Metadrop monthly update: what have be done this last month? New contributed Drupal modules, new module releases, a patch for redirect and many improvements on our projects for clients.

https://metadrop.net/en/articles/metadrop-monthly-update-new-drupal-modules-improvements-contributions

#Drupal #DrupalModules

The new modules provide
- Backups in Google Cloud Storage
- Kiosk mode
- Entity mesh, a graphical tool to visualize entity relationships and navigation, allowing to detect issues in content
- A QR formatter for links

The patch provides a way to set redirects on a deleted node in the delete form, making it much easier for editors to add redirects when deleting content, thus avoiding 404 errors on the site.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jorgetutor/p/acceptance-criteria-a-tool-for-clarity?r=24qh40&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deadlines-wont-wait-how-timeboxing-keeps-you-control-jorge-tutor-jbmkf/?trackingId=9Lg%2F24ZXQ3KKysZq%2BHM9JA%3D%3D

Change isn't just logistical—it’s emotional.
🌀 Denial → 😡 Anger → 🤝 Bargaining → 😞 Depression → ✅ Acceptance.

Leaders, ease the shift:
✅ Communicate early
✅ Recognize emotions
✅ Support individual needs
✅ Appoint change champions

How do you help teams embrace change?

#changemanagement #leadership

No one wants a controlling boss, client, or even parent. But micromanagement isn’t just their problem—it’s often a trust issue.

✔️ Keep progress visible
✔️ Raise risks early
✔️ Make it easy for your manager to trust you

Don’t feed the micromanagement monster. Be part of the solution.

PS: Some people will micromanage no matter what. If that’s your case, it might be time to move on.

#micromanagement

Are project roles unclear? A RACI chart brings clarity!
Responsible – Does the work (Who performs the task?)
Accountable – Owns the outcome (Who ensures it’s done?)
Consulted – Provides input (Who offers expertise?)
Informed – Stays updated (Who needs to know?

When a high-level estimate isn’t enough, should we jump in or analyze it first? Spikes allow controlled effort to refine estimates—without analysis paralysis. The key? Balance discovery with execution. How do you handle estimation trade-offs? #Agile #ProjectManagement #Estimation

Project Managers shouldn’t be single points of failure. If your team can’t function without you, you’re a bottleneck, not a leader. Enable, don’t centralize. Build direct collaboration and shared ownership. Can your team run smoothly without you? #ProjectManagement #AgileTeams

Rushing project initiation leads to waste and setbacks. Involve clients early, use relative estimates, and focus on phased delivery to meet tight deadlines. Collaboration is key—turn clients into partners, not just stakeholders. #ProjectManagement #Collaboration #RiskManagement

The illusion of % allocations in #projectManagement:

People don’t work in percentages, they work in focus.
Companies don’t own availability, only time.
Urgencies must replace priorities, not pile on top.
Manage effort at the team level, not by breaking people into % slices.
Thoughts? 🔥

We would like to share a post from Reddit where Wayne Eaker, from drupaltutor.com, explains how he uses our Drupal Updater tool and we love it! This is how we use it internally: automated work for bots & human supervisors!

https://reddit.com/r/drupal/comments/1hpkixp/comment/m4irhgf/
https://github.com/Metadrop/drupal-updater

#Drupal #autoupdates #DevOps

A great manager balances guidance, team growth, and results without sacrificing people. False promises and burnout drive turnover. Motivation thrives on freedom and achievable challenges. Leadership is about orchestrating strengths, not control.

How do you balance results and team well-being?

#Leadership #management