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Building Fearless Engineering Teams with Psychological Safety
Introduction Engineering teams shine when individuals feel safe to speak up, take risks, and share ideas without fear of embarrassment or retaliation. This concept, known as psychological safety, is a cornerstone of high-performing teams. Google’s Project Aristotle found that psychological safety was the most critical factor in determining team success, even more important than individual…
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“How long will this take?”
The dreaded question. The one that no team wants to answer. People think this question is about time. It’s not. The currency of estimates are confidence & trust. And this is how your answer is measured.
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The Power of Effective 1-on-1s
Have you ever considered rescheduling your next 1-on-1? After all, you just spoke during standup, right? Maybe there’s a looming deadline demanding all your attention. Well, these scenarios are actually the best reasons to meet. If you or the other person aren’t seeing the value in your 1-on-1s, it might be time to revisit your…