The Utterskills Blog | The Human Skills That Define Success in Tech.
Adaptability is the engineer's superpower in a changing world. Learn how to stay relevant through continuous learning and reinvention.
Execution is cheap in the AI era. Learn how business acumen and ethical leadership become the engineer's superpower.
Modern software engineering runs on communication—both human-to-human and human-to-AI. Learn how empathy and clear communication become core engineering skills.
As AI handles more coding tasks, engineers must shift from builders to validators. Learn how critical thinking and judgment become your most valuable assets.
As AI reshapes software development, engineers need skills beyond code to thrive. Discover which competencies define success in the age of AI.
Distraction is the hidden productivity killer that gets worse as you advance in your career. Learn how to build a real focus shield and reclaim your mental performance.
Learn how to receive and process criticism in the workplace with this 5-step guide for software developers and tech professionals.
Explore why 68% of developers are unhappy at work despite perks and high salaries. Discover how addressing these issues can increase job satisfaction.
Are you a great coder? Good for you! Unfortunately, that alone won't get you very far. Success in our industry requires making connections with people.
Understanding your audience can make or break your meetings and presentations. Discover strategies for tailoring your message to engage and influence any crowd.
Boost your productivity with proven time management tools and techniques. Learn the GTD framework, peak productivity tips, and more to optimize your workday.
Learn how shifting your mindset towards time can drastically improve your productivity and career. Discover the value of time management for IT professionals.
Working with a procrastinator is challenging but manageable by addressing poor time management, anxiety, lack of interest, clear communication.
Explore accountability in engineering: Why questioning is key to expertise, avoiding technical debt, and improving customer partnerships.
Learn how developers can combat knowledge silos and enhance productivity with grassroots change. Discover actionable strategies to foster collaboration.
Effectively pitch refactoring or rewriting projects to management by aligning technical needs with business goals for successful buy-in.
Learn when to apply each approach, considering team dynamics, business logic, essential strategies and avoiding common pitfalls.
Explore the importance of coding standards, and strategies to transform messy code into maintainable systems.
We reveal the surprising reasons behind the poor success rates of IT projects worldwide and discuss ways to improve their chances of success.
