July 8, 2022
June 20, 2022
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Book note: Elite Capture by Olúfẹ́mi O. TáíwòAn attempt to reconcile the identity politics of the Combahee River Collective with the materialist left. Probably something to bother everyone in there.
May 28, 2022
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What Remains of That Digital DeclutterBack in March I started a digital declutter. There are lots of posts about how those things start, but not many about how it's going. These are some things I have been doing that have helped me feel more focused and intentional.
May 19, 2022
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That Didn't Happen!I've got a life-long habit of spinning up virtual people and arguing with them, which is to say a life-long habit of telling stories to myself that aren't true. It's tough to break, and I haven't broken it. But I've added a little thing to the loop.
May 3, 2022
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Notes on Fostering Equitable and Inclusive BehaviorAt the core of whatever we want to call this period of distributed work -- hybrid-remote, distributed, new normal, post-lockdown -- is a deep and essential need for more equitable and inclusive behavior in how we work and managers need to drive it.
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Notes on Technical Leadership GroupsRemembering some principles up front will help build a healthy and inclusive culture that not only gets things done, but keeps its eye on the needs of the technical organization by raising up new talent and creating a sense of belonging for everyone.
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So You Want to Write an RFCHybrid-remote work requires more tools for asynchronous cooperation. RFCs provide a way to let people contribute without adding another meeting to a calendar, and they can help you become more clear about decisions.
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Supporting an Open Door Culture by ListeningLeaders often help best when they accept that they don't know all the answers.
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Thinking About PrioritiesPrioritization is hard, and it's often at the root of team dysfunction and morale problems. You've got to grow beyond 'just give me more heads to get all this stuff done!
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Using the DACI FrameworkAs organizations scale, roles and responsibilities shift and often become less clear. While DACI and similar frameworks can be a little intimidating, you can keep it simple and bring clarity to your team.