Top Tools for Engineering Managers
I often hear the question, “What are tools I can use as an Engineering Manager?” so here is a post answering this question. Before I …
Engineering Management
The Builder’s Trap
Every developer knows the satisfaction that comes from building a software system. Type in a stream of characters and somehow you’ve built something that appears …
Email is Async
Too many leaders treat email and messaging tools such as Slack or Teams as a synchronous communication channel, increasing their interruptions and destroying their productivity. …
Engineering Manager vs Scrum Master
People often ask me, “What is the difference between an Engineering Manager and a Scrum Master?” and “Do you need both an Engineering Manager and …
How Engineering Managers Fail
Engineering Managers (EMs) don’t intentionally set out to fail. Instead, they are often set up for failure. But even if they are set up for …
How Engineering Managers Are Set Up To Fail
I have heard and often observed how different organisations support their Engineering Managers (EMs). A handful of companies do an excellent job, providing as many …