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How do we make better decisions in our teams?

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Sunday, 20 October 2024 · Estimated 7 minute read

TL;DR Decision making is a team effort that works best when it’s clear, collaborative, and intentional. By asking the right questions and seeking diverse perspectives, teams can unlock better solutio…

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Belonging in remote teams - Overcoming obstacles and building connections

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Saturday, 19 October 2024 · Estimated 7 minute read

TL;DR Belonging in remote teams can be tough due to obstacles like physical distance, lack of casual interactions, time zone differences, and then the unnecessary hurdles like imposter syndrome. To o…

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The power of belonging can turn chaos into collaboration

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 18 October 2024 · Estimated 4 minute read

TL;DR Belonging in a team turns chaos into collaboration by fostering trust, purpose, and open communication. When people feel connected, they work better together, trust each other, and have a clear…

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How to reframe your inner imposter

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 11 October 2024 · Estimated 6 minute read

TL;DR Imposter syndrome can feel like an ever-present shadow, especially for software engineers and team leads, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this article, I share how I’ve learned to refr…

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What makes it difficult to crack working remotely

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Thursday, 10 October 2024 · Estimated 8 minute read

My previous article hit you with a bunch of ways to make remote work a success as a superstar developer and manager. But let’s be real—remote work isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Things can go sidew…

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Building stronger remote teams with emotional intelligence

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Wednesday, 9 October 2024 · Estimated 11 minute read

Let’s imagine a group of software developers spread across different parts of the world, working remotely. They rarely meet in person - if at all - and rely heavily on video calls, chats, and online …

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How can I develop self-awareness as a manager?

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Monday, 7 October 2024 · Estimated 9 minute read

As a manager, I know my intrinsic leadership skills are just the beginning. To truly excel, I need to tap into the wisdom of those who’d walked this path before. So, armed with a love for the printed…

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Unveiling the Power of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for Software Engineers

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 22 December 2023 · Estimated 3 minute read

I want to express my gratitude to Sylvester Jalnaiz for prompting me to revisit an article I wrote back in 2017 called "Discovering yourself." Sylvester introduced me to the Fingerprint for Success M…

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Unveiling the Power of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) for Software Engineers
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Attack of the bruised ego

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Monday, 30 May 2022 · Estimated 1 minute read

Take feedback as objectively as possible. Don't be married to your ideas and code. Instead explore, learn, be curious and continuously grow by learning from those around you. Maintain clear, open cha…

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Practice what you preach

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 19 May 2017 · Estimated 3 minute read

"Your beliefs don't make you a better person, our behavior does." I have a far way to go on my journey. My journey of self-discovery and healing. It's a life-long journey and sometimes it's a real ba…

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Discovering yourself

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Monday, 27 February 2017 · Estimated 5 minute read

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ― Aristotle Sometimes I struggle to consciously understand my actions. This makes it hard for me to find out why I react the way I do in certain sit…

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Contributing to the README

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Saturday, 24 September 2016 · Estimated 3 minute read

When someone new works on your repository, make sure it is easy to get setup. Imagine if we didn't have any documentation; if we all adopted the mindset of "I already know this, let others figure it …

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Context-driven queries

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Saturday, 7 May 2016 · Estimated 3 minute read

Do people look confused when you talk to them? Only you can truly know what is going on inside your mind. Communicating with context and intent helps alleviate confusing discussions. Our minds are be…

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Bonding with Testers

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Wednesday, 4 May 2016 · Estimated 3 minute read

Do you form relationships with testers? Teaming up with testers from the beginning of a feature can positively impact the quality of the feature being developed. At work we often get trapped in our r…

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Manage expectations

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Monday, 2 May 2016 · Estimated 4 minute read

Do you keep business informed? Business won't know when things are not working out unless you tell them. It is surprising how much support we can get when we open honest channels of communication. Le…