Decisions & Prioritization

Choose what matters, clarify who decides, and keep yourself from becoming the bottleneck.

The Truth About Prioritization in Engineering Leadership

Learn how engineering leaders can prioritize effectively in a world of endless tasks. Use the Eisenhower Matrix, align with your supervisor, and protect what truly matters.

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May 20, 2025

Mental Models for Engineering Leadership

A practical set of engineering leadership mental models to choose the right leadership style for each team situation and use it well.

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October 7, 2025

Disney Problem-Solving Method for Engineering Teams

How to use the Disney problem-solving method (Dreamer-Realist-Critic) with engineering teams - and why changing music and lights helps people think differently.

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February 26, 2026