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Getting a Glimpse

Knicks Film School • 853 implied HN points • 10 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Game Recap Player analysis Team performance
  1. The Knicks had a strong performance in their preseason game against the Wizards, showing their potential even against a weak opponent.
  2. Jalen Brunson played exceptionally well, scoring 25 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns also stepped up with a double-double.
  3. The Knicks' defense looks tough this season, with their length being a significant factor in their game.

Rodri Vs. Pep Guardiola: Who Ya' Got?

No Grass in the Clouds • 99 implied HN points • 04 Oct 24
🎾 Sports Soccer Player analysis Team performance Statistics Trends
  1. Rodri is a key player for Manchester City, showing impressive skills in tackles, passes, and goals. He's unique in the modern game.
  2. There are rankings for the best American and Premier League soccer players, showcasing talent from different leagues.
  3. There's buzz around players like Erling Haaland potentially reaching high goal tallies in a season, while other players are gaining attention for their performances.

Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey 2

Software Design: Tidy First? • 3380 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
💼 Business Productivity Team performance Investment decisions Incentives Management
  1. Measuring outcomes and impact alone can lead to gaming the system and disadvantages for the business
  2. Team performance is often more important than individual performance, as seen in sports like soccer
  3. Investing in engineering should be treated as research & development, making small bets and doubling down on promising ones
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The Edge is Everything

Logging the World • 916 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Team performance
  1. Success in certain fields involves embracing the inevitability of failure but still pushing forward. Learn from losses and keep striving for improvement.
  2. Professional sports, like snooker and football, exhibit high levels of competition, making it challenging for individuals to maintain dominance consistently.
  3. Setting realistic goals, acknowledging setbacks, and focusing on continuous improvement are key to long-term success, even when faced with challenges and unpredictability.

Rolling

Knicks Film School • 912 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Team performance Player analysis Game Recap
  1. The new-look Knicks are performing exceptionally well recently, winning their last four games by a total of 96 points.
  2. The Knicks have shown significant improvement defensively, particularly in utilizing their size advantage effectively.
  3. OG Anunoby's trade has been a game-changer for the team, impacting various aspects of their performance positively.

Necessary Brilliance

Knicks Film School • 833 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Athletes Game analysis Team performance
  1. The game between the Knicks and Wizards was closely contested and Jalen Brunson played a key role in securing the win.
  2. Jalen Brunson delivered an exceptional performance in the game, showcasing his value and determination as a player.
  3. Despite some issues in the team's roster, the Knicks were able to survive and win thanks to Jalen Brunson's contributions.

Can new look Chelsea actually succeed?

Grace on Football • 982 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Football Finance Management Player analysis Team performance
  1. Chelsea has undergone a significant squad overhaul with new signings and a new manager.
  2. There are concerns about Chelsea's financial compliance with UEFA's rules and the long-term sustainability of the club's investments.
  3. The success of Chelsea's revamped team depends on the performance and development of young players in a stable environment.

The Chicago Cubs Really Were Hurt by Playing Day Games

Something to Consider • 139 implied HN points • 09 May 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Statistics Team performance Game analysis Historical context
  1. The Chicago Cubs had many daytime games which may have made them tired in the second half of the season. This could explain why they didn't perform as well later in the year.
  2. The team only started playing night games in 1988, much later than other teams, which might have also hurt their performance.
  3. Even today, the Cubs have fewer night games compared to other teams, and this could still affect their chances of winning.

Paris Saint-Germain Finances 2021/22

The Swiss Ramble • 471 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🎾 Sports Finances Team performance Expenses Investments
  1. Paris Saint-Germain's finances show a significant loss despite an increase in revenue and profit from player sales.
  2. The team experienced a substantial rise in operating expenses and faced challenges with compliance to UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations.
  3. PSG's revenue improved mainly in commercial areas, but broadcasting revenue decreased due to poor Champions League performance and deferred income.

Harry Kane: A Brilliant Season That Ended in Heartbreak

Original Football • 99 implied HN points • 09 May 24
🎾 Sports Football Team performance Future prospects
  1. Harry Kane had a season full of personal success but ended up without major trophies, showcasing his individual brilliance despite team struggles.
  2. Despite Kane's outstanding performance, Bayern Munich ended the season without major silverware due to underlying flaws in the team's performance and reliance on Kane.
  3. Kane's future with Bayern Munich is uncertain amid speculations about his loyalty and desire for trophies, with potential changes in the team to address the shortcomings of the past season.

Your team is too busy. You want to get more things done. 3 Phases of High-performing Engineering Cultures

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 24
💼 Business Team performance Leadership Tech Teams
  1. Identifying and addressing different performance levels within teams is crucial for success. Low performers lack defined standards and quality expectations, while high performers exhibit strong individual and team qualities.
  2. In high-performing teams, quality expectations are well-defined across the organization, emphasizing individual accountability and collective excellence.
  3. Leaders should strive to move teams from mid-performance towards high performance by fostering a culture of shared responsibility, quality, and efficiency.

What Are Eight Games in the Premier League Really Worth?

No Grass in the Clouds • 179 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Soccer Premier League Data Analysis Team performance Predictions
  1. Expected goals (xG) are a powerful indicator of team quality and future performance in the Premier League.
  2. The ultimate title winner in the Premier League often has the best xG differential at even strength.
  3. Looking at xG differentials can provide insights into the top-four race in the Premier League.

It's Interesting That NFL Teams Risked Their Seasons Rather Than Sign Matt Araiza

House of Strauss • 37 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎾 Sports NFL Media Impact Team performance
  1. NFL teams prioritized public relations over on-field advantage by not signing Matt Araiza, which ultimately impacted their seasons.
  2. Media hysteria played a significant role in influencing teams' decisions on player signings, revealing the impact of irrationality in sports media.
  3. The avoidance of signing Araiza by Super Bowl contenders due to media pressures ended up hurting these teams during the season.

NBA Western Conference preview

Silver Bulletin • 60 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Basketball Analysis Preview Player evaluation Team performance
  1. Eleven Western Conference teams are aiming to contend, with high aspirations and superstar talent.
  2. Balancing high expectations and the reality of a 1230-game season in NBA projections can be challenging.
  3. Teams like the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns face uncertainties with roster changes, aging stars, and fit issues.

RDEL #19: How does user-centricity impact engineering performance?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Teams Team performance Research Leadership
  1. User-centric engineering teams lead to 40% higher organizational performance and 20% higher job satisfaction.
  2. Understanding user needs, aligning with those needs, and using user feedback for prioritization positively impacts team outcomes.
  3. User-centricity should be applied across different types of engineering teams, from product delivery to platform engineering, to improve performance.

Teams are more than just a collection of the best talent

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
💼 Business Diversity Team performance Emotional Intelligence Work Culture
  1. Teams should not be selected solely based on individual talent, but on their ability to work collectively.
  2. Research shows that emotional intelligence, equal speaking behavior within a team, and gender balance all contribute to higher team performance.
  3. For businesses to succeed, it is essential to value team collaboration over individual performance and to prioritize hiring practices that reward team players.

RDEL #18: Can better documentation come at a cost for some teammates?

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Documentation Team performance Job Satisfaction Burnout
  1. Improved documentation quality lifts every technical capability measured in teams.
  2. Better documentation decreases burnout and increases job satisfaction and productivity, but can lead to increased burnout for underrepresented teammates.
  3. Recognizing the importance of documentation's impact and managing distribution of 'glue work' can help improve team performance and well-being.

The Jelly of the Month Club (Reprise)

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 24
💼 Business Leadership Team performance Company Culture Financial Performance
  1. Amazon froze pay for thousands of managers despite record profits, causing surprise and disappointment among employees.
  2. Recognizing and rewarding employees for their contributions leads to higher job satisfaction, retention, and overall better company performance.
  3. Monetary recognition is preferred by employees over hollow gestures like office treats or parties.