Recognizing People Who Do the Right Thing
Michael Hedgpeth
October 17, 2023
We often underestimate the level of sacrifice a leader must make to do the right thing. We want to recognize people who are making those sacrifices.
How to Lower the Barrier to Entry
Annie Hedgpeth
April 1, 2017
Discover how to lower the barrier to entry into technology careers. Learn strategies to support and encourage individuals transitioning into tech and ...
Finding Alignment
Michael Hedgpeth
June 24, 2016
Explore the keys to finding alignment in business initiatives. Learn how respect and empathy can help bridge gaps and foster collaboration. Discover h...
Premature Optimization
Michael Hedgpeth
June 3, 2016
Explore the pitfalls of premature optimization in organizational planning. Learn how focusing on immediate improvement opportunities can lead to trans...
The Power of Precedence
Michael Hedgpeth
April 1, 2016
Explore the power of precedence in driving change initiatives. Learn how to avoid the trap of the ‘Perfect State’ and instead use real-world examples ...
The Missing Compiler/Unit Test for Feelings
Michael Hedgpeth
March 25, 2016
Explore the importance of understanding and influencing how others perceive you in a technical environment. Learn why there’s no compiler or unit test...
The Technical Asshole Curse
Michael Hedgpeth
March 18, 2016
Explore the ‘Technical Asshole Curse’ in the tech industry, where hard skills overshadow soft skills, leading to a toxic work environment. Learn how t...
Feelings > Compliance
Michael Hedgpeth
March 12, 2016
Explore the importance of considering feelings over compliance in leadership. Discover how fostering respect and excitement can lead to more effective...
The Power of Culture in Cross-Discipline Change Initiatives
Michael Hedgpeth
February 12, 2016
Explore the power of culture in driving cross-discipline change initiatives. Understand the roles of developers, SecOps, and Operations in a business ...
Building Alliances
Michael Hedgpeth
January 27, 2016
Discover the importance of building alliances to effectively persuade people, especially in challenging situations. Learn from real-life experiences a...
Why Before What
Michael Hedgpeth
January 20, 2016
Explore the importance of establishing a shared vision before implementing change in an agile transformation. Learn why understanding the ‘why’ is cru...
Who is with you?
Michael Hedgpeth
January 1, 2016
Discover the importance of team alignment in problem-solving. Learn why involving everyone in the solution process leads to better execution and succe...
Whose Goals?
Michael Hedgpeth
December 11, 2015
Explore the power of setting personal goals and the potential pitfalls of not doing so in this insightful blog post. Discover how not having clear goa...
Alignment
Michael Hedgpeth
November 13, 2015
Discover the power of alignment in business strategy. Learn how to unite leadership, middle management, and ground-level employees for effective probl...