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The shouting match: retrospective anti-patterns

"Well, I think we should definitely prioritise the deployment pipeline issues—"

Sep 24, 2025 • Phoenix Zerin

August 2025

July 2025

The Glue Trap

Getting stuck on technical tasks? Not getting the support you need from your teammates? Feeling tempted to pick up some documentation or coordination…

Jul 23, 2025 • Phoenix Zerin

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June 2025

Estimates that build trust (not stress)

Developers hate estimates, yet we keep getting asked to create them. This should tell us something important — estimates are valuable, just not for the…

Jun 22, 2025 • Phoenix Zerin

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September 2023

Introvert networking

Unfortunately for us introverts, talking to people is still the best way to advance one's career. But that doesn't mean that you can't be a successful…

Sep 18, 2023 • Phoenix Zerin

August 2023

The two-year rule

Junior developers are not fated to leave your organisation within two years. There are a few simple steps you can take to ensure that their learning and…

Aug 29, 2023 • Phoenix Zerin

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The blame game: retrospective anti-patterns

We all know that we’re not supposed to blame individuals during retrospectives, but…you know…sometimes when bad things happen there’s clearly someone at…

Aug 7, 2023 • Phoenix Zerin

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July 2023

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May 2023

Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast

When I was first learning how to ride a motorcycle, I was so nervous about stalling the bike that I would try to execute gear changes as quickly as…

May 15, 2023 • Phoenix Zerin

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The group therapy session: retrospective anti-patterns

“At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective.” Sound familiar?

May 5, 2023 • Phoenix Zerin