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Frameworks for Feedback Extended — written feedback, managing up and more!
I gave my Frameworks for Feedback talk at Self Conf. It was a 45 minute slot and, sadly, not recorded. Because I had more time, I added information about questions I often get, including written feedback and managing up. I also got some really good questions about requesting feedback with "Start, Stop, Continue" and how to reframe that if needed. We came up with ...
The realities of organizing a community tech conference: an ill-advised rant
Warning: this post is an ill-advised, badly timed rant. There are swear words. You have been warned. Also, no one person instigated any of this rant. It's been building in me for three years. <3 Let me tell you about the realities of organizing a tech conference: it sucks. (more…)
Frameworks for Feedback at RailsConf 2016
I was super excited to get to give my Frameworks for Feedback talk at RailsConf! Slides are here. Code reviews, stand ups, retros, and performance reviews acknowledge the importance of communication and feedback, but they don’t help you give negative feedback or ensure that you hear the small things before they become big things. Let’s talk about feedback and ...
On the pay gap — Interview with CBS News
I got to talk to Vince Gerasole from CBS News about a topic that's close to my heart: the gender pay gap. Read the whole article here.
Talking about Write/Speak/Code on CodeNewbie
I was super excited to speak to my former coworker, Saron Yitbarek, on her amazing podcast CodeNewbie. She's created an incredible community dedicated to supporting new developers. Listen to my interview here.