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Plotly and Pandas: Combining Forces for Effective Data Visualization

There was once upon a time many of us bumped into this issue. Unless you are gifted or happened to take up a design course before, it could be quite challenging and time-consuming to produce visually aesthetic charts that are intuitive to the audiences at the same time. Here is what crosses my mi...

How to Make Process Improvement Effective

Process improvement is one of the main tools for Engineering Managers (EM) to manage their team. Delivering commercial software involves overlapping multiple systems, and acting on them effectively improves the team’s environment and results. However, processes can also easily hin...

How to Make Process Improvement Effective

Process improvement is one of the main tools for Engineering Managers (EM) to manage their team. Delivering commercial software involves overlapping multiple systems, and acting on them effectively improves the team’s environment and results. However, processes can also easily hin...

Mastering Regular Expressions: A Comprehensive Guide for Effective Pattern Matching, Extracting an

Yeah, I know Regexes are scary monsters for the most of beginners in IT, at least for me they were. A good point is: when I'm talking about IT, it's IT in general, not only about programming. Didn't you know you can use this outside the code? You can! A good example for that is Microsoft...

Terraform Hacks for Effective Infrastructure Automation With Examples

Terraform has emerged as a powerful tool for automating provisioning and managing resources across various cloud providers. While many users start with the basics, there are numerous advanced techniques and hacks that can elevate your Terraform expertise to new heights. In this article, we&r...

My Journey to Becoming an Effective Learner Using ChatGPT

If there’s something I learned at school and university is that we never stop learning. While every day we learn something new, there are some people who are able to acquire new knowledge more efficiently. They’re busy people like you or me, but they can learn lots of new stuff withou...

My Journey to Becoming an Effective Learner Using ChatGPT

If there’s something I learned at school and university is that we never stop learning. While every day we learn something new, there are some people who are able to acquire new knowledge more efficiently. They’re busy people like you or me, but they can learn lots of new stuff withou...

Survival of the Fittest: Compact Generative AI Models Are the Future for Cost-Effective AI at Scale

After a decade of rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI) model complexity and compute, 2023 marks a shift in focus to efficiency and the broad application of generative AI (GenAI). As a result, a new crop of models with less than 15 billion parameters, referred to as nimble AI, can closely mat...

Effective Use of TypeScript’s Conditional Types

TypeScript is a powerful language that enhances JavaScript with static typing. One of the most valuable features of TypeScript is its support for conditional types. With conditional types, developers can define types based on conditions, allowing for more flexible and reusable code. In this comprehe...

Python’s __name__ == “__main__”: Significance, Best Practices, and Effective Usage

In Python programming, the __name__ == "__main__" construct is an important feature that allows developers to create modular and reusable code, as well as standalone programs. This article delves into the significance of the __name__ variable and explores diff...

1–on-1 with your manager will be more effective after reading this post

Recently, I read Chapter 1 of the book “The Manager’s Path” which describes the basics of being managed and what to expect from a manager. I am going to share some of the things I learned from this book with you so that you can communicate more effectively with your manager. ...

Overcoming Seasonal Insomnia: 8 Effective Methods to Help You Fall Asleep Quickly

Seasonal insomnia refers to sleep problems that occur during specific seasons or climate changes. This article shares eight effective methods, including rapid sleep techniques, listening to gentle music, taking a warm bath or foot soak before bed, practicing yoga and stretching exercises before bed,...

How to Plan and Run Effective Meetings (In 7 Questions)

What is the one thing that wastes most of your time at work? You might have said ‘emails’, you might even have said ‘that annoying colleague who always hangs around my desk’, but most likely you will have said ‘meetings’. That is because most employees face ...

4 Essential Tips for Effective Communication

From personal relationships to professional endeavours, the ability to convey thoughts, ideas, and emotions clearly and meaningfully can be the difference between harmony and conflict, success and failure. Communication is not just about the words we speak; it encompasses a complex interplay of v...

1–on-1 with your manager will be more effective after reading this post

Recently, I read Chapter 1 of the book “The Manager’s Path” which describes the basics of being managed and what to expect from a manager. I am going to share some of the things I learned from this book with you so that you can communicate more effectively with your manager. ...

The Effective Manager — How I Lead My Teams in Only 36 Hours a Week

The responsibility to lead 45 direct reports inspires me to continually improve my effectiveness as their manager through learning and experimentation. I am grateful to live in a day and age where I can read any book on leadership on my Kindle and discover insightful articles here on Me...

The Art of Effective Time Management

Time is the most important resource available to humans, and it is also the most easily lost. There is nothing as valuable. Managing time properly results in increased productivity and proper work-life balance. To effectively manage time, one should make a schedule and have a sense of purpose or dis...

How to Hack the Pareto Principle to Be a More Effective Leader

Managers are not predators. They’re prey. Eyes on the side of their head, they’re always on the lookout for problems, danger, and the biggest killer of their output: busywork. And while some of this type of work is an inevitable and unavoidable part of leadership, it can get out of...

Mastering the Art of Effective Team Management: Strategies for Leaders

Leadership is not just about giving orders; it’s about guiding a team to achieve common goals and enabling each member to reach their full potential. Effective team management is a skill that separates great leaders from the rest. In this article, we will explore key strategies that leaders ca...

Effective Leadership Communication: Building Trust and Inspiring Teams

Effective leadership communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. It involves more than just conveying information; it’s about building trust, fostering collaboration, and inspiring teams to achieve common goals. Leaders who excel in communication convey their vision and create a...

Why Successful People Don’t Always Make Effective Leaders

Not all successful people are good leaders, but leadership development programs can help develop leadership skills. Many people assume that if someone is successful, it is because they have good leadership skills. Some people assume that if a business is successful, it is because it has good...

How to Hack the Pareto Principle to Be a More Effective Leader

Managers are not predators. They’re prey. Eyes on the side of their head, they’re always on the lookout for problems, danger, and the biggest killer of their output: busywork. And while some of this type of work is an inevitable and unavoidable part of leadership, it can get out of...

Leadership Communication: The Key to Effective Management

Leadership and effective communication are inseparable components of successful management. Leaders who excel in communication not only inspire their teams but also facilitate collaboration, build trust, and drive organizational success. Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash ...

The Art of Effective Project Leadership: Lessons from a Successful Entrepreneur

Welcome back, dear readers! I’m Francis Everett, an entrepreneur who started as a project management enthusiast and eventually founded a thriving consulting firm. Today, I want to share a comprehensive exploration of the art of effective project leadership. Join me as we dive deep into the key...

1–on-1 with your manager will be more effective after reading this post

Recently, I read Chapter 1 of the book “The Manager’s Path” which describes the basics of being managed and what to expect from a manager. I am going to share some of the things I learned from this book with you so that you can communicate more effectively with your manager. ...

How to Hack the Pareto Principle to Be a More Effective Leader

Managers are not predators. They’re prey. Eyes on the side of their head, they’re always on the lookout for problems, danger, and the biggest killer of their output: busywork. And while some of this type of work is an inevitable and unavoidable part of leadership, it can get out of...

5 Habits To Be More Effective

Effectiveness cannot be taught, but it is capable of being learned. Effectiveness is a self-discipline. Effectiveness reveals itself as crucial to a man’s self-development; to organization development; and to the fulfillment and viability of modern society. 1. Record where the time go...

The Manager Trinity: Effective Teams

Whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned manager, this article articulates the tenets of successful managers exploring the second key aspect of a manager’s role— making teams happy and productive. Read here for the overarching 3 core tenets and how mana...

Are You a Truly Good Leader or Merely an Effective One (and Why That Matters)

Earlier in my career, when I was working as a project manager, I ended up working on one of the largest building projects in London for one of the most successful property developers in the business. The guy was rich, was the boss of a large team, owned a powerful organisation and achieved big resul...

How to Plan and Run Effective Meetings (In 7 Questions)

What is the one thing that wastes most of your time at work? You might have said ‘emails’, you might even have said ‘that annoying colleague who always hangs around my desk’, but most likely you will have said ‘meetings’. That is because most employees face ...

A simple but effective icebreaker

Simple things are often the best. This really simple icebreaker gets everyone participating in a meeting or workshop right from the start. It’s good for remote meetings as well as in person. The emoji check in. Emoji Check In Preparation You’ll need: An online...

Strategies for Effective Group Scheduling with Calrik

Navigating the contemporary business terrain requires efficient team coordination, especially when scattered across varied time zones. Professionals spend roughly 4 hours each week just scheduling, translating to a staggering 208 hours annually. With such investment in time, there’s an urgent ...

Recent research shows this drives effective meetings

So you’re trying to run an effective meeting? Likely you are fed up with the little value you feel you get out of them. Rest assured: you are not alone. In a recent survey we conducted for Rate My Meeting, only 27% said to feel productive in their meetings. Most (45%) feel like time is wa...

Efficient and Effective Meetings

Meetings are necessary for many workplaces, but they can also be a major time-waster. If not run efficiently and effectively, meetings can drain employee morale and productivity. There are a number of things that meeting facilitators can do to ensure that their meetings are both efficient and...

How To Talk Smart As An Effective Leader

For emerging leaders, one of the most important skills to develop would be Communication. When successful leaders talk, the audience listens. The best leaders are those who can communicate with their teams effortlessly. Remember these 5 habits that can help you connect to the audience in ...

Actionable Org Charts is the breakthrough in Making ABM Effective

Account-based Marketing (ABM) has long been a key element of business-to-business (B2B) marketing. However, because of its popularity, marketers become so engrossed in leveraging the benefits of ABM, that they often forget to utilize one of the most simple yet important tools to maximize its effect....

26 Terraform Hacks for Effective Infrastructure Automation (With Examples)

Terraform has emerged as a powerful tool for automating provisioning and managing resources across various cloud providers. While many users start with the basics, there are numerous advanced techniques and hacks that can elevate your Terraform expertise to new heights. In this article, we&r...

Effective Accelerationism, but Not

A few months ago, I was randomly invited to an Effective Altruist gathering. [They must have forgotten how I outed their Bay Area recipients for embezzlement of funds, just a month before the Bankman-Fried hit the fan?] There, Jill introduced me to the Effective Accelerationists, describing them as ...

Building an Effective Trading Screener with Python and Tradingview

Trading screeners are indispensable tools for traders and investors seeking opportunities in the vast financial markets. By applying specific criteria and indicators to filter through a multitude of instruments, we can uncover potential trades with higher probabilities of success. To accomplish t...

A Drastic but Effective Way to Help Protect Your Aging Parent From Fraud

The phone calls were relentless. Some were legal but exploitive: home warranties, medicare advantage, life insurance, magazine subscriptions, political donations, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up buttons. Others were phishing: there’s a problem with your bank account, you’ve wo...

How to Make 50 Dollars a Day | 13 Effective Methods

Let’s chat about a laid-back approach to pocketing an extra $50 every day. Inspired by insights from this article “How to Make 50 Dollars a Day”, we’ve got some simple strategies to make that extra cash without breaking a sweat. 1: Affiliate Magic Ever thought abou...

Who gets to live in techno-utopia? Disability rights, eugenics, and effective altruism

In September, I attended Manifest, a forecasting and prediction markets conference. This conference attracted a unique combination of speakers: Nate Silver, Robin Hanson, Destiny, Aella, to name a few. Other prominent guests included Richard Hanania, author of the recent “The Origins of Woke&r...

Who Are the Most Cost-Effective Employees?

Can a company rationalize discrimination? Healthy societies foster freedom of thought and freedom of expression. We can make the world a better place through our ideas, and this requires us to share them. It is in this spirit that I offer today’s discussion. I explain my thinking with a ...

Fundamentals of Effective Allyship

The tech industry has no culture stewards. Often, we glorify our leaders, trusting they’re the only agents of change. This profoundly patriarchal agenda limits our capacity for improvement. The accountability for the future starts with every one of us. The community won’t improve...

The Key to Effective Management in 2024

Upskilling managers does not require choosing between inclusion training or management skills; they are interdependent. The most effective managers demonstrate inclusive behaviors through the course of their daily management practices. When managers engage in practical and effective management skill...

Dump Truck Business Plan: How to Run an Effective Business

Did you know that presently the dump truck business is expanding globally? Yes, with much less marketing effort, you can reach the top in the dump truck business. So if you are planning to set up a dump truck business or even want to update an existing one, you must consider certain points. Fo...