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Organization as a Graph [video](wearedevelopers.com)
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Interviewing in the Post-LLM World(gitnation.com)
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Business SLOs(haagwee.medium.com)
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by dunyakirkali 9mo ago
Service Level Objectives (SLOs) often miss the point because they measure whether systems are working, not whether they deliver real value to users or the business. Even if every technical metric looks healthy, a service can still fail the
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
In this article, I introduce DuckLake; a lightweight, portable data lake solution perfect for busy engineering managers. You'll learn how to easily collect, store, and analyze data from sources like Jira and GitHub without the hassle o
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Many tech companies strategically exaggerate or obscure details about their technologies, not just to impress investors or the public, but to mislead competitors and protect their edge. From Google’s PageRank spin and Apple’s secretive code
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Most disciplines have a standardized material to work with. Wood for carpenters. Numbers for mathematicians. Sound for musicians. For managers, the material is people. And people don't follow neat abstractions. You can’t "standard
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Just published "Know Your Worth" - a practical guide to navigating compensation and promotion conversations at work. I break down key concepts like compensation structures, compa ratios, and how to connect your work to business im
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
In any growing company, it’s easy for teams to fall into an "us vs. them" mindset, celebrating our own group while mistrusting others. But as engineering managers, we have the power to bridge those divides. This article explores h
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Every project starts with optimism, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe from hidden risks. In my latest article, I explore the pre-mortem; a simple, practical technique to help teams imagine what could go wrong before it actually does. Whether
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Giving feedback is one of the most important (and challenging) skills for engineering managers to master. In this article, I explore popular frameworks like BIO, BOOST, and STAR, as well as the pitfalls of approaches like the "shit san
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
If you're an engineering manager looking to make your 1:1s more impactful, this article is for you. I share a practical framework to help you turn routine check-ins into powerful conversations that drive growth, trust, and team success
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Ever feel like your calendar is running your life instead of helping you live it? I wrote this piece to share how I wrestled mine back under control. In Calendar Wrangler, I walk through the tools and habits I use—from designing an "Id
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about how companies are a lot like people going through a life cycle. They begin as naive newborns, grow into experimenting children, and face the awkward, dangerous teenage years where they might burn
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
A structured, evidence-based interview process is essential to minimize unconscious bias and ensure fair hiring decisions, especially as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives face challenges. Bias, such as the halo effect, can
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
A Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) is a powerful tool for engineering managers to address performance issues while supporting team members' growth. By clearly outlining expectations, providing structured support, and maintaining thoroug
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by dunyakirkali 1y ago
Did you know that your organization's structure directly impacts the software you build? Conway's Law highlights the deep connection between team dynamics and system architecture. By aligning your teams with your desired technical
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
In this article I talk about how effective post-mortems can transform software failures into valuable learning experiences. Post-mortems are structured processes conducted after incidents or project completions to analyze what happened, why
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
This article delves into the artful journey of becoming an exceptional engineering manager by mastering self-awareness—a process comparable to a craftsman perfecting their trade. It explores how tools like DISC analysis and Clifton Strength
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Letterpress: Effortless Self-Publishing for Tech Authors(github.com)
2 points by dunyakirkali 2y ago|1 comments
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
Check out Letterpress, a project that simplifies self-publishing with a ready-to-use AsciiDoctor template. It includes built-in support for diagrams, code examples, and math formulas, making it perfect for technical authors. With devcontain
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
Discover how the principles of Gemba Kaizen, originally designed to optimize manufacturing processes, can be applied to software engineering to enhance team performance and satisfaction. This article explores practical methodologies such as
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
This counterintuitive approach isn't about planning your exit—it's a powerful management hack that turns frustrations into objectives, tracks organizational health, and helps you distinguish between fixable problems and deal-break
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
In our latest article, we dive into the powerful methodologies of Gemba Kaizen, originally developed to revolutionize manufacturing, and explore how they can be applied to software engineering. From the Gemba Walk to Root Cause Analysis, di
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Great read on bias in the hiring process(leaddev.com)
1 points by dunyakirkali 2y ago|1 comments
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
In fast-paced engineering, brief Call To Action documents help teams solve problems quickly by using clear, simple steps. These one- to two-page memos highlight a real issue with supporting data, explain why it matters, and suggest straight
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
Workplace conflicts are a natural part of any professional setting, whether it's disagreements over technical decisions or simple meeting etiquette. The article explains how creating a “working agreement”—a collaborative document that
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
A living document titled "Why I Want to Leave" serves as a powerful tool for transforming workplace frustrations into actionable objectives by capturing everything from technical challenges to cultural misalignments, ultimately of
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
Beautiful!
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by dunyakirkali 2y ago
Manager Performance Surveys, inspired by groundbreaking initiatives like Google's Project Oxygen and Project Aristotle, serve as a powerful tool for engineering leaders to capture honest, actionable feedback from their teams, driving a

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