the challenges people face are related to change. One of the most difficult is when one moves from an IC role to a first-level lead/manager role.