Pat Kua

Learn hacks that go beyond the Eisenhower Matrix.

If you find yourself at a crossroads and unsure of which route to take, read through this list before you make a decision. Every leader can find themselves unsure of what to do. When I coach CTOs and VPs of engineering, I often hear phrases like, “I don’t…

Good conflict resolution is a hard skill to find. If you're finding yourself stuck on how to deliver bad news, we've got the scoop.

Leadership can sometimes feel like an endless uphill struggle. Here are somethings to keep in mind so you don't lose motivation.

Explore the ways in which AI can reshape our work processes.

Since the pandemic, the rate of remote working teams has shot up, despite efforts from CEOs to get people to return to an in-office environment.

Challenging team members are common, but managing them is anything but straightforward.

Tech debt is a term that often catches people out. Here are some ways to make sure you avoid falling into that trap!

Stepping into a leadership role invites a whole host of new demands. In this article, learn how you can better prioritize them.

Preparing for future eventualities may seem impossible without a crystal ball, but there are some things you can do as a leader to exercise good foresight.

Power differences are inevitable in teams. Here are some ways to reduce the power imbalance as a manager.

How can you plan for change and make sure your team feels secure in the face of uncertain times?

Carving out time to focus, reflect, and plan as a leader

A guide to building and delivering effective reports

How to build inclusion into your meetings

Five ways to broaden your sphere of impact

Three important lessons in diplomacy

Common traps for engineers and how to avoid them

An engineering VP's guide to metrics

How to use metrics as an engineering director

Using metrics when managing teams

Making sure your time and effort is spent wisely

Challenges our panellists have faced and different ways they have overcome them.

How to reduce the worry of keeping up to date

Examining the common traps that negatively affect your ability to listen properly.

When you were just a developer, things seemed so simple. Sometimes it was a choice between using several libraries, or working out the right algorithm to solve a problem. Making decisions seemed really easy. When you are playing the Lead Developer role, decisions no longer seem black and white and you have several competing priorities.

The path from being a developer to a Tech Lead seems like a scary transition. As a developer, you could focus on constantly learning new tools, libraries, frameworks and programming languages.

As a developer you are used to certain constants in your life such as battling with a compiler/interpreter or debugging a production issue only to discover a single, tiny error.

The transition from a developer to a Lead Developer can be a rocky one. Yesterday, you were working as a developer and today, suddenly, you find yourself in the role of the Lead Developer.

Find your north star, grow your support network, and practice inquiry before answer

The steps you can take toward engineering management

A LeadDev Bookmarked discussion

It may sound clear cut, but we know that no process is 100% foolproof and it's much messier in the real world.

Legacy is an inevitability in any business - systems that were once cutting edge naturally age, but still require careful maintenance. And although it’s important work, it can feel less rewarding than working on shiny new features.

Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.

The transition from a developer to a Lead Developer can be a rocky one.

Over the many years, Patrick has trained, coached and mentored many engineers into Technical Leadership roles. He is delighted by the way that everyone has their own style and "flavour" of being a Technical Leader.