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December 2024

November 2024

The unexpected benefits of gratitude and what I'm grateful for this year
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States, and while I don’t come from a culture that traditionally celebrates it, I’ve adopted its spirit over the…
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Irina Stanescu
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Why "bias for action" is not good enough
And what to replace it with if you don't want to get yourself into sticky situations you can't get out of
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The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast Interview + Other Updates
We had a very candid conversation and gave an insider look at Google’s unique working processes, tactical advice for getting promoted, and how to build…
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Irina Stanescu

October 2024

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Planning Ahead: Premortems > Postmortems
How to catch problems before they catch you using premortems
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Lessons from Projects That Didn’t See the Light of Day
How can engineering help prevent some of these failures
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5 Tips for Staying Kind, Calm, and Open During Difficult Conversations
Lessons in emotional intelligence - strengthening your emotional self-management skills
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September 2024

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