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Thinking out loud on engineering.

Perspectives on software delivery, operating models, DORA, BVSSH, and the things that actually drive engineering performance.

What Good Looks Like in 2026: A Systems View of Engineering Excellence
General 2 Apr 2026

What Good Looks Like in 2026: A Systems View of Engineering Excellence

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The Three Conversations Every Engineering Leader Needs to Have (and Isn't)
General 1 Apr 2026

The Three Conversations Every Engineering Leader Needs to Have (and Isn't)

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The Measurement Trap: Why Most Engineering Metrics Make Things Worse
Better 26 Mar 2026

The Measurement Trap: Why Most Engineering Metrics Make Things Worse

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Stop Calling It Velocity
Value 24 Mar 2026

Stop Calling It Velocity

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The Platform Engineering Imperative
General 18 Mar 2026

The Platform Engineering Imperative

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AI and the Four Key Metrics: What Is Actually Changing
Sooner 11 Mar 2026

AI and the Four Key Metrics: What Is Actually Changing

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What the DORA 2025 Report Actually Tells Us
General 4 Mar 2026

What the DORA 2025 Report Actually Tells Us

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How I Would Assess Your Engineering Organisation in 2 Weeks
General 18 Feb 2026

How I Would Assess Your Engineering Organisation in 2 Weeks

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The Hidden Cost of Busy Engineering Organisations
Value 4 Feb 2026

The Hidden Cost of Busy Engineering Organisations

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The Difference Between High-Performing Teams and High-Performing Systems
General 28 Jan 2026

The Difference Between High-Performing Teams and High-Performing Systems

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What Most Organisations Get Wrong About DORA
General 14 Jan 2026

What Most Organisations Get Wrong About DORA

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Designing for Trust - Why SLOs, Error Budgets, and Toil Matter in Platform Engineering
General 3 Jun 2025

Designing for Trust - Why SLOs, Error Budgets, and Toil Matter in Platform Engineering

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Platform Antipatterns - When Good Intentions Go Wrong
General 29 May 2025

Platform Antipatterns - When Good Intentions Go Wrong

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Platform as a Product - Building Trust, Not Just Tools
General 27 May 2025

Platform as a Product - Building Trust, Not Just Tools

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Sooner Safer Happier - A Strategic Imperative for the Modern Organisation
General 9 May 2025

Sooner Safer Happier - A Strategic Imperative for the Modern Organisation

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Building an Enabling Engineering Organisation Through Policies, Standards and Practices
General 17 Apr 2025

Building an Enabling Engineering Organisation Through Policies, Standards and Practices

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Avoiding Burnout in High-Performance Engineering Teams
Happier 15 Apr 2025

Avoiding Burnout in High-Performance Engineering Teams

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How Recognition and Growth Fuel Engineer Retention. Investing in Talent
Happier 5 Apr 2025

How Recognition and Growth Fuel Engineer Retention. Investing in Talent

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The Role of Compliance and Governance in Agile Organisations
Safer 5 Apr 2025

The Role of Compliance and Governance in Agile Organisations

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Measuring Engineering Excellence: Metrics That Matter
Better 2 Apr 2025

Measuring Engineering Excellence: Metrics That Matter

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The Messy Reality of Transforming Operating Models: Lessons from the Trenches
General 25 Mar 2025

The Messy Reality of Transforming Operating Models: Lessons from the Trenches

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Resilience Engineering: Designing for Failure and Recovery
Safer 14 Mar 2025

Resilience Engineering: Designing for Failure and Recovery

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Delivering Business Value Through Engineering: Aligning Tech with Strategy
Value 12 Feb 2025

Delivering Business Value Through Engineering: Aligning Tech with Strategy

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Minimising Risk Through Progressive Delivery Strategies
Safer 11 Feb 2025

Minimising Risk Through Progressive Delivery Strategies

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Modern Code Review Practices: Enhancing Collaboration and Quality
Better 5 Feb 2025

Modern Code Review Practices: Enhancing Collaboration and Quality

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Beyond Metrics: Cultivating Engineering Excellence Through Inclusion
Happier 5 Feb 2025

Beyond Metrics: Cultivating Engineering Excellence Through Inclusion

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The Role of Observability in High-Quality Software Development
Better 8 Jan 2025

The Role of Observability in High-Quality Software Development

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Practices for Secure Software Development in the Cloud
Safer 12 Dec 2024

Practices for Secure Software Development in the Cloud

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How DevOps Enables Faster, More Reliable Software Delivery
Sooner 9 Dec 2024

How DevOps Enables Faster, More Reliable Software Delivery

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Building Products That Solve Real Problems: The Role of Engineers
Value 7 Dec 2024

Building Products That Solve Real Problems: The Role of Engineers

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Why Psychological Safety Matters in High-Performing Engineering Teams
Safer 19 Oct 2024

Why Psychological Safety Matters in High-Performing Engineering Teams

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Outcome Over Output: A Mindset Shift for Digital Engineering Teams
Value 4 Oct 2024

Outcome Over Output: A Mindset Shift for Digital Engineering Teams

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Building a Culture of Continuous Learning in Engineering Teams
Better 9 Sept 2024

Building a Culture of Continuous Learning in Engineering Teams

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X-Functional Collaboration: Breaking Silos for Better Engineering Outcomes
Happier 9 Sept 2024

X-Functional Collaboration: Breaking Silos for Better Engineering Outcomes

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Defining Quality in Digital Engineering: Beyond Just Working Software
Better 7 Sept 2024

Defining Quality in Digital Engineering: Beyond Just Working Software

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Balancing Technical Debt and Business Priorities: A Pragmatic Approach
Value 20 Aug 2024

Balancing Technical Debt and Business Priorities: A Pragmatic Approach

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Value Stream Mapping: Optimising Engineering for Maximum Impact
Value 18 Aug 2024

Value Stream Mapping: Optimising Engineering for Maximum Impact

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Feature Toggles and Trunk-Based Development: Shipping Faster with Confidence
Sooner 7 Aug 2024

Feature Toggles and Trunk-Based Development: Shipping Faster with Confidence

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Accelerating Delivery Without Compromising Quality. Rapid, Yet Robust
Sooner 31 Jul 2024

Accelerating Delivery Without Compromising Quality. Rapid, Yet Robust

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Security as Code: Embedding Security in the Development Lifecycle
Safer 12 Jul 2024

Security as Code: Embedding Security in the Development Lifecycle

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The Role of Empowerment in Engineering Team Happiness
Happier 9 Jul 2024

The Role of Empowerment in Engineering Team Happiness

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The Power of Feedback Loops in Delivering Value
Value 9 Jul 2024

The Power of Feedback Loops in Delivering Value

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CI/CD as a Competitive Advantage: Practices for High-Velocity Teams
Sooner 28 Jun 2024

CI/CD as a Competitive Advantage: Practices for High-Velocity Teams

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Why Autonomy Drives Innovation and Productivity
Happier 14 Jun 2024

Why Autonomy Drives Innovation and Productivity

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How to Minimise Bottlenecks in Software Development
Sooner 31 May 2024

How to Minimise Bottlenecks in Software Development

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Automating Repetitive Tasks: Freeing Up Engineers for Innovation
Sooner 30 May 2024

Automating Repetitive Tasks: Freeing Up Engineers for Innovation

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Engineering Craftsmanship: Striving for Excellence in Software Development
Better 4 Apr 2024

Engineering Craftsmanship: Striving for Excellence in Software Development

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