“Leaders at all levels influence work results by making the work itself meaningful.” — Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones, Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? Writing this piece wasn’t easy. This quote from Goffee stirs too many thoughts and emotions. We can all clearly say what kind of boss we dislike, but describing the kind we admire — that’s far harder. 🧭 What Makes a Good Читати далі...
The Phoenix Project. A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford, 2015
This book presents itself as a guide to agile management and operational optimization, but to me, it’s about much more than that. It’s one of the few stories where developers aren’t treated as gods — and that’s refreshing. Its core message is about building communication bridges between IT departments: Development, Testing, DevOps, and Support. Just like in real Читати далі...
Why IT Interviews Are Hard — and Why It’s Not About Knowledge
Hundreds of books, thousands of articles, and dozens of blogs have tried to explain how to pass an IT interview. And yet, for most tech professionals, it still feels like a struggle. As a coach preparing IT specialists for interviews, I’ve participated in hundreds — from Microsoft, Reddit, Pinterest to internal sessions in local IT companies. And one thing keeps Читати далі...