Michael Doyle

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For more than 15 years I've worked shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers from around the globe.

I've experienced how developing yourself as a next generation leader in software engineering can be filled with ambiguity.

So, in collaboration with Alexis Monville, I've combined my writing and coaching skills to package a leadership development experience into a book.

Learn more at: www.iamincharge.club

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Authored Content

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6 crucial tips for leading a cross-functional team

Leading work that cuts across teams and departments isn't easy, but taking an open approach will help you succeed. Here's a checklist for getting started.

Set better career goals: A step-by-step guide

In open organizations, people tend to set goals transparently and collaboratively. Here's how to do it.

4 reasons to let your officemates shape your career goals

Opening your professional goals to others can have numerous benefits—and make you a stronger leader.

The benefits of setting professional goals in the open

Transparent and collaborative self-assessments offer new ways to know thyself.

3 lessons in open communication

Being a "good" communicator looks different in an open organization. Learn to adapt.

Contributed Content

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Aging in the open: How this community changed us

Our community dedicated to exploring open organizational culture and design turns four years old this week.

Authored Comments

mdoyle

17 Sep 2019

3 steps to developing psychological safety

Great article Kathleen, I don't think the title does it justice as there's a lot more value in the piece than just psychological safety. I get the feeling you could write a great follow on piece regarding your experience with feedback.

I was intrigued about providing positive feedback to facilitate the behavioural learning process from Alexis Monville's blog post https://alexis.monville.com/en/blog/2019/03/10/i-have-some-feedback/

Looks like I have a lot more reading to do on that topic now. Thanks again for all the great insights.

mdoyle

22 Aug 2019

Avoiding burnout: 4 considerations for a more energetic organization

Thanks for the in-depth look on energy levels Ron. As I get older I feel energised at more times than others and I'm starting to look at what's happening at those different times that might be having a positive or negative impact on my energy levels. This article gives me a few new perspectives to consider when I do that reflection.