Leadership
The Clock Is Already Running
Innovation Dies in Silence
You don’t build safety in offsites. You build it in how you respond when someone messes up or disagrees.
The Bus Factor: How Many People Can You Afford to Lose?
The bus factor is a simple yet powerful way to think about execution risk in engineering organizations. It refers to the number of people who would need to suddenly disappear before a project stalls because the remaining team lacks the knowledge or capability to continue. That disappearance could be someone quitting, getting hit by a bus, taking extended leave, or simply being pulled onto another priority.
One-Way vs Two-Way Doors
Not every decision deserves a meeting. But try telling that to some organizations, where even choosing a linting rule somehow requires stakeholder alignment and a follow-up meeting.
OKRs That Actually Work
After 10 years of watching companies implement OKRs, I've seen them do two things: transform organizations or become another dreaded management ritual that everyone ignores. The difference isn't the framework itself. It's understanding that OKRs aren't just about setting goals. They're about creating alignment, focus, and outcomes that actually matter. In this blog post, I share what I've learned.
Leading With Clarity
Rethinking leadership in engineering teams - moving beyond command-and-control to intent-based leadership that creates conditions for team success