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Frameworks for 1:1s, retrospectives, career levels, quarterly planning, and communication.

1:1s

Run effective 1:1s through quarterly goal setting and biweekly check-ins.

Framework - How the system works

Quarterly 1:1 - Set goals every quarter

Biweekly 1:1 - Track progress biweekly

100% responsibility, zero blame. Learn from projects and build accountability.

Framework - How to run retros that work

Project/Issue Retro - After projects or major issues

Quarterly Review - End of quarter review

Build social capital and understand what matters at each level.

Social Capital - Trust, credibility, and relationships that let you influence without authority

Levels Overview - How levels work across roles

Software Engineer - IC0 to IC4, M1 to M3

Product Manager - IC0 to IC4, M1 to M3

Rock sizing, DRI ownership, and weekly sync format for staying on track.

Rock Sizing - How to prioritize rocks, pebbles, and sand

DRI Responsibilities - What it means to own an initiative

DRI Weekly Sync - Template for weekly DRI updates

Two frameworks for clear, empathetic communication.

Overview - How the frameworks work together

Written Communication - Structure your thinking and get to the point

Feedback & Difficult Conversations - Care personally and challenge directly

What to learn as a software engineer. Concepts that matter, not frameworks.

Fundamentals - Performance, scalability, reliability, safe deployments, and good UX

More frameworks coming as I build and learn.