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A practical framework for measuring technical debt in concrete terms that resonate with stakeholders, using code metrics, developer velocity data, and incident correlations to justify refactoring investments.
Navigate the shift from individual contributor to engineering manager with practical frameworks for delegation, one-on-ones, performance management, and the identity change that comes with measuring success through other people's output.
Practical frameworks for senior engineers and tech leads to evaluate, negotiate, and decline work requests effectively, protecting team focus while maintaining relationships and organizational trust.
Design engineering career ladders with clear expectations, measurable competencies, and dual-track progression that retains both individual contributors and aspiring managers without forcing a single path.
Design a technical hiring process that evaluates real engineering ability, reduces bias, respects candidates' time, and consistently identifies strong contributors.
A practical guide to navigating the shift from IC to tech lead — covering delegation, technical decision-making, one-on-ones, and redefining what productivity means when your output is measured through your team.
How to transform daily standups from painful status recitals into focused synchronization sessions — covering async alternatives, time-boxing techniques, and formats that surface blockers early.
A framework for identifying, categorizing, prioritizing, and paying down technical debt without halting feature development — using debt inventories, capacity allocation, and measurable payoff criteria.