The learning interventions spectrum and the “ignored middle”
Most leaders want employees to learn continuously, to keep abreast of new technologies, to bring in the best practices of the industry into the organisation. However, in today’s world, the …
Read MoreWhat capabilities are you building in your GCC?
Determining what capabilities you need
In the first part, we discussed the value zones framework to determine the value proposition with which you operate a GCC. Here’s a …
Read MoreHow Self-Signups Boost Ownership and Drive Team Success
Introduction
Welcome back to our ongoing series on self-signups, a core practice in agile methodologies that is reshaping how tasks are distributed within software development teams. Over the past couple of …
Read MoreFrom Task Assignment to Self-Signups: A Shift Towards Team Autonomy
Introduction
In our previous article, we explored some of the challenges that arise when teams follow the practice of task assignment. We discussed how task assignment can often limit autonomy, reduce …
Read MoreWhy you must pair on interviews
Pairing on interviews enhances both the experience and outcomes for all involved. It allows interviewers to learn from each other, manage time effectively, make more confident decisions, reduce stress, and onboard new interviewers efficiently. This collaborative approach also helps avoid common interview pitfalls, ensuring a more balanced and fair assessment process.
Read MoreWhy Test Nomenclature matters for Engineering Leaders
Introduction
As leaders overseeing engineering teams, one of your core responsibilities is ensuring that development processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business goals. Testing, though often seen as a technical …
Read MoreGCC value zones
While GCCs are on the rise, most leaders have to grapple with the question of long-term value from their investments in a GCC. The value you derive from your GCC depends on the zone it operates in!
Read MoreDecision-Making, Simplified: Async LDRs (Part 3)
Introduction
In the first and second posts, we explored the key aspects of Lightweight Decision Records (LDRs) and how …
Read MoreThe “build” lever blind spot
Your ability to deliver outcomes as a business depends on the capabilities you have in the organisation. While tools (like AI) and algorithms play a role, in the knowledge industry, …
Read MoreWhy Task Assignment Fails and How Self-Signups Can Help
In the world of software development, task assignment has long been the go-to method for distributing work among team members. However, this traditional approach often leads to unintended consequences that …
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