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pixari.blog
Notes on engineering, AI, leadership, and building things that matter.
When to Hire Your First Engineering Manager
Signals that it's time to hire your first engineering manager, what to look for, and how to make the transition without losing velocity.
Building Trust Between Product and Engineering
How to build trust between product and engineering: shared goals, clear boundaries, and habits that reduce us-vs-them and improve delivery.
Career Conversations: How to Talk About Growth With Your Manager
How to have effective career conversations with your manager: what to ask for, how to prepare, and how to turn them into actionable next steps.
Handling Conflict in Engineering Teams
Conflict in engineering teams is normal. How to address it early, facilitate constructive disagreement, and when to escalate.
Delegation for Engineering Managers: What to Let Go First
Practical delegation for engineering managers: what to delegate first, how to hand off without micromanaging, and when to step back in.
Onboarding New Engineers: First 30 Days That Stick
A practical plan for the first 30 days of engineering onboarding: setup, context, first contributions, and how to measure success.
Writing Better RFCs and Design Docs
RFCs and design docs that get read and get feedback: structure, audience, and how to make decisions instead of endless discussion.
How to Run Effective Retrospectives (and Get Real Change)
Retrospectives that actually lead to change: structure, facilitation tips, and how to turn discussion into experiments the team will run.