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Continue reading →: 🎨 The Art of Delegation for Managers and Technical Leaders🤔 Are You Really Delegating Effectively? Stepping into a managerial or technical lead role is exciting, but it comes with a crucial responsibility: delegation. It sounds simple, but are you truly doing it right? Delegation isn’t about just giving orders—it’s about empowering your team. 🚀 Why Should You Delegate? 1.…
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Continue reading →: 🗒️ Managers, Are You Writing Down What Your Direct Reports Are Doing Well?🎯 Company Goals Almost every company sets some goals that have to be completed before the end of the fiscal year. Usually, they are specific to technical achievements and development of new features, and usually, one extra goal is dedicated to personal improvements. Does that mean that their completion and…
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Continue reading →: 💰Is a 152k salary in the U.S. better than a 65k one in Barcelona?📊 Initial Salary Insights: The Stack Overflow Data 📈 It is very interesting the insights offered by Stack Overflow every year. Nearly 65,000 developers revealed which language they use most, where they come from, their role, and also how much they earn. Scrolling to the “salary by developer type” section,…
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Continue reading →: 🚀 Top European Startup Hubs for 2025: Where Innovation ThrivesEurope’s startup ecosystem is flourishing, with cities across the continent vying to offer the most attractive environments for entrepreneurs and innovators. 🌍 Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 The German capital continues to be a powerhouse for tech and blockchain startups. Berlin’s appeal lies in its unique combination of affordability, vibrant culture, and…
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Continue reading →: 🛠️When Micromanagement Fuels SuccessMicromanagement often gets a bad reputation for stifling creativity and undermining team morale. But is it always a toxic practice? When applied thoughtfully and temporarily, micromanagement can be a powerful tool to achieve critical outcomes and steer teams toward success. 👩💻Onboarding New Talent New engineers, especially juniors, thrive with structured…
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Continue reading →: 🚀 Technical Leadership: More Than Just SeniorityNot every senior engineer is cut out to be a Tech Team Lead. Some companies hire or promote based on seniority or salary rather than leadership potential. This role demands unique skills and acts as a critical bridge between engineering managers and teams. 🌉 The Lead’s Dual Role A Team…
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Continue reading →: 🚀 The Power of Continuous Automatic ReleasesContinuous automatic releases have emerged as a critical factor in maintaining a competitive edge. Despite the clear benefits, not many companies have achieved full automation in their release processes.They represent a paradigm shift in how software is developed, tested, and deployed. By automating the entire pipeline from code commit to…
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Continue reading →: 🚀 Startups vs Big Tech: The Need for Speed in InnovationStartups are leaving big tech companies in the dust when it comes to innovation speed. While industry giants have the resources and market reach, they often miss the mark on agility and rapid deployment. Does it look like a paradox? ⚡ Startups are built for velocity:• They can implement changes…
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Continue reading →: 📊 Flat vs. Hierarchical: which one truly works better in Software Engineering?I’ve witnessed the ongoing debate between flat and hierarchical team structures and both have their merits. Flat Structures empower Creativity, Responsibility and Innovation🚀 Flat organizational structures minimize management layers, fostering direct communication and collaboration. In software engineering teams, this can lead to:• Faster decision-making: Engineers can act quickly without navigating…
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Continue reading →: 🤝 From Transparency to Trust: How Leadership Principles Shape Team SuccessI’ve learned that defining and adhering to core principles is crucial for effective leadership and team success. Recently I came across an insightful article that resonated with my experience and reinforced the importance of the principles I’ve adopted: Communication, Transparency, Punctuality, Commitments and Honesty. (https://www.jointhecollective.com/article/trust-in-leadership-the-role-of-transparency/) I think that leadership transparency…
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