Software Team Dynamics 101

Busy is not a badge: Why leaders need time to lead

In tech, we often wear busyness as a badge of honor.

Sep 3 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

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July 2025

When Good Code Isn't Good Enough

There's a certain beauty in well-written code.

Jul 17 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

1

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PDD aka Pressure Driven Development

In the mythical land of Agiletopia, an enchanting place frequently celebrated in corporate fairytales, we encounter a curious beast: Pressure Driven…

Jul 3 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

1

March 2025

Collaboration Cafe: Engineering Leadership and Technical Program Management

Introduction

Mar 18 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

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Jono

7

February 2025

The 70/30 Rule: How Planning for Less Can Help Achieve More

Maximizing Productivity While Fostering Innovation in Software Development

Feb 25 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

6

Why Teams Are Terrified of Empowerment

And How to Help Them Cope

Feb 18 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

3

How to be a Mediocre Product Manager

A Masterclass in Bare Minimum Excellence

Feb 11 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

4

The Cost of Waiting

The biggest risk of decision paralysis is the opportunity cost!

Feb 4 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

3

January 2025

7 Ways To Effectively Kill Agile

A Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Agile Into a Buzzword Graveyard

Jan 28 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

7

Leadership by Proximity: Why Being ‘Close to the Code’ is Bad

A Masterclass in Micromanaging Your Way to Mediocrity

Jan 21 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

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Decisions with Half the Information

Why It's Okay to Not Have All the Answers!

Jan 14 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

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The Art of Feedback

How to Help Your Team Grow Without Crushing Their Souls!

Jan 7 • 

Pranshu Mahajan

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