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Demystifying the Performance Review Process
For many people, the review process can be mysterious and intimidating. I hope this article can shed some light on what can seem like an opaque process. What are Performance Reviews? The first question is what exactly counts as a performance review? Every company will do things differently, but in general, performance reviews are the…
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New Manager Guide
Making the transition from individual contributor to manager can be difficult. This guide is for first time people managers, but also might be helpful for those who are changing to a new team. Prepare It’s always good to go in with a plan. Sometimes you are aiming for a manager role for months or years,…
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How to deal with Layoffs
At the time of this writing the economy in the United States is going downhill (again). All economies and companies are subject to what’s known as the business cycle where we ride the good times up until the economy eventually trends back down, which is typically every 8 to 10 years, give or take. We…
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11 Excellent Books for Software Engineering Managers
11 excellent books related to engineering management
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How to Get a Promotion to Accelerate Your Career Growth
Where to Start Once you’ve settled into your job and feel that you are ready for the next step, it can be hard to figure out what to do next to get a promotion to advance your career. The advice I’m going to give here is about the steps to take regardless of level,…
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