While it seems pedantic to even be discussing it, there is definitely a lot to talk about when it comes to the two variations of the golden rule. To those unfamiliar, the two variations are the Christian variation, which is phrased as: Do unto others what you would have them do unto you. … and…
Author: Dexter Sy
Dexter is an engineering manager at Synacy, a co-founder of ATeam Business Software Solutions, and founder of TechManagement.Life. He loves to share his experiences and thoughts on managing software teams and running businesses.
Why Decisions Shouldn’t Be Judged By Outcomes
I’m currently in a business analytics class in my MBA program, which is all about using quantitative methods for coming up with the best business decisions. There was one particular quote mentioned in the intro session that really got me thinking. A good decision is different from a good outcome. This really spoke to me….
The Big Problem With Estimates
It’s no question that estimates still play a big role in modern-day planning. It’s easy to see why. Estimations give us a mental model of what’s possible in a given timeframe. Having an estimate gives us a sense of security that we know what’s coming and based on which we might drive the rest of…
6 Things Hiring Managers Need To Remember About Interviews
I’ve interviewed potential hires in both my current and previous jobs, and the differences between the approaches we took at each place are quite stark. In one of those jobs, the process was quick but consequently ended up in a lot of hiring errors. On the other hand, I always felt super drained after the…
Here’s how you can get better buy-in on your ideas
I read about this particular challenge from a response in my opt-in survey (if you haven’t yet, I’d love it if you took the survey) and it resonated with me as I realized it’s a scenario I’ve had to face many times and had never really thought deeply about. Getting a client or your boss…
What exactly is “context”?
I realize I talk so much about “context” in this blog, it might sound like I’m just tossing around management jargon to sound smart. So let me take this opportunity to clarify about what “context” means and why it actually is important in the work we do, whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor….