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Fixing Management

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by Yaniv Preiss

32 episodes
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Fixing Management guides aspiring and experienced managers to make leadership effective: sustainably achieving results and retaining the best people. Hosted by Yaniv Preiss, veteran software engineer, manager, coach, consultant and author, each short, practical episode cuts through management clichés to deliver real stories, clear frameworks, and actionable guidance. Learn how to make an exceptional managerial experience for your organization, manager, peers and direct reports in small bites you can apply this week.

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11/4/2025

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June 2, 2026

Game Metrics and Cheat Statistics

<p>When metrics backfire, and how well-intentioned goals create cheating, corner-cutting, fake success, and cultural decay.</p><p>Learn how to watch out from measurements that drive dashboard illusions instead of real outcomes.</p><p>Check out:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728"><u>How to lie with statistics</u></a> - Darrell Huff</li><li><a href="http://tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations"><u>Spurious Correlations</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVG2OQp6jEQ&vl=en"><u>This is how easy it is to lie with statistics - Zach Star (Video)</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow"><u>Thinking, Fast and Slow</u></a> - Kahneman</li></ul>

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May 26, 2026

Managerial Anti-Patterns

<p>In this episode, we explore common leadership mistakes many managers unknowingly repeat,  from ridiculing ideas and micromanaging estimation, to neglecting feedback and promoting via unclear criteria. Learn why these patterns kill trust and motivation, and discover how to lead with clarity, respect and real leadership.</p>

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May 19, 2026

No Estimates

<p>In this episode, I challenges the ritual of estimating work in software teams. I break down why estimations are usually wasted effort, how they create an illusion of control without adding clarity, and explain how a #NoEstimates approach combined with small work units, value-focused planning and honesty can make teams faster, more agile, and truly outcome-driven.</p>

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What is Fixing Management?

Fixing Management guides aspiring and experienced managers to make leadership effective: sustainably achieving results and retaining the best people.

Hosted by Yaniv Preiss, veteran software engineer, manager, coach, consultant and author, each short, practical episode cuts through management clichés to deliver real stories, clear frameworks, and actionable guidance.

Learn how to make an exceptional managerial experience for your organization, manager, peers and direct reports in small bites you can apply this week.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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