For people who make software
You can go far alone, but we’ll go further together
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The lack of support at my workplace made these meetings very valuable to me. I was able to rethink how to approach my situations.
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.
- 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?”
- Is this free?
- No. Cohort is a paid commitment. I’ve found that when people pay, they show up. When it’s free, they don’t.
- How do you handle privacy?
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All Cohort meetings are held under the Chatham House Rule:
When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
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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.