Episode 340: Productivity lulls and code revi...

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey Dave and Jamison, First, I love your show and it has now been part of my Monday evening routine for many years to listen to your podcast while cooking dinner. I recently joined a mid-sized software company (500 people) ...  Show more

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work for a small software company on a team of about 7 or 8 engineers. I like working here. I like the people, the autonomy, the pay, my boss, and the stack among other things. I try to remind myself of this regularly so ...  Show more

How do you feel when you hear the phrase “performance feedback?” If that makes a chill run down your spine, you’re not alone.This week, we hear from listeners who are grieving over giving or receiving performance evaluations at work. Tune in to hear Mary and Chris’s suggestions t ...  Show more

Do you struggle with Performance Reviews each year? Perhaps you are a PM without direct reports and you are asked to provide feedback on project team members performance or a new manager unsure how to be effective for your team. In this episode we have an informative chat with Ch ...  Show more

Do you need to get better at giving and receiving feedback? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of consultant Ben Dattner. They talk through what to do when your employee wants to give you feedback, your feedback to others doesn't seem to make a difference, or some ...  Show more

Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship management skills and how pro-active you are. During this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to formulate a convincing answ ...  Show more