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Bit-sized: Unit Testing Leadership: A Thought Experiment
Debugging the Management Layer: What If We Tested Leadership Like We Test Code?
May 9 • 
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Bit-sized: The Power of Decisive Communication by Eliminating Ambiguity
Improving incident response through structured, ownership-driven communication. How subtle language quirks can undermine confidence and cost revenue and…
May 3 • 
Tim Schmolka
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April 2025

Why Financial Thinking Makes You a Better Software Engineer
Engineering with Impact: How Financial Awareness Amplifies Your Technical Decisions
Apr 26 • 
Tim Schmolka
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The Perfection Trap: Rethinking Parkinson's Law for Modern Engineering Teams
How the pursuit of excellence, not laziness, is reshaping how we manage technical deadlines
Apr 16 • 
Tim Schmolka
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Navigating Change Management: A Guide for Engineers
Practical Strategies for Engineers Navigating Organizational Shifts in Uncertain Times
Apr 1 • 
Tim Schmolka
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