Tag: Project Management

  • 8 Ds in problem-solving

    8 Ds in problem-solving

    When things go south It’s Friday evening. You get an automated text message. “URGENT: Production outage detected! Error 503: Service Unavailable at endpoint /api/prd/payments. Immediate attention required!” When you look at the screen and try to compose yourself, you get another “Boss… I was testing the latest patch on tst env. Can’t connect to db.tst.payments.…

  • Communicated quality

    Communicated quality

    Introduction Hello, my name is Krzysztof Sajna, and I am an Engineering Manager at CodiLime. With many years of experience working with multicultural teams, I’ve had the privilege of leading diverse groups of talented individuals for a variety of customers, each with their unique cultural settings. From startups to large corporations, I’ve navigated the complexities…

  • Mastering the Balance: Stoicism and Empathy in Project Management

    Mastering the Balance: Stoicism and Empathy in Project Management

    Mastering the Balance: Stoicism and Empathy in Project Management Navigating the intricate web of project management can often seem like a Herculean task. Amidst the myriad of responsibilities, I’ve found a surprising yet profound ally: Stoicism, the ancient philosophy centered on peace of mind and virtuous living. As an unexpected source of wisdom, Stoicism has…

  • Loose thoughts on AI 4 managers

    Loose thoughts on AI 4 managers

    Ok… here we are… I’m excited to share that I’ve successfully pieced together a Proof of Concept (PoC) capable of pulling data from various sources like Trello, email, and Slack. It’s designed to help streamline and automate responses for incoming direct messages (DMs). It’s far from flawless, and at this stage, it’s merely functional, but…

  • No time?- adjust priorities

    No time?- adjust priorities

    I recently had time to share my thoughts about finding time in a tight life schedule. Generally speaking, I discovered that I have time for everything. It’s priorities I got wrong. Or in some cases wanted too much. Imagine this. I nagged that I have no time to write about all the exciting things I…

  • KPI’s – do and don’t

    KPI’s – do and don’t

    Oryginalny published on CodiLime blog: https://codilime.com/blog/software-development-kpi/ In my recent publication, I deep-dive into the world of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their immense value in the software development process. The piece explores different KPIs like Development Velocity, Defect Rate, Cycle Time, and more, illustrating how they drive efficiency, productivity, and success. We also discuss how…