PinnedLeeor EngelPrioritization, multiple work streams, unplanned work. Oh my!On development teams, balancing priorities while keeping focus is hard. Without an intentional approach you can quickly find your team…11 min read·Jan 24, 2022--1--1
PinnedLeeor EngelWhat is the risk matrix?All computer systems have technical risks. It’s impractical to design risk completely out of a system. Since we don’t have unlimited time…5 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
PinnedLeeor EngelThe middle slump: The power of weekly project goalsThere’s a thing writers call the middle slump. It’s that period in the middle of writing something when the author has lost initial…6 min read·Jan 18, 2021----
Leeor EngelI can’t get started! try an execution-based goalWhen it comes to professional development, many engineers struggle to put concrete plans into action to achieve their goals. They know what…6 min read·May 24, 2021----
Leeor EngelTime management wins for the busy engineering managerAs engineering managers our time is always in short supply. Most managers I know complain about never having enough time. We are busy…6 min read·Oct 13, 2020----
Leeor EngelThe work-centric standupHave you heard of zombie standup? If not, there’s a good chance you’ve been part of one at some point. Zombie standup is just what it…5 min read·May 27, 2020--2--2
Leeor EngelProcess evolved: the experimentIs your team scared to change their process? Are they endlessly evaluating or arguing over different options and their pros and cons? As…3 min read·Apr 12, 2020----
Leeor EngelDeadlines are a good thing.In a previous post, I talked about what makes a good goal. Once you’ve done the hard work of setting the right goal, it’s time to start…5 min read·Jan 5, 2020----
Leeor EngelWhat makes a good goal?John Allspaw has a great tweet on problem discovery:5 min read·Dec 9, 2019--1--1
Leeor EngelEstimated time != Calendar timeDoes the above sound familiar? If you have worked in an engineering department for any length of time, you have probably had this…5 min read·Aug 13, 2019----