A team that is aligned has a clear purpose and shared expectations. Without alignment, it can be hard to execute strategic initiatives. One of the most important tasks for an engineering manager is to create alignment within their team. This article will share...
Building trust with your team is key to your success as an engineering manager. If you want your team to develop innovative solutions, take risks, and feel like they’re free to speak their minds, then trust is the answer. But how do you build trust with your...
Psychological safety in an engineering team is a major concern. To be productive, engineers need to feel that they can take risks and speak up about their ideas without feeling judged or pressured. The consequences of not addressing this issue can be devastating for...
Building an impactful software project is an effort that relies on a team of developers; its delivery is mainly reliant on the team dynamics and overall effectiveness. While it is a huge advantage to have brilliant and knowledgeable developers on your team, it...
An engineering manager’s success is judged by the team’s output and what the team can deliver. Being an engineering manager is being a people manager, and the biggest challenges aren’t technical but personal. This article will cover some of these challenging areas and...
We know and use the phrase “Best practices.” Best practices are procedures accepted or prescribed as being most effective or correct. We welcome them because experienced industry professionals, thought leaders, our own experience, and mentors share them as proven...