We have an illusion of control when things go our way, and a bias to shift the blame when things don't go our way. In retrospectives, we also believe we know all of the variables at play.
In today's episode, we talk about these tendencies, and provide a model for thinking about our efforts as functions, and different variables as inputs. We categorize these ... Show More
Aug 21
Why Reducing Complexity Is A Sign of Seniority
As you grow as an engineer, something counterintuitive happens: the systems you build get simpler, not more complex. In this episode, I explore why senior engineers tend to collapse abstractions, accept certain risks, and reduce the surface area they're responsible for — and what ... Show More
15m 21s
Aug 14
A Pragmatic Definition for Accountability
Accountability is a word you'll hear in your performance reviews, from your manager, and increasingly as you step into leadership. It's also one of the most abused and misunderstood concepts in our industry. Many of us have a visceral, negative reaction to it—not because the conc ... Show More
22m 34s
<p>For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic from week 4 of the <a href= "https://www.firmsconsulting.com/corporate-business-unit-strategy/#step-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Corporate Strategy & Transformation</a> study.</p> <p>The previous podcasts discussed ... Show More
