So, What Does a VP of Software Engineering Do?
7 min read This article began as a response to a colleague in the industry, Patrice Corbard, a DevOps advisor,…
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I began writing consistently in December 2021, writing about leadership, technology, and the organizational systems behind performance and change. What started as reflections on team dynamics and operational metrics has grown into a broader examination of how thoughtful leadership drives meaningful outcomes in software engineering and beyond.
Today, these posts cover everything from AI-driven transformation and engineering culture to the human side of building great teams, always grounded in real experience and a commitment to rethinking conventional wisdom.
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AI in Software Delivery: Targeting the System, Not Just the Code
7 min read This article is a follow-up to my earlier post, AI Is Improving Software Engineering. But It’s Only…
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AI Is Improving Software Engineering. But It’s Only One Piece of the System
5 min read A follow-up to my last post Leading Through the AI Hype in R&D, this piece explores how…
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Leading Through the AI Hype in R&D
7 min read Note: AI is evolving rapidly, transforming workflows faster than expected. Most of us can’t predict how quickly…
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Bets, Budgets, and Reframing Software Delivery as Continuous Discovery
8 min read This post is a follow-up to my articles on estimation and product operating models, exploring how adaptive…
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When Team Structure Collides with Role Alignment
How Merging Engineering Models Can Disrupt What Works And What to Do About It 11 min read After a recent…
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We Have Metrics. Now What?
7 min read A Guide for Legacy-Minded Leaders on Using Metrics to Drive the Right Behavior From Outputs to Outcomes…
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A Self-Guided Performance Assessment for Agile Delivery Teams
12 min read This all started with a conversation and a question: “We do performance reviews for individuals, but what…
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How Value Stream Management and Product Operating Models Complement Each Other
7 min read “The future of software delivery isn’t about process versus structure; it’s about harmonizing both to deliver better,…
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From Scrum Master to Agile Delivery Manager: Evolution in the Age of Flow
6 min read This post was inspired by a LinkedIn post shared by Dave Westgarth. In 2025, we formally changed…
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Beyond Frameworks: The Real Weight of Leading Transformation at Scale
9 min read A leadership case study for those carrying the weight of transformation, when the change is working, but…
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From Feature Factory to Purpose-Driven Development: Why Anticipated Outcomes Are Non-Negotiable
9 min read Connect the dots: Show how engineering efforts drive business impact by linking their work to key organization…
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Mindsets That Shape Software Delivery Team Structures
10 min read Many tech companies follow modern delivery practices but still use outdated methods, especially in team structures and…
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Flow Retreat 2025: Practicing the Work Behind the Work
4 min read The Flow Leadership Retreat was the vision of Steve Pereira, co-author of the recently released book Flow…
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Why Cutting Agile Leadership Hurts Teams More Than It Saves
8 min read The Cost-Driven Decision That Many Companies Regret Many organizations today are eliminating the Scrum Master or equivalent…
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