Welcome to my site.
Paul Blay on Software Management
Insights into the world of modern software delivery and people management.
How Can This Site Help You?
With 20 years in 8 different companies, writing software, leading teams and managing projects & programmes – I’ve learned a lot about what works and what definitely does not.
This site is intended to share my experience around how to build and maintain great products and services, by guiding and nurturing the teams that create them.
My experience is first and foremost in the embedded sector, which brings unique challenges to modern software development practices.
OKRs
Guide your teams to high value outcomes, while enhancing autonomy, ownership and creativity using OKRs.
People
Learn to get the most out of your colleagues, get them engaged and doing their best work.
Delivery
Get your products and services out to your customers and keep them coming back for more..
Metrics
Enable your teams to make data-driven & fact-based decisions, identify trends and stave off bad habits
Embedded
Learn about the specific challenges that the embedded software industry faces when adopting agile practices & what your options are.
Resources
Go here for recommended books, tools, videos, etc.