Layoff

LeadTime#22 - Laying Off a Good Developer

How do you support a good performer you must let go while maintaining team trust and delivery? What approaches help the departing employee, team morale…

Jun 19, 2025 • Péter Szász

LeadTime#21 - Managing an Overqualified Staff Engineer

How to engage a new team member who just lost her colleagues and is probably already job hunting? How to turn this around and build a long-term…

Jun 12, 2025 • Péter Szász

LeadTime#15 - Managing Negativity During Uncertain Times

How can an Engineering Manager improve team morale after disappointing company results? What approaches show support while ensuring undisrupted…

May 1, 2025 • Péter Szász

LeadTime#11 - Preparing for Downsizing a Team

How to approach assembling a list of people to let go? What are the main criteria to guide your decisions? How do you balance business needs with team…

Apr 3, 2025 • Péter Szász

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