An essay arguing that some bureaucracy, wisely chosen, is better than none, using historical and organizational perspectives.
Explores how dysfunctional communication and veto power in tech standards committees can lead to stagnation and failure to innovate, a twist on Conway's Law.
Explores how Conway's Law influences software architecture, comparing solo development to collaborative teamwork and its impact on code structure.
Argues that Tech Leads, who code and manage small teams, are more effective than detached Engineering Managers in software organizations.
Argues that leadership impact should be measured by results per team member, not by the size of the organization managed.
