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Better Alternatives to Performance Reviews
This article critiques traditional performance reviews and proposes alternatives that enhance employee feedback and engagement. It highlights the…
Dec 6
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Tobias Mende
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November 2024
Performance Reviews Considered Harmful
Performance reviews are widely accepted in software companies, yet they often foster unhealthy competition and overlook the importance of teamwork. By…
Nov 1
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October 2024
Organizational Tension Processing
In self-organizing companies, a tension-based proposal process empowers employees to identify issues and propose solutions, fostering a culture of…
Oct 4
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August 2024
Don’t motivate people
This article addresses the misconception that leaders can motivate employees through external rewards like bonuses. It argues that such extrinsic…
Aug 23
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July 2024
How to give outstanding code reviews (if you have to)
Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality and fostering team collaboration. While pair or team programming is often preferred for…
Jul 19
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May 2024
Increase Engineering Productivity by 50% Through Focus and Flow
Keeping developers focused and in the zone can boost productivity by 50%. But how do you create such an environment? Beyond cutting down on meetings…
May 31
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April 2024
Value-Stream-Oriented Kanban
Visualize value flow instead of busy-work
Apr 19
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March 2024
Things I love and hate about the state of software companies in 2024
Disclaimer: This started as a rant, not meant to be published.
Mar 15
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Growth, Engineering Productivity, and High-Performing Teams
WITH TOBI & Tobi
Mar 1
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Tobias Mende
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Tobi Leonhardt
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February 2024
11 Aspects Most Startups Get Wrong About OKRs and How to Fix it
Discover the top mistakes startups make with OKRs and how to correct them for better team alignment and goal achievement. This article provides…
Feb 23
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Key Drivers for Engineering Experience and Performance
WITH TOBI & Tobi
Feb 16
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Tobias Mende
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Tobi Leonhardt
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January 2024
Self-organizing companies don't need managers but coaches
If you are a manager or consider managing teams and organizations a significant part of your profession, the title will likely cause a feeling of…
Jan 19
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