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Top 3 smells of ineffective OKRs
Leadership

Top 3 smells of ineffective OKRs

Learn the top 3 signs of ineffective OKRs

Mauro
Mauro
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November 13, 2024
Engineering managers are crucial to building real teams.
Leadership

Engineering managers are crucial to building real teams.

Engineering managers, high-performing teams, self-transcendence.

Mauro
Mauro
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November 3, 2024
5 Reasons Why the Engineering Manager Role is so Demanding.
Leadership

5 Reasons Why the Engineering Manager Role is so Demanding.

Learn about the challenges faced by engineering managers.

Mauro
Mauro
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November 3, 2024
“How hands-on should I be as a tech leader?” is not the right question!
Leadership

“How hands-on should I be as a tech leader?” is not the right question!

Learn why tech leaders should focus on enabling their team instead of pursuing personal achievements.

Mauro
Mauro
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October 1, 2024
Performance management for high performers
Leadership

Performance management for high performers

Learn how leaders can turn good performance into exceptional performance.

Mauro
Mauro
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August 13, 2024
How to overcome cognitive biases in interviews.
Leadership

How to overcome cognitive biases in interviews.

Discover how to combat cognitive biases such as the halo effect, confirmation bias, and more in the interview process.

Mauro
Mauro
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April 22, 2024
Talking about problems vs working on problems.
Leadership

Talking about problems vs working on problems.

Explore the key differences between talking about problems and solving them.

Mauro
Mauro
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April 20, 2024
Kaizen. How to get an inch better every day.
Leadership

Kaizen. How to get an inch better every day.

Kaizen and continuous improvement. How to get an inch better every day.

Mauro
Mauro
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March 28, 2024
Pre-mortem. What it is and how to get the most out of it!
Leadership

Pre-mortem. What it is and how to get the most out of it!

Read about what is a pre mortem and why it is a great and effective risk management tool

Mauro
Mauro
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March 28, 2024
How to lead great 1 on 1 meetings.
Leadership

How to lead great 1 on 1 meetings.

The secret to lead effective 1 on 1 meeting is simpler than you think.

Mauro
Mauro
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March 28, 2024
Rebalance the hiring process with the right interview questions
Leadership

Rebalance the hiring process with the right interview questions

Learn how to make your hiring process more effective focusing on traits rather than skills.

Mauro
Mauro
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February 7, 2024
How to lead meaningful career conversations.
Leadership

How to lead meaningful career conversations.

Read how to lead an effective career conversation using the 3C framework.

Mauro
Mauro
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January 22, 2024
Implementing OKRs: 10 key principles and how to mess them up!
Leadership

Implementing OKRs: 10 key principles and how to mess them up!

Objective and key results (OKR). Learn the basic principles for a successful OKR implementation and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.

Mauro
Mauro
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January 22, 2024
Confession of a former micromanager.
Leadership

Confession of a former micromanager.

Micromanagement. Learnings and suggestions for leaders based my personal experience.

Mauro
Mauro
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January 10, 2024
Alignment for autonomy. Striking the right balance.
Leadership

Alignment for autonomy. Striking the right balance.

Striking the right balance between alignment and autonomy is never easy. Read more to understand how.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 20, 2023
Effective Delegation Ladder
Leadership

Effective Delegation Ladder

Learn HOW to delegate more effectively through the 4 steps of the Effective Delegation Ladder.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 14, 2023
Delegate the problem, not the solution
Leadership

Delegate the problem, not the solution

Delegate the problem, not the solution to boost learning, engagement and creativity

Mauro
Mauro
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December 14, 2023
I struggled with delegation until I understood something important.
Leadership

I struggled with delegation until I understood something important.

Read about the power of delegation and why it is so important for leaders and their team.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 13, 2023
Powerful questions. A great tool for leaders.
Leadership

Powerful questions. A great tool for leaders.

Making powerful coaching question is a fine art. Difficult to master but extremely powerful. Read more to learn how to ask powerful questions.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 6, 2023
Dear leaders, sometimes holding back is the best option
Leadership

Dear leaders, sometimes holding back is the best option

Leadership is situational. It sometimes requires active engagement and more often is about holding back and let others be in charge,

Mauro
Mauro
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December 11, 2023
Scaling Up Tech Organizations: Simple Heuristics for Tech Leaders
Leadership

Scaling Up Tech Organizations: Simple Heuristics for Tech Leaders

From start-up to scale-up. Read about 3 simple heuristics for leaders to successfully scale up your organization.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 11, 2023
5 key factors affecting product and engineering collaboration
Leadership

5 key factors affecting product and engineering collaboration

Read about the top five issues that can undermine collaboration between product and engineering teams

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November 3, 2024
How to grow a security mindset in your team. A guide for tech leaders.
Leadership

How to grow a security mindset in your team. A guide for tech leaders.

How tech leaders can foster a security mindset and a security culture without being security experts.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 11, 2023
How to get ready for a great feedback session in 4 steps.
Leadership

How to get ready for a great feedback session in 4 steps.

Are you sure you are ready to for a feedback session? Read more about my 4 steps strategy to nail a great feedback session.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 11, 2023
The 4 facts you need to know to nail a great feedback session.
Leadership

The 4 facts you need to know to nail a great feedback session.

Nail a great feedback session learning more about cognitive biases, stress responses, and growth mindset.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 11, 2023
Rethinking Onboarding to boost Motivation, Culture, and Networking.
Leadership

Rethinking Onboarding to boost Motivation, Culture, and Networking.

From checklists to a new outcome-based approach. Learn how to better design your onboarding process to enhance your employee experience.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 6, 2023
What is your leadership style?
Leadership

What is your leadership style?

Many types of leadership exist, servant leadership, coaching leadership, participative leadership. Change perspective to define yours.

Mauro
Mauro
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December 6, 2023

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About me

My name is Mauro Bagnato and for over 15 years I have been leading tech organizations.
When I first stepped into leadership, I believed technical expertise was the key to being an effective leader. However, I quickly learned that organizations are living and complex systems and that leading them demands much more than just technical know-how. I believe that curiosity is at the heart of effective leadership. This is what fuels learning and experimentation, both crucial for continuous improvement. This blog aims to explore engineering leadership in all its aspects and to provide insights in a tangible and pragmatic manner. It will also be a space where I will share insights, reflections, and personal takeaways from books, podcasts, and articles that influenced and keep influencing my journey.

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