15 posts tagged with "substack"

There has always been a quiet tax in engineering organizations. Not in infrastructure. Not in tooling. Not even in process.

The more AI increases visible activity, the less visible activity tells us about real engineering performance.

For most of our industry’s history, the people with the most authority were the people closest to the act of building.

Feedback is often called a gift, and indeed it's a powerful tool for improving our behaviors. This article won't cover how to provide feedback or various feedback methods, as these topics have been extensively covered elsewhere. Instead, I want to explore a key question: are we truly providing feedback when we claim to be?

Over the last months, I've witnessed firsthand the transformation of my team from a basic operation provider to an internal service provider.

As someone who has spent years navigating the complexities of engineering leadership, I can tell you that transparency is one of the most critical elements of effective leadership. If you're aspiring to take on a leadership role, understanding the importance of transparency and how it contributes to a healthy chain of command is essential.

Dear readers, I am back. It has been a few “interesting” months in my life that have made me reflect a lot on some topics that before I thought were trivial, and one-sided. I will try to share some thoughts over the next few posts. So let's start with a subject that is really fresh in my mind, as it's what has been affecting me over the last few months.

Hello Everyone, I want to apologize for this hiatus that I had to take as writer of leads horizons. I have delayed most of the posts and ideas I had to share with all of you. I will resume my writing activities next week, so I am looking forward to any feedback you can/what give me. To give some context, the hiatus was to handle my mental health, and make some changes that will help me move toward my goals and personal happiness. I would like to personally thanks my wife for being a great support all this time 🙏. I want to also say thanks to everyone who is subscribed to the newsletter or reads independently in substack for your support. To show my appreciation, I will add a complimentary subscription to everyone. Thanks again for your support & reading this newsletter, Regards, Alvaro

Have you ever considered the various types of tasks within a team? Why do we often separate tasks into 'technical' and 'product' categories? Is this division a reality, or is it simply a reflection of our difficulty in articulating the value of non-functional behavior?

Last week, we discussed the importance of managing 100% utilization within the team to maintain their well-being. As individuals, we each react differently to experiences, which can have long-term consequences.