As a manager, how can you set yourself up for success when inheriting an existing engineering team?
Moving into a new leadership position can be tricky. In some rare cases, you might be able to build a brand new team from the ground up. But more often than not, engineering leaders are inheriting pre-existing teams.
Being the newest person to join a team in any role can be intimidating. A pre-existing team tends to already have its own set of rituals, practices, and personalities. Established teams often have a shared context and history, which can take time to learn about and break into.