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Tthepragmatistthepragmatist.hashnode.dev1d ago · 8 min read

When Leaders Ignore the No Asshole Rule!

Originally published on Rough Edges. There's a pattern I've watched play out in more than one organization. From a distance it looks like high performance. Up close it's something else. A strong engin

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Tthepragmatistthepragmatist.hashnode.dev1d ago · 6 min read

What Engineering Managers Are Actually For

Originally published on Rough Edges. There's a version of engineering management that shows up in a lot of technical writing: the EM as scorekeeper. They track metrics, run processes, attend meetings,

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Tthepragmatistthepragmatist.hashnode.dev1d ago · 3 min read

Measuring Engineering Performance: Activity Is Not Output

Originally published on Rough Edges. The case for making engineering performance visible is legitimate. Hidden underperformance is a real organizational problem, and managers who avoid measuring their

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