One of the things that I keep seeing in both engineers and managers is a lack of ownership over their careers. Everyone (almost) wants to be promoted, have a bigger scope, and move further in their careers, but it's shocking how few realize just how much of this is in…
I'm discussing with a lot of people lately about what it means to be a leader when it comes to the workplace. This is most often talked about in the context of management, but I strongly believe this applies to everyone, regardless of their function or level. I'm not going…
Have you seen people that somehow get promoted every 1-2 years while others stay in the same role for a long time? Have you ever wondered what gives? How come two engineers that started from the same spot and apparently did similar things can end up having a totally different…
Setting goals and objectives usually divides engineers into one of three categories: * Excited at the prospect of working with their manager towards a common vision. * Indifferent because the entire process feels like a chore, but you believe it's still valuable for knowing what to focus on. * Almost dreadful of the…