Steve McConnell

11/03/2020

If you believe Europe is managing the pandemic better than the US is, you haven't seen the data. Europe is resurging with a vengeance that makes the US's pandemic look anemic by comparison. If you're in the US, be glad.

Europe’s management of the pandemic has been a disaster, and it’s getting worse.

07/29/2020

I'll be giving a talk tonight to the Managing Software Teams in Seattle group. The topic is "Software Engineer to VP: Four Transitions, Many Challenges." The event is virtual, so if it fits your schedule, I'll see you there!

This talk will cover the top career challenges engineers face on their journey to VP - and provide guidance to navigate each transition.

07/09/2020

Tech Talk: COVID-19 Data and Estimates—Week in Review

Join me for a data-focused presentation and discussion on Covid-19.

Jul 10, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Register for this meeting:
http://ow.ly/jfHm50AtgYj

You will receive a confirmation email with joining info.

07/03/2020

Tech Talk: COVID-19 Data and Estimates—Week in Review

Join me for a data-focused presentation and discussion on Covid-19. Friday 11 am PDT.

http://ow.ly/jYEL50AgICq

07/01/2020

Chalk Talk: Responsibilities and Personal Attributes of the Effective Software VP--Weds, 11:00 am PDT

Join me for an informal presentation on how to conceive the Software VP role and the personal attributes that I have seen support success in that role.

http://ow.ly/9R2a50AgIlt

06/29/2020

Book Club: More Effective Agile, Part 3

Tuesday at 10:00 am PDT I'll be leading a book club discussion of More Effective Agile, Chapters 7, 9, and 10 (More Effective Agile Projects, Large Agile Projects, and Distributed Agile Teams). Join me!

http://ow.ly/d2GS50AgI4p

06/26/2020

Tech Talk: COVID-19 Data and Estimates—Week in Review

Join me for updates on Covid-19 data tracking and estimates. This week we'll focus on "The Surge"--what's really causing the increase in tests? What does the data say? Join me today at 11:00 am PDT.

https://construx.vueocity.com/portal/live-events

06/24/2020

Please join me for an AMA on "Benefits of Structured Career Pathing for Software Professionals" -- today at 11:00 am. Participation is free during the beta period for our live events program.

http://ow.ly/bFP350AgHw9

06/18/2020

Tech Talk: COVID-19 Data and Estimates--Friday 11:00 am PDT

I've developed tracking and estimation models for Covid-19 that are accurately predicting US deaths 1-14 days in advance. This session reviews US and state-level data and estimates. Join me!

http://ow.ly/9r3O50A4uUT

06/18/2020

Chalk Talk: The Four Most Important Changes in The Career Transition from Individual Contributor to VP

As part of Construx's live events program, I'm holding regular Q&A sessions on leadership topics like this one. Join me Thursday at 11:00 am PDT.

https://construx.vueocity.com/portal/live-events

06/18/2020

I've written a short article that outlines the background on my Covid-19 data analysis.

In a pandemic with far-reaching consequences for both health and economics, access to timely, comprehensible data should be universal.

06/16/2020

Overcoming Soft Skills Challenges for Software Staff

As part of Construx's live events program, I'm holding regular Q&A sessions on leadership topics like this one. Join me Wednesday at 10:00 am PDT.

http://ow.ly/UtUS50A4uH3