The 5-Minute Startup CTO #85

Recovering from micro-injuries, Product discovery pitfalls, Stop estimating, Microservices wisdom

Hi there,

I hope you’re well. Here’s your 4 tips for this week!

👭 People

First, Seung Chan Lim’s advice on the development of high-performing leaders: don’t forget about self-care and make sure to recover from micro-injuries. Truly insightful advice, including a 4-step action plan.

🥫 Product

Next, Imogen Johnson with a set of warnings about product discovery: 6 potential pitfalls, from involving too many people to failing to validate results, and how to avoid them.

🔄 Process

The Runtastic team at Adidas has its own Tech blog, and in a post from 2020 they explained how their sprints improved after they stopped estimating stories. Which very much echoes my own experience: focus on breaking down work items into small tasks, rather than spend time number-guessing.

⌨️ Tech

Lastly, João Alves on his own learnings from using microservices - especially 6 potential ‘disasters’ that everyone should be aware of.

Until next time, have a great week!

Fabrice

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