Blogs & vlogs
🌟 Double P: Powerful Skills for a Complete Professional 🌟Are "soft skills" really soft, or are they the powerful skills every professional needs to succeed? 🚀 In this short clip from a longer conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim, we explore the mindset shift required to redefine skills often taken for granted. From your first spoken words to mastering communication and collaboration, discover why these aren't just "human basics" but essential tools for a thriving career.Jan 6, 2025
The Role of DevOps and Agile in Evidence-Based ManagementExplore the synergy between market value and organizational capability in software organizations. This video dives into how DevOps and Agile practices complement each other, focusing on value creation, empathetic collaboration, and driving teams toward common goals. Discover how evidence-based management bridges the gap to enhance organizational success.Jan 6, 2025
One Engineering System: Simplify Cross-Team Collaboration and InnovationJoin Joanna Płaskonka and Martin Hinshelwood as they explore the powerful concept of One Engineering System in this clip from their insightful conversation. Martin breaks down how a unified system can streamline collaboration, make work items and code easy to locate, and enable teams to work seamlessly across products and technologies. Discover how this approach can revolutionize team efficiency and agility in your organization!Jan 5, 2025
The Power of Automation: From Developer to Deployment in MinutesJoin Joanna Płaskonka and Martin Hinshelwood as they discuss the incredible power of automation in DevOps. In this clip, Martin reveals how Facebook achieves a 14-minute lead time from code commit to production and shares insights on the practices that make it possible. Discover how automation and infrastructure as code can revolutionize your workflow!Jan 5, 2025
Satya Nadella quote: Productivity Over Features!In this short clip from a longer conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Martin Hinshelwood, they discuss Satya Nadella's powerful perspective on engineering priorities. Nadella emphasizes the importance of focusing on systems that drive productivity over constantly chasing new features. Jan 4, 2025
Stop Ignoring Soft Skills! How They Guarantee Career GrowthIn this thought-provoking excerpt, Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim discuss the transformative power of soft skills in the workplace. While public speaking is a key example, Cyril emphasizes that mastering a range of these skills is crucial for professional success.Jan 4, 2025
What True Success Really Means: Legacy and ContinuityIn this insightful clip from a longer conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim @cyriljuniordim , Cyril reflects on the true meaning of success. Moving beyond the traditional focus on acquisition and trophies, he shares a powerful perspective on the importance of legacy, continuity, and what we leave behind.Jan 3, 2025
Public Speaking Wisdom: Presenting Old Ideas in New WaysIn this short clip from a fascinating conversation between Joanna Płaskonka and Cyril Junior Dim, Cyril shares a powerful lesson from his public speaking journey. Struggling with writer’s block while preparing an important speech, Cyril recalls the advice of his mentor: “You’re not reinventing the wheel.” Discover why public speaking is less about creating something entirely new and more about presenting familiar ideas from a fresh perspective to inspire new conclusions. Watch to gain practical insights and encouragement for your own public speaking challenges!Jan 3, 2025