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How to stay technical as a software engineering manager
Four ways to maintain technical proficiency.
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Demand for engineering managers is surging in the agentic coding era
Just not necessarily to be managers…
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Four dimensions of burnout: An anti-burnout framework for the AI era
A practical framework to help engineering leaders recognize burnout early, rebalance demands, and recover while staying effective and healthy.
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1:1s Foundations: best practices for conversations that count
Building a safe space during your one-to-one meetings, where your direct report can be open and honest
Performance season made easy with this proven strategy
Performance review seasons are tense times for managers and reports alike. Here’s a system to smooth the process over.
New York • September 15 & 16, 2026
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Essential reading
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
On our Engineering Management playlist
It’s time to pay off your management debt
Explore management debt’s impact on organizations, uncovering inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Learn actionable strategies to identify, track, and eliminate management debt for sustainable growth.
Resilient Management: Lara Hogan in conversation
Resilient Management is a guide to building, inspiring and leading resilient teams
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.
Effective communication: Mastering growth-oriented feedback
Discover strategies for delivering feedback that builds trust and openness. Learn science-backed techniques to make feedback constructive, approachable, and growth-focused, helping teams unlock their full potential.
Tactics for developing junior engineers
How to plan out intentional time for junior talent to be as productive as possible
The festival for modern engineering leadership
New York • September 15 & 16, 2026
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Conway’s law, the 80-20 rule, and other principles engineering managers should know
11 laws that you don’t want to be in the dark about. Understand these core principles and watch your leadership approach flourish.
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How to break the cycle of firefighting
Exercise better foresight by identifying pattens, pinpointing what makes them persist, and understanding what could prevent it in the future.
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How a follow-the-sun model drives speed and innovation
How does a follow-the-sun model actually work in practice? Here are some advantages and drawbacks, along with tips for overcoming hurdles.
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A founder’s 3 strategies for building successful product teams
Building a company from the ground up consists of understanding customer pain points and engineer autonomy.
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How to keep high performers engaged and growing
Managing high performers can be equal parts daunting and exciting. Using these four tips to help keep your reports engaged.
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Why AI is creating more demand for managers
New research suggests that the adoption of AI is adding layers to organizational hierarchies.
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What does visibility really mean for engineering teams?
Some managers may not know the line between micromanaging and good visibility. And it all depends on what kind of leader you are.
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Market your team’s success for wider impact
Making sure your team’s wins are visible garners a lot of advantages. Here’s how to do it right.
Top Engineering Management Videos
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Level up the whole party, not just the hero
Optimize team dynamics by treating everyone as vital to success – not just the ‘hero.’ Discover how small, intentional choices drive equitable growth and organic leadership.
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Backwards compatible – Lessons from a quarter century in software
Explore career lessons from a 25-year journey in software development. Learn about growth, leadership, and the power of kindness to shape lasting impact in engineering.
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Leading through scarcity: Building capacity in the team you have
Discover strategies to lead effectively through scarcity. Learn how to build capacity within existing teams, maximizing performance amid constraints and fostering sustainable growth.
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In partnership with StatsigHow to grow and scale your feature management process
What’s your approach to releasing and managing new features?
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What do you mean there’s no onboarding plan for engineering managers?
In this talk, Daniel will share his four-week onboarding process for engineering leads that emphasizes peopleware, tech leadership, and delivery management.
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The Engineering Leader: Strategies for Scaling Teams and Yourself: Cate Huston in conversation
In this episode, Cate discusses how to supercharge your career as a leader and thrive in your current role whilst supporting your team members.
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Finding balance: How to build processes that help not hurt your engineering team
Learn how to implement effective processes that empower engineering teams, balancing flexibility and adaptability to foster ownership, accountability, and a positive team culture.
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Cultivating ownership at any engineering level
Learn how engineering managers can cultivate employee ownership through curiosity, critical thinking, and empowering decision-making while aligning with company values for better performance.