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A lightweight system for measuring engineering productivity that puts the overhead on managers, not engineers.

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Let me tell you something that will happen after you become a manager: you’re going to mess up. A lot.

The relationship between a Design Manager and Design Leader isn’t about dividing territories—it’s about multiplying impact.

The frustration of feeling like a buffer instead of a builder, and learning to measure impact through team success rather than personal output.

The key difference between teams that will thrive and those that won’t: some design leaders are taking control of the narrative.

How AI can help remove the burden of administrative work and transform non-administrative work for customers.

The most comprehensive collection to date of documented concerns with governance practices, leadership integrity, and organizational culture.

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