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Chris Norris

“Moving too slow”

I’ve heard this concern a lot over the decades about engineering teams, and most often this is a symptom of a breakdown in communication…

Mar 11

Mar 11

Career Growth Observations

My top ‘rules of thumb’ for growth and advancement :

Mar 4

Mar 4

“Tell me about yourself”

“Tell me about yourself”. In my opinion this is the single worst way to start an interview with a candidate, but I see it done…

Nov 21, 2022

Nov 21, 2022

Engineering KPIs

In a previous blog post I talked about the dangers of using ‘velocity’ as a KPI for Engineering, but what are good alternatives?

Aug 26, 2022

Aug 26, 2022

The Servant Leadership Trap

While I will always bucket myself as someone who embraces servant leadership, I often see people neglect the ‘leadership’ part.

Jul 28, 2022

Jul 28, 2022

Slide decks are where information goes to die

Some of the most excruciating and wasteful time I’ve spent in my career is listening to presentations.

Apr 19, 2022

Apr 19, 2022

How To Get A Promotion

Here are my ‘must do’ steps to be on a solid path towards a promotion

Apr 13, 2022

Apr 13, 2022

Engineering Estimates

I have met 4 engineers in my 25-year career whose estimates I would trust.

Jun 4, 2021

Jun 4, 2021

Interns and new graduates — Keys to job search and interviewing success

For many students, looking for an internship or graduate employment may be their first time experiencing the interview process and…

Mar 22, 2021

Mar 22, 2021

OKRs — Common Mistakes

I’ve been asked a couple of times in the last week for advice on OKRs. I don’t consider myself to have mastered them but have seen some…

Jan 29, 2021

Jan 29, 2021

Chris Norris

Chris Norris

Engineering leader for startups — 4 exits and counting. Fascinated with startups, software, and the people around them. Founder at startupfractionalcto.com

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