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Engineering Manager’s Journal

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The 5 Hats Of An Engineering Manager

Because you won’t be doing just one thing in the role.

Dec 6, 2024

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Dec 6, 2024

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What You’ll Actually Do As An Engineering Manager

You have many roles. Some won’t make sense now, but they will.

Aug 12, 2024

What You’ll Actually Do As An Engineering Manager

Aug 12, 2024

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The Only Technical Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager

While the EM role mostly requires people skills, it also requires several key technical ones.

Oct 9, 2024

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Oct 9, 2024

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The Thriving In Engineering Digest

A Curated Week

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How To Navigate Your First Month As An Engineering Manager

Lay foundations before you build anything.

3d ago

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An Engineering Manager’s Guide To API Reference Documentation

Make it make sense.

5d ago

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Working With Dominant And Influential Managers As An Introverted One

Because leaders come in all personality types.

May 16

Working With Dominant And Influential Managers As An Introverted One

May 16

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How To Start Strong In Your First Week As An Engineering Manager

Set yourself up for success.

May 14

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May 14

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How To Stay Grounded When Work Isn’t Working

Because sometimes the only way out is through.

May 12

How To Stay Grounded When Work Isn’t Working

May 12

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Why Product Designers Shouldn’t Come After Code

It’s more than just the finishing touches.

May 9

Why Product Designers Shouldn’t Come After Code

May 9

Engineering Manager’s Journal

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Passionate about remote work, building processes, workflows, tech teams and products. Love exploring the rocky coast of Portugal with my dog Misha.

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