Build your library: Engineering Management Books
A nice start to your library whenever moving towards a management role in software: https://caitiem.com/2020/12/28/recommended-engineering-management-books/
DevOps Metrics and KPIs
The modern era of end-to-end DevOps calls for the careful integration of key performance indicators (KPIs). The right metrics can ensure that applications reach their peak potential. A nice overview of useful DevOps Metrics: https://phoenixnap.com/blog/devops-metrics-kpis
Operating models, time for a change?
Via Forrester: https://go.forrester.com/blogs/the-new-operating-model-is-upon-us/
The Road to DevOps @ING
Recently I had the opportunity to present a webinar on the road to DevOps that we have travelled at ING. You can watch it here:
Engineering KPIs for Board Room discussions
A very nice article on engineer KPIs: https://codeclimate.com/blog/engineering-kpis-board-deck/
Better problem solving starts with this essential habit.
Challenging problems often demand that we push beyond familiar options and explore new territory in order to solve them. But leaving the familiar behind is uncomfortable and sometimes unpleasant. When we can stop ourselves from hurrying out of the “groan zone” and doing the important work we need to do there, our problem solving is …
Team Health Monitors and Why Your Startup Needs a Check-up
A great article on Team Health Monitors via First Round Review Discussing the follow topics: How You’re Measuring Performance Isn’t Enough The Eight Elements of Healthy Teams Proof of concept One-pager Velocity Full-time owner Value and metrics Shared understanding Balanced team Managed dependencies The Six Steps to Evaluating Team Health
Spotify’s engineering culture
Some great movies on Spotify’s engineering culture, a reference for many other companies.