/Management

Basic Things

- Alex Kladov tl;dr: “After working on the initial stages of several largish projects, I accumulated a list of things that share the following three properties: (1) They are irrelevant while the project is small. (2) They are a productivity multiplier when the project is large. (3) They are much harder to introduce down the line.”

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The Tarzan Method

- James Stanier tl;dr: “Performance review season always gets people thinking: where am I going? Where do I want to be next year? Why haven't I managed to get that promotion this time around? What's the point of all of this anyway?” James discusses the patterns he commonly sees in reports and how being transfixed on a single goal can do more harm than good.

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The Power Of Questions

- Mike Fisher tl;dr: The ability to ask the right questions is a real superpower for executives and leaders. It demonstrates curiosity, intelligence, and the ability to rapidly get to the core of complex issues. Developing this skill requires conscious effort, humility and practice, but yields major benefits in decision making and innovation. Mike shares insights into how to develop this skill. 

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Why Passkeys Matter

tl;dr: Passwords are a massive security risk, with billions exposed yearly due to poor practices. Passkeys offer a promising passwordless solution that enhances security and user experience through biometrics and cryptography, eliminating complex credentials. With major tech companies embracing passkeys, widespread adoption could revolutionize online security and user authentication.

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Basic Things

- Alex Kladov tl;dr: “After working on the initial stages of several largish projects, I accumulated a list of things that share the following three properties: (1) They are irrelevant while the project is small. (2) They are a productivity multiplier when the project is large. (3) They are much harder to introduce down the line.”

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10 Must-Reads For Engineering Leaders

- Anton Zaides tl;dr: “Although I insist you should fully read them, I summarized my main takeaway from each book in today’s article.” Anton discusses: (1) Turn the Ship Around: building a team that doesn’t depend on you. (2) No Rules Rules: removing all controls and bureaucracy. (3) Extreme Ownership: You are the organization. And more. 

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The Impact Of AI Tooling On Engineering At ANZ Bank

- Abi Noda tl;dr: “To evaluate whether Copilot should be used org-wide, the authors of this paper conducted an experiment for six weeks, and compared the tool’s impact on a test group versus a control group. They based their evaluation of the tool’s impact using measures for productivity, quality, and security.“

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10 Must-Reads For Engineering Leaders

- Anton Zaides tl;dr: “Although I insist you should fully read them, I summarized my main takeaway from each book in today’s article.” Anton discusses: (1) Turn the Ship Around: building a team that doesn’t depend on you. (2) No Rules Rules: removing all controls and bureaucracy. (3) Extreme Ownership: You are the organization. And more. 

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The 37signals Guide To Internal Communication

tl;dr: 30 rules including: (1) Give meaningful discussions a meaningful amount of time to develop and unfold. Rushing to judgement, or demanding immediate responses, only serves to increase the odds of poor decision making. (2) Meetings are the last resort, not the first option. (3) Writing solidifies, chat dissolves. Substantial decisions start and end with an exchange of complete thoughts, not one-line-at-a-time jousts. If it’s important, critical, or fundamental, write it up, don’t chat it down.

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An Open Letter To Auth Providers

tl;dr: The first job of any auth company is to protect its customers – before anything else. Somewhere along the way it feels like a lot of auth providers lost sight of the thing that matters: You, their customers.

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