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Working Assumptions: Hybrid Professionals
Annie Hedgpeth
September 3, 2024
Let’s explore the value of hybrid professionals, individuals with diverse skill sets, and how companies often fail to leverage their unique talents du...
Working Assumptions: Performance Reviews
Annie Hedgpeth
July 29, 2024
Performance reviews are crucial for career growth and development. This blog post tackles common false assumptions and highlights how intentional, con...
Working Assumptions: One On Ones
Annie Hedgpeth
July 17, 2024
One-on-ones are arguably the most effective tool you have to communicate your wins. Let’s discuss some of the unhelpful working assumptions we have ab...
Working Assumptions: The 360
Annie Hedgpeth
July 13, 2024
What will it take to make 360 reviews more beneficial to the employee? What are the real goals of a 360 review? Let’s rethink what it means to grow an...
Working Assumptions: Networking
Annie Hedgpeth
July 3, 2024
Networking can be tricky, but intentional networking creates real, meaningful connections that outshine social media’s superficial links. Discover how...
Working Assumptions: Introduction
Annie Hedgpeth
June 16, 2024
An introduction to the “Working Assumptions” series, where we will tackle some assumptions about career growth that we may be working by that aren't s...
Networking Rules for Job Hunting
Michael Hedgpeth
February 23, 2024
Job hunters need to follow these rules to realize their full potential.
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
Annie Hedgpeth
November 16, 2023
Unlock your career’s full potential! Learn the art of setting and tracking goals for continuous growth.
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.
Managing Performance With Your Manager: It Goes Both Ways
Michael Hedgpeth
July 23, 2023
Learn how to manage your manager’s performance, set clear expectations, and drive your career growth. Get actionable tips for effective 1:1s and feedb...
Ten Ways to Have a Successful Early Software Career
Michael Hedgpeth
July 19, 2023
Kickstart your software career with our top 10 tips. Learn how to focus on technology, manage your manager, and avoid pitfalls to set yourself up for ...
Finding Alignment—3 Levels To Grow To The Next Level
Michael Hedgpeth
June 28, 2023
Explore the three levels of alignment in management - immediate execution, understanding but disagreeing, and understanding and agreeing.
The Hidden Key of Great Managers—Calendar Control
Michael Hedgpeth
June 21, 2023
Learn how to control your calendar to maximize your time, delegate effectively, and create an ideal schedule for increased productivity and growth.
How to Manage Performance from Low Performers to Superstars
Michael Hedgpeth
June 14, 2023
Learn the three-step process I use to manage the performance of my team. This creates the right outcome for everyone, from low performers to superstar...
3 Steps for Managers to Discover the Right Roadmap
Michael Hedgpeth
June 6, 2023
How to discover the right roadmap for your team
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 ...
Margin for Leadership
Michael Hedgpeth
October 7, 2016
Explore the importance of creating margin in your day for leadership and mentoring. Learn from past mistakes and discover how to effectively manage yo...
Planning vs. Execution
Michael Hedgpeth
September 23, 2016
Explore the importance of planning before execution in achieving success. Learn from real-life experiences and understand how to balance excitement wi...
Internalizing the Plan
Michael Hedgpeth
September 17, 2016
Explore the importance of creating and internalizing a plan in a technical context. Learn how honesty and understanding are key to growth and efficien...
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...