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How to measure and improve success in your engineering team

December 06, 2020

This week, explore how to enhance your engineering team's success, effectively scope new projects, foster meaningful connections, recognize performance review biases, and learn the art of saying no during a busy season.

Being Glue

November 29, 2020

This week, explore the importance of glue work in leadership, discover effective virtual onboarding strategies, rethink meetings, and learn why good engineering strategy is often seen as boring but is essential for success.

A primer on managing remotely

November 22, 2020

This week’s issue covers essential insights for remote engineering managers, effective frameworks, empowering teams, driving cultural change through software, and tips for renegotiating vendor contracts.

Engineering strategy

November 15, 2020

This week’s issue dives into engineering strategy, empathetic leadership in remote work, salary benchmarking, and the shift from project to product thinking, plus structuring teams for better software. Explore insights that drive growth.

Onboarding to a new team as an engineering leader

November 08, 2020

In this issue, explore insights on effective onboarding as an engineering leader, the power of systems thinking, mastering management with the Basic Boss Formula, learning through experience, and personal reflections on startup burnout.

1-on-1 Meetings: More Important than Ever

November 01, 2020

In this issue, we explore the importance of 1-on-1 meetings in fostering connections, share insights on transitioning to engineering management, and discuss handling grief in the workplace. Plus, we delve into managing technical quality and the realities of becoming an engineering manager.

Less status updates, more coaching

October 25, 2020

In this issue, we explore effective one-on-ones, tackle work-in-progress challenges, and highlight leadership opportunities beyond titles. Plus, insights on product prioritization and the essential role of an Engineering Manager.

Delegation creates career progression

October 18, 2020

This week's issue explores career progression through delegation, feedback strategies, the challenges of scaling beyond 25 employees, and insights on transitioning from manager to director. Plus, a free resource for crafting standout tech resumes.

Don’t make yourself redundant

October 11, 2020

This week’s issue explores key management insights, from rejecting candidates thoughtfully to embracing asynchronous communication in development. Plus, tips on effective product management and avoiding decision traps.

The Most Productive Teams Have These 5 Dynamics

October 04, 2020

This week, explore the dynamics that make teams productive, learn from management mistakes, discover how to engage remote employees, and get tips to keep your busy team organized and on track. A must-read for leaders.

The 13 best questions to ask during the remote onboarding process

September 27, 2020

This week’s issue highlights key insights on remote onboarding, effective visibility in organizations, the hidden costs of constant shipping, the concept of Jugaad, and breaking free from management ruts.

A Practical Approach to Engineering Leadership

September 20, 2020

This week’s issue dives into engineering leadership, exploring the balance between coding and management, delegation strategies for CTOs, the importance of software quality, and fostering future leaders in dynamic teams.

Attention is your scarcest resource

September 13, 2020

This week, explore the importance of focused attention in management, effective onboarding strategies, leading senior engineers, prioritizing meaningful work, and genuine motivations for becoming a manager.

The Investment into Quality

September 06, 2020

This week’s issue dives into investing in quality for Agile success, effective management of feature toggles, the traits of good tech leads, nurturing engineering skills, and the challenges of managing multiple teams.