https://authenticbits.net/tags/scaling-people/Practical tools, real-world lessons, and honest reflections on engineering leadershipHugoen-usMon, 16 Mar 2026 09:45:31 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-clock-is-already-running/Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:45:31 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-clock-is-already-running/Why the people you lose hit harder, and later, than you thinkhttps://authenticbits.net/blog/innovation-dies-in-silence/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:28 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/innovation-dies-in-silence/You don’t build safety in offsites. You build it in how you respond when someone messes up or disagrees.https://authenticbits.net/blog/the-bus-factor-how-many-people-can-you-afford-to-lose/Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:49:34 +0100https://authenticbits.net/blog/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.https://authenticbits.net/blog/leading-with-clarity/Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://authenticbits.net/blog/leading-with-clarity/Rethinking leadership in engineering teams - moving beyond command-and-control to intent-based leadership that creates conditions for team success