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Fast-forwarding decision making
Let's go faster.
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James Stanier
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November 2022
Removing uncertainty: the tip of the iceberg
We build mountains underwater so that others can see the tip of the iceberg. To keep momentum, we must continually reduce uncertainty.
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James Stanier
4
October 2022
Get straight to the point
What do you want, what's next, and what do you recommend?
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James Stanier
September 2022
Moving house is like building software
Abstractions, technical debt and crunch.
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James Stanier
1
August 2022
What are leading and lagging indicators?
Thinking about products, your team and even your house.
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James Stanier
2
My energy is a linear function, until it isn't
Leading indicators, lagging indicators, and tomatoes.
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James Stanier
1
How do I deal with my manager changing?
The inevitable, handoffs, and contracting.
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James Stanier
July 2022
How do I make sure my work is visible?
Fast-paced blurs, brag documents, and newsletters.
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James Stanier
2
How do I get better at giving feedback?
A model, a process and a habit.
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James Stanier
How do I progress to the next level in my career?
Let's look at motivation, craft, opportunity and taking ownership.
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James Stanier
1
How do I get better at writing?
My most commonly asked question. The answer may be more straightforward than you think.
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James Stanier
May 2022
Remote-first communication at Shopify
As I was finishing writing Effective Remote Work, I started working for Shopify. One of the key reasons that I was attracted to the company—aside from…
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James Stanier
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