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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. ...

The all fun pandemic section is back. This week I got flooded by good links. Lots of good stuff going on in cities all over the world and people in my bubble seem to be more aware of what we do to the environment. Engineering Management 4 Steps to Remote Success: Hiring, Decision Making, Collaborating and Managing with Katie Wilde, VP of Engineering at Buffer [Podcast] - lots of of good stuff about remote teams … which most of us still are ...

Back on the podcast train! Some interesting management stuff this week and a big bag of random puppies links. Management Influencing, Inspiring, & Failing? with Sophie Weston [Podcast] - great interview with a senior devops about management, agile and devops How to Tell Your Boss You’re Burned Out - please do Follow the Incentives, Waze Edition - Kent Beck started a new blog. Good points about incentives for people at companies. ...