https://dglloyd.net/bookreport/Recent content in Bookreports on dglloyd.netHugoen-usWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:25 -0700https://dglloyd.net/bookreport/standups-are-dead/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:10:25 -0700https://dglloyd.net/bookreport/standups-are-dead/A different take on standups that ended up rewriting the dyanmics of one of my most stressful teams, positively.https://dglloyd.net/bookreport/honeycomb-shepherd-incident-reviews/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:58:32 -0800https://dglloyd.net/bookreport/honeycomb-shepherd-incident-reviews/<p>One part of this review really struck home with me, its the not knowing what to do during an incident that really starts to take a toll on you.</p> <blockquote> <p>This sort of situation—where everything seems broken and no one understands why/can’t do much to help—is extremely demanding. Most engineers reported feeling tired, found it hard to think, and were stressed out. In fact, many pointed out that faster-paced often felt better as long as you knew what you had to do. Sitting around while feeling accountable to fix things—and not succeeding—takes a toll on most people. Engineers involved in the incident were prompted to take time off to rest. The impact on people tends to outlast the impact on the technical components of the sociotechnical system.</p>