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Mixed bag this week. I wasn’t really able to focus much and could not dive deeper into some of the topics. Podcast backlog: 19h 44m. Management Why we may be measuring burnout all wrong - interesting view in diagnosing burnout. I agree that a scientific approach makes sense if possible. I also think that over-diagnosing is probably less harmful than under-diagnosing. A hybrid approach to work - Google is going hybrid, as I expect most companies will. The all-remote crowd is complaining about it, but I would argue that Google probably has some numbers to back this up. ...

I got distracted by the basecamp dumpster fire a bit. Besides that some good long reads and podcasts on technology and random topics. Management Managing Hybrid Teams: How to Keep Your Team Engaged and Productive [Podcast] - hybrid is probably the future for most teams. Ellen gives some insight how they are handling it. Leadership at basecamp had a public meltdown and it played out on Twitter. I always have been critical of their books and egos, but they also had a lot of good ideas. ...

A lot of pledges for improving the environment are happening at the moment, while at the same time Bitcoin and NFTs seem to be out to burn the planet. Management Developer Velocity: How software excellence fuels business performance - every CTO / developer should probably bookmark this: Companies that excel in providing the right tools, culture, product management, and talent management not only develop software faster but also deliver significantly stronger business outcomes. ...

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 ...