For people who make software
You can go far alone, but we’ll go further together
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I was most impressed by his unabashed commitment to know, “Why?”
How it works
- What actually happens?
- We meet once a month in a group of up to 8 peers. We build a list of questions together, then spend 10-15 minutes on each one. Think of it like an AMA—except you’re answering too. All meetings are held under the Chatham House Rule: share what you learn, but never who said it.
- Who’s in the room?
- People who make software, from CTOs and directors to mid-level engineers and everyone in between.
- What topics come up?
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Real examples from past sessions:
- “I had to give very negative feedback and a warning to a poor performer. I’m not sure I did it right. Would you all say anything different?”
- “How do you manage developers who aren’t underperforming but aren’t excelling either?”
- “What are your favorite decision frameworks?”
- “How has AI changed how you’re working?”
The lack of support at my workplace made these meetings very valuable to me. I was able to rethink how to approach my situations.
The discussions helped me articulate ideas that were already floating in my head but without focusing had never been fully formed.
I realized my concept of productivity should go deeper than Jira cards moving across a board. I should look at the bigger picture and make sure I’m contributing to work getting delivered.