Reference article we discussed: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/subtle-art-selective-micromanagement-thiago-ghisi

Article we discussed: https://yosefk.com/blog/people-can-read-their-managers-mind.html

Recap & Discussion of the controversy ignited by the McKinsey article "Yes, You Can Measure Software Developer Productivity."

In the last episode of season 2 of the show, we share how we met and our learnings working on Side Projects and how they have helped us: (i) to grow on our careers, (ii) to make some money online/on the side & (iii) have more optionality in general. Find the remaining episodes of season 2 at https://engineeringadvice.substack.com/ --- We delved dee…

The cost of this conflict? Potentially demotivated teams and a maze of missed opportunities. Dive into the debate surrounding team composition: Should they harbor generalist engineers ready to tackle anything or specialists who master their domain? While some argue the merits of starting with jack-of-all-trades engineers, especially for nascent org…

We delve deep into the art of management from all angles. We explore myriad scenarios related to peers, managers, and stakeholders. From unpacking the complexities that arise when someone takes an issue about your work performance to a manager without confronting you first to the importance of trust, transparency, and direct communication in such s…

In this episode, we navigate the multifaceted realm of transitioning into the role of a manager of managers, chronicling diverse personal experiences and insights. The journey unfolds with cautionary tales about the risks of being perpetually thrust into this role without enough authority, alongside accounts of organic growth through handling multi…

In this episode, we dig into the often-overlooked world of product management, its partnership with engineering, overuse of AB testing, and the secret sauce for an effective product trio.We are joined by David Pereira, product leader with over a decade of experience & prolific writer on the subject, where he provided valuable insights into product …

In this episode, we delve into the challenging and often daunting journey of transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) to an engineering manager. We share personal stories and experiences about how they navigated this path. From unexpected leadership roles to intentional career planning, we learn about the varied routes that led us to manag…

Hello Hello everyone. Welcome back to season two, episode four. We have Louie, Vic, Mitra, Thiago, and myself Keyur back to record another episode. Today we are going to discuss: does your job title really matter? There's a lot of layoffs still going on in the industry, and this is a question that commonly comes up.…

In this packed episode, we delve into the world of engineering team productivity and explore the top metrics that truly make a difference.

Is it a necessity to maintain a hands-on approach with code or is it an overreach into the developer's territory? We delve into the roles and intricacies of an Engineering Manager, a Technical Project Manager, a Tech Lead, and a Staff Engineer, and how they all fit into the larger picture of a tech organization. We delve into the why's and why not'…

Season 2 is finally here! In this episode, we talk about the topic on everyone’s mind — layoffs. The tech industry has seen massive layoffs at small start-ups to FAANG. There’s no such thing as job security anymore. So how should you prepare for a potential layoff at your company? What are the warning signals to look out for? What do you do if you’…

When negotiating your best Tech Offer. What should you consider beyond the money money money? Links: Weighted Decision Matrix: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_03.htm The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Organization-Psychologica…

Article about Louie's Career Trajectory by Gergely Orosz on PragmaticEngineer.com: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/from-engineer-to-director?s=r

Shownotes: Zain's FAANG Interview Course: https://zainrizvi.gumroad.com/l/insider-advice-on-how-you-can-pass-faang-interviews/ea Zain on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZainRzv

Promotion level 1 to level 2 Projects impact should you go deep or should you go for breadth scope of influence? What is a promotion packet How do you become visible internally without hogging all the oxygen? Opportunity is unevenly distributedHeadquarters vs distributed office Company culture biased towards delivery or operations Finding your spon…

Topics: Avoiding Burnout Effective Remote Leadership Effective Remote Work Effective Remote Meetings What does it mean to be Async-First & People-First? Remote-First vs. Remote-Friendly People-First vs. Business-First Recovering from Burnout Shownotes: Marissas's Course - Avoiding Burnout from Remote Work: https://marissagoldberg.gumroad.com/l/avoi…

Topics: - Teams hiring juniors - How important is it to hire juniors? - How do junior engineers get experience - What should ideal team look like - How do evaluate the company for you? - Expectations as a junior engineer - Contributions first 90 - How to onboard junior vs senior - Is Bootcamp a valid path? Shownotes: https://www.crunchbase.com/ htt…

Topics: When to promote from within? Why? Who is the best kind of engineer that will most succeed as a manager? The generalist or the specialist? The backend-heavy or the frontend-heavy? Do they need to be at a certain level? Do they need to be Senior to transition into management? How technical should it be? How to convince engineers that have the…

Topics: Managing poor performance PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) Firing - Letting go. Layoffs Show Notes: The five keys to a successful Google team (Psychological safety): https://rework.withgoogle.com/blog/five-keys-to-a-successful-google-team/ Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies: https://www.amazon…

The Great Resignation gained steam again in November, as a record number of 4.53 million Americans quit their jobs. Topics: Changing Jobs The reasons why people change jobs: The right reasons & The wrong reasons Do most people leave their company or leave their manager? Mental health/burnout - is this a trigger? Is the grass greener on the other si…

The one about the famous one-on-one meetings. What is the purpose of 1:1 meetings? How often should you have 1:1s? Whose responsibility are they? What should their frequency be? Some advice for new managers? What if the person isn’t engaging or contributing? Some common pitfalls to avoid Should you come to them with an agenda? Transcript:…

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