Tag: ambiguity

The one key skill I look for when judging seniority

Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the path to staff and above for software engineers. This is a subset of a larger discussion on judging whether someone can operate at a particular level of seniority. If we’re not careful, then we start using the scope as a proxy for this, whi...

Shadows and Silhouettes: Thriving in the Complex Realm of Ambiguity

Imagine, if you will, standing on the edge of a cliff, the golden tendrils of the setting sun spilling over the horizon. Your shadow — elongated, distorted — melds with the twilight. This shadow isn’t just a mere absence of light. Oh no, it’s your silent companion, a shape-sh...