Insights and frameworks for building resilient organizations, unlocking team potential, and driving measurable business outcomes.
1on1 Meetings
Regular 1:1 meetings are essential for aligning on goals, removing blockers, and supporting career growth. Learn how to structure effective 1:1s with shared agendas, clear summaries, and frameworks like competency matrices to make these conversations a powerful tool for alignment, development, and long-term engagement.
January 8, 2026
Matrix Template
Learn how to create a skills or competency matrix that actually works. This guide explains how to define relevant skills, avoid subjective 1-5 ratings, review competencies in 1:1s, and use free skills and competency matrix templates in Matricsy to support team growth and better decisions.
December 16, 2025
Matrix Template
Hiring a Senior Engineering Manager? Learn how a competency-based interview matrix helps assess leadership, technical oversight and delivery skills with clarity and consistency. Includes free matrix template.
December 15, 2025
Performance Reviews
A great performance review isn’t about forms or ratings. It’s a strategic moment for clarity, growth and alignment. Learn how to use a review template to guide meaningful conversations, uncover skill gaps and set actionable development goals.
December 3, 2025
Team Management
Learn how skill and competency matrices complement each other. Understand why a skill matrix focuses on abilities, while a competency matrix goes deeper - into knowledge, behavior, and culture - and how building one helps define what truly matters for your organization.
December 2, 2025
Team Management
Discover how a competency/skills matrix helps teams avoid misunderstandings, create clarity, and build actionable growth plans. Learn how to use it effectively in 1:1s and yearly reviews to make performance conversations more meaningful.
December 2, 2025
Communication
Learn how to lead more effective and meaningful conversations with clients and teams. Discover three powerful questions that can transform any meeting, build trust, and reveal what truly matters.
November 28, 2025
Leadership
Performance reviews don't have to be stressful or one-sided. Learn 5 practical steps leaders can take to prepare effectively - from regular 1-on-1s and collecting facts to using tools and creating real growth plans.
November 27, 2025