There I was, standing in the middle of a buzzing tech event that our company organized, feeling like a fish out of water. The room was filled with| Vadim Kravcenko
Effectively managing difficult employees in a software engineering context hinges on three core principles: fostering trust by empowering autonomy, promoting growth through challenges and constructive feedback, and ensuring a comfortable work environment with streamlined processes and minimal disruptions.| Vadim Kravcenko
So what does the daily life of a CTO look like? What tasks are we doing? From hands-on technical work in small startups to strategic decision-making in large companies.| Vadim Kravcenko
Explore the power of proper documentation in this comprehensive guide. Understand how documentation serves as a secret weapon for CTOs, eliminating guesswork, speeding up onboarding, and enhancing productivity in startups. We delve into the importance of documentation in knowledge sharing, reducing the need for meetings, and fostering a documentation-first culture. I provide practical tips on creating clear, concise, and accessible documents, and addresses potential pushbacks. Whether you're ...| Vadim Kravcenko
There are types of contracts that you should be wary of signing, particularly in the software engineering and IT industry. There are potential pitfalls of non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, exclusive distribution agreements, and vague project-based agreements. It's important to understand the implications of work-for-hire clauses, one-sided termination clauses, and unclear compensation rules. Read contracts thoroughly, negotiate terms, and seek legal advice if necessary. Remembe...| Vadim Kravcenko
Most of you are familiar with the feeling of joining a new company and have that urge to rewrite everything. Seeing the blasphemy that your new team| Vadim Kravcenko
Real change doesn't come from making a single big decision. It's the result of hundreds or even thousands of small choices that add up over time.| Vadim Kravcenko