A good mix today. I really enjoyed the CyclingTips podcast about more diversity and inclusivity in cycling and what organisations and companies could and should be doing. Management Software Development Trends 2021: The Latest Research Data - it is amazing how many of these surveys are out there … this is maybe one of the better ones TBM 15/52: Stop Hiring Things to Do Too Many Jobs - “The problem with something that does lots of jobs is that it is very easy to send the wrong message.” - good point ...

Now that we might be nearing the end of the pandemic everybody is panicking about the future of offices, remote work and working from home. I personally am looking forward to some time in the office, definitely the city and even the commute. Management TBM 14/52: Discussing Complex Problems with Leaders - I am not sure if my problems are really that complex Welcoming Dissent: How to Build a Coaching Culture and Lead by Example with Russ Laraway (Employee Experience Evangelist at Qualtrics) [Podcast] - nice insights from an experienced manager ...

A big post today, as last week I was distracted by too many puppies. I caught up with my podcasts and there is some good stuff like the Dunbar one. Also a small section about my cassette tape problem. Management Robin Dunbar makes the case for human connection [Podcast] - sometimes one forgets that there are people behind things like the Dunbar Number. ...

I have been looking into remote compensation structures a bit … it is complicated. Also some good long posts and podcasts about managing and teams. I was quite distracted by animal life this week, so I am quite proud of the amount of blogs and podcasts I got through. Current podcast backlog: 30h 28m Management Owning the Manager Role: How to Set Expectations and be “Super F*cking Clear” with Melissa and Johnathan Nightingale (founders of Raw Signal Group) [Podcast] - I often fall into the trying to be a peer trap, but then I hope this makes me also more approachable. ...

This week I suggest you look into the article about the passive listening at technology companies and how wrong it went and the coaching podcast about feedback. Management Priority guideline - sometimes I dream of a company with only one team, one product and one backlog … I am not sure this does even exist any more Onboarding to Flexport as a remote engineer - onboarding remotely is certainly different for everybody ...