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Diversity and Inclusion: Reflections on Empathy, Hiring, and Transformation

Thoughts about 3 aspects of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace: understanding, transparency, and a seat at the table.

Nov 6, 2023
a mural depicting people gathered in a dimly lit room, showcasing unity and diversity
a mural depicting people gathered in a dimly lit room, showcasing unity and diversity
Nov 6, 2023

Navigating people: The antisocial guide to survive social gatherings

Guide to being invisible in a crowded party. The subtle art of staying present and mingling with people and at the same time absent

Jul 17, 2023
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pop art painting of a crowded office party with many people
pop art painting of a crowded office party with many people
Jul 17, 2023
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Speaking or communicating? Easily recall how to give good feedback

There are many guidelines on how to structure feedback but human nature is quite common. A simple mnemonic will help your recall them.

Jun 13, 2023
an eye, a hammer and question mark, side-by-side next to each other in graffiti style
an eye, a hammer and question mark, side-by-side next to each other in graffiti style
Jun 13, 2023

“The Business” considered harmful

Draw back the curtain to reveal the real people behind it

Jun 5, 2023
DALL·E AI generated photo of several silhouette shadows behind a curtain
DALL·E AI generated photo of several silhouette shadows behind a curtain
Jun 5, 2023

Mental model for Booleans vs Enumerates

Choosing between Booleans and Enumerates when the options are binary

May 15, 2023
Mental model for Booleans vs Enumerates
Mental model for Booleans vs Enumerates
May 15, 2023

Pairing Reviews: Bridging the gap between pair programming and code reviews

Paring technical sessions for kick-offs and reviews is a good alternative for programmers frustrated with code reviews and pair…

May 8, 2023
a pair of glasses sitting on a table facing two blurred screens filled with code
a pair of glasses sitting on a table facing two blurred screens filled with code
May 8, 2023

Context is everything, even when you don’t see it

Why nothing has pros or cons, only characteristics

Apr 24, 2023
Context is everything, even when you don’t see it
Context is everything, even when you don’t see it
Apr 24, 2023

Slack Overload? Regain control with Inbox Zero principles

Get control of your Slack inbox with Inbox Zero principles and enjoy a clutter-free workspace.

Apr 17, 2023
Slack context menu displaying the “Show and sort” details of a sidebar section
Slack context menu displaying the “Show and sort” details of a sidebar section
Apr 17, 2023

Hearing or listening? Unlock the value of receiving feedback

Negative feedback? Let’s put our egos to the side and be emphatic with those who give us criticism, so the burden isn’t on the speaker…

Apr 10, 2023
Google Trends chart from 2010 to 2023, showing high interest for “giving feedback” and around one third of it for “receiving feedback” and residual for more specifically “receiving negative feedback”
Google Trends chart from 2010 to 2023, showing high interest for “giving feedback” and around one third of it for “receiving feedback” and residual for more specifically “receiving negative feedback”
Apr 10, 2023

From Chaos to Strategy: Embracing Firefighting at Work

Did you know firefighters are strategic? So why do we use the term firefighting when we mean “reactive and impulsive”?

Apr 3, 2023
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A firefighter using a hose to extinguish a fire
A firefighter using a hose to extinguish a fire
Apr 3, 2023
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Hugo Ferreira

Hugo Ferreira

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Tech leader. Software engineering. Generalist. Treble dad.

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