Behind the Mask of High Performance

I joined a mature team. This team had a teammate who looked like a highly motivated developer. Every task was done on time. He delivered a high-quality code. And... During a one-to-one, he mentioned that he feels demotivated and doesn't like the project. It was a big surprise

RACI matrix for a team

Usually, a RACI matrix is a tool for project management. It helps to know who does what in a project. RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed. * The R, is for the person or team that does the work. They do the task. * The A is for the boss. He

Motivation case: challenges are needed

I had an underperforming employee. My team noticed that he underperformed right after a probation period. During a private meeting, he explained that he was not interested in his work and did not have any self-improvement goals. He mentioned that he used to have multiple jobs and did not have

Heat pump subsidy in the Netherlands

I live in the Netherlands. Recently I installed a heat pump. Here it is called "warmtepomp". And then I asked for a subsidy for it. The reason for writing this note is that it is a simple process without a clear starting point to ask for the subsidy.

Know the team through the first one-to-one

The purpose of the initial 1-2-1s is to gain insight into a teammate's perspective on their responsibilities and current assignments, as well as to clarify the manager's capacity to support the teammate. Also, discuss their opinion on wells, improvements, and challenges they face. The first 1-to-1