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Bridging Divides: From Capitol Hill to Cornfields – A Leader's Guide to Unified Teams
Tech leaders often grapple with unifying diverse teams. This article draws parallels between collaborative problem-solving observed in...
Colin Swindells
May 234 min read
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Beyond the Hype Cycle: Enhancing STEM Potential with Teal Organizational Design
While many blame technological immaturity for stalled innovations like crypto or VR, this article argues the core bottleneck is often...
Colin Swindells
May 153 min read
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"Less is More" Isn't Just for Dutch Architects – It's a Leadership Superpower
Discover how adopting a "less is more" communication strategy can transform your leadership. This article, aimed at tech, product, and...
Colin Swindells
May 84 min read
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The Thousand-Dollar Logon: Are Slow Computers Silently Draining Your Team's Potential?
Is the cost of "saving money" on work computers higher than you think? This analysis breaks down the surprising financial impact of just...
Colin Swindells
May 13 min read
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Beyond the Breaking Point: Navigating Tech's Relationship Challenges (And Why It's Harder Than Ever to Leave)
Toxic tech relationships aren't just extreme HR cases; they're the daily friction killing collaboration between Engineering, Product, and...
Colin Swindells
Apr 116 min read
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The Real Prize: Why CEO A is Winning (Even with a Smaller Paycheck)
Sustainable growth and team investment, not just CEO compensation, define successful tech leadership. This article analyzes two...
Colin Swindells
Mar 203 min read
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Beyond Business School: Why Tech Leaders Need a Different Kind of Coaching
Leadership coaching isn't one-size-fits-all, especially in tech. This article explores the critical difference between relational...
Colin Swindells
Mar 133 min read
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Human-Powered Hiring: Maximizing Manual Review Alongside AI in Tech
This article challenges the over-reliance on AI and ATS in tech hiring, advocating for a hybrid approach that prioritizes strategic...
Colin Swindells
Feb 263 min read
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Rethinking ATS: Are We Losing Top Tech Talent in the Black Box?
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), while intended to streamline hiring, are often failing us, especially in the competitive tech market. ...
Colin Swindells
Feb 203 min read
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The High-Uncertainty Challenge of Tech Development
This article shows two use cases to show the challenges of estimating and managing complex tech projects, particularly in contrast to...
Colin Swindells
Dec 18, 20244 min read
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500% return on investment decision making: A coaching program for tech success
This article delves into the nuances of tech leadership coaching, particularly focusing on extensions to the GROW model. It emphasizes...
Colin Swindells
Dec 5, 20246 min read
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