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The true cost of principles
Sean’s voice crackled through the loudspeaker: “Can you hear me?” “Yes”, muttered the director. “Look Stacy, no one’s more upset than us. We’re in a tough situation, I know. The launch should’ve happened a month ago. Everyone’s been working non-stop.” “Then why didn’t it?” she interrupted. Sean continued. “This was supposed to be a quick…
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Missing the Forest for the Trees: Rethinking Performance Management
Most organizations implement performance management backwards. They focus on individual achievement while hoping for team success. And in the end, they undermine both. The problem is with where we measure, not how. Personal output, skill gaps, growth areas, contributions against role expectations are all looking at the individual. This seems like a logical place to…
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Async-First Engineering: Boost Productivity and Focus
Introduction Synchronous meetings and real-time messages dominate many engineering teams, but they come at a cost: interruptions, fragmented focus, and inefficient collaboration. As teams become more distributed and remote, mastering asynchronous communication (async) is essential for maintaining productivity and inclusivity (Salihefendic, 2022). As Amir Salihefendic, CEO of Doist, explains: Async is the freedom to collaborate…