IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS
Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.
20 articles
15 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to run retrospectives, suggest improvements, and talk about team productivity in English. Blameless language, action items, and phrases for difficult conversations.
Read more14 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to present your team's work, narrate a live demo, and handle stakeholder feedback — all in clear, confident English. Scripts and phrases for non-native tech leads.
Read more14 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
business-english
Working with international teams — understanding cultural communication styles, avoiding misunderstandings, and adapting your English for global collaboration.
Read more13 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
business-english
The English phrases that prevent bad sprints. How to clarify requirements, challenge assumptions, and ask smart questions in refinement meetings.
Read more12 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
1-on-1
How to run productive 1-on-1s as a tech lead — upward with your manager and downward with your reports. Career discussions, feedback, and difficult conversations in English.
Read more12 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
business-english
How to discuss estimates, commit to scope, and push back on overloaded sprints — all in clear, professional English. Templates and phrases for non-native speakers.
Read more11 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
How to give a clear, confident standup update in English without rambling or freezing. Templates, phrases, and practice routines for non-native speakers.
Read more10 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
business-english
Professional email patterns for busy tech leads. Subject lines that get opened, follow-ups that don't annoy, and the exact phrases that make people respond faster.
Read more10 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
business-english
A 15-minute daily English practice routine for tech leads. Shadowing, AI practice, and micro-exercises you can do between meetings — no textbooks required.
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