You’ve just stepped into one of the most significant roles in the workforce because you have the most direct impact on employees -- the heart of every organization. Learn how…
by: Alison Robinson: 
Officevibe
Officevibe
Self Care
As managers it can be difficult to find people to bounce ideas off of. The additional burdens of the job can get overwhelming. And many of us want to keep our individual contributor skills sharp. This topic can help. 
New Managers: The Complete Guide | Officevibe
Engineering leadership and Minecraft: Surviving your first night
A few months ago, in my coaching conversations with engineering leaders at startups, I started tossing around this idea of an anchor and a vector for growth. People want some…
by: Jean Hsuon: 
Medium
Medium
Transitioning from Programming to Management
Management may sound boring for most developers, but as we go through our career it becomes clear that it's a key role for a company. A good ma...
by: João M. D. Mouraon: 
joaomdmoura.com
joaomdmoura.com
This 90-Day Plan Turns Engineers into Remarkable Managers
Twitter's former Director of Engineering shares the plan he uses to transform engineers into successful and happy managers.
on: 
firstround.com
firstround.com
Advice for Managing Up at Work from Great Leaders
Managing up is one of the biggest challenges you face at work. We've asked 3 great, veteran leaders for their best advice so you can be great at managing up…
by: Jason Evanishon: 
Get_Lighthouse
Get_Lighthouse
I Didn't Want to Be a Manager Anymore—and the World Didn't End
In 2017, I became an engineering manager at Gusto. One year and many learnings later, I left the role.
on: 
Gusto Engineering
Gusto Engineering
Letting Go
Many moons ago, in a galaxy very close by, I was promoted from Senior Engineer to Junior Manager. I reflect on this now as members of my team grow into…
by: Ajahne Santa Annaon: 
Hello Ajahne
Hello Ajahne
Engineering Management : Lessons learned in first year
It’s winter season and am getting close to a year of full-time engineering management. So, I’m listening to some jazz house music and reflecting on what I have learned. While…
by: swaroopon: 
Swaroop, The Dreamer
Swaroop, The Dreamer
The Engineer/Manager Pendulum
Lately I’ve been doing some career counseling for people off Twitter (long story). The central drama for many people goes something like this: “I’m a senior engineer, but I’m thin……
by: mipsytipsyon: 
charity.wtf
charity.wtf
How to fail as a new engineering manager – Noteworthy - The Journal Blog
In 8 easy steps
by: Brad Armstrongon: 
Noteworthy - The Journal Blog
Noteworthy - The Journal Blog
advice for a new manager.md
GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
by: 262588213843476on: 
Gist
Gist
Do you even code anymore? How to keep up your technical skills without annoying your team(s)
In a crowd of attendees at the O’Reilly Velocity conference this month, I asked a room of mostly managers how many of them had coded within the past week; within…
by: kathleencodeson: Kathleen Codes
Kathleen Codes
Josh Puckett on Twitter
“I'm turning 30, and have been working now for over a decade. I've been lucky to have managers and mentors more patient than I deserve. Here's what I learned from…
by: Josh Pucketton: 
Twitter
Twitter
Should You Become a Manager? – Member Feature Stories – Medium
As a leadership coach, I talk to people who are at a crossroads in their careers. Should they move into management or continue to pursue excellence in their craft? Here’s…
by: Cap Watkinson: 
Medium
Medium
Engineering Management Distilled: Transitioning from IC to Management
Introduction to engineering management, its challenges, and how to not crash through the transition.
by: Chris Chiuon: 
Medium
Medium
6 Ways to Weave Self-Care into Your Workday
It’s good for you and your company.
on: 
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
How you can empower your team with self-care planning
Head of Operations, People and Culture at the Black Dog Institute, Marian Spencer, delves into self-care and how managers can support their staff on a path that is right for…
on: 
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Manage Your Boss | 8 Ways to "Manage Up"
Managing those we work with can at times be hard enough, but how do you manage your boss? Here we suggest 8 ways to 'manage up'
by: philon: 
The Happy Manager
The Happy Manager
What Everyone Should Know About Managing Up
Different strategies for different bosses.
on: Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Dealing with Stress & Creativity as a Manager: The Crazy Wisdom Podcast
The Crazy Wisdom Podcast examines the impact of stress and creativity on managers when Jason Evanish, CEO of Get Lighthouse, was a guest. Learn the takeaways and lessons here. …
by: Jason Evanishon: Get_Lighthouse
Get_Lighthouse
Does Having a Bad Boss Make You More Likely to Be One Yourself?
People with strong morals are less likely to adopt their supervisor’s toxic behavior.
on: Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
What does success look like as a manager?
I was asked a seemingly simple question recently: What does success look like as a manager? On the surface there are as many answers as there are managers. Success is…
by: Mark Mzykon: 
Programmer's Paradox
Programmer's Paradox
Camille Fournier on Scaling, Structure, and Growing as an Engineering Manager
The expectations of managers will change as the company grows. Here's Camille Fournier on how to scale yourself while growing a team.
by: adminon: 
Gitprime
Gitprime
Questions for my new boss
A lot of questions come with any new boss, here are some I ask, specific to leading Design teams.
by: Alex Joneson: 
UX Planet
UX Planet
Engineering Management Philosophies and Why They Matter Even if You Are Not a Manager
Let’s define what the role of an Engineering Manager is and how management philosophies guide an individual to fill that role.
by: Annie Zhouon: Medium
Medium
How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Reactive Management by @Get_Lighthouse
It's easy to be a busy manager that falls into the habit of Reactive Management. Use the tips & tools in this post to break the cycle of reactive management…
by: Jason Evanishon: 
Get_Lighthouse
Get_Lighthouse
Manager Energy Drain
One of the most frequent questions I hear as I coach managers is, “How do I handle how tired I am as a manager?”
on: 
larahogan.me
larahogan.me
As a leader, your job should change every six months even if you stay put
Leadership roles evolve, especially through periods of transition.
by: Cate Hustonon: 
Quartz at Work
Quartz at Work
How Introverted Leaders Can Thrive in Tech
Learn your triggers, embrace silence, take time to reflect, and make the most of social media
by: Mia Blumeon: 
Medium
Medium
Marco Rogers on Twitter
“This is complicated. It can be very difficult to make management into a sustainable role when you're trying to be the kind of empathetic and thoughtful manager that people deserve.…
by: Marco Rogerson: Twitter
Twitter
Getting Real About Managing Up
Kellan Elliott-McCrea talks about what to do when "put your head down and do your work" isn't getting the results we want.
on: 
InfoQ
InfoQ
The Mindset Shift: How to become a good new manager - Know Your Team | Blog
No matter how many leadership books you've read or conversations you've had with mentors – the transition to becoming a manager is precarious.
by: Claire Lewon: 
Know Your Team | Blog
Know Your Team | BlogWhat does tech leadership really mean?
Leadership is an important role to have in a business or community, it’s what determines the course of action, sets the standard and holds…
by: Mandy Michaelon: 
Medium
MediumIntroducing: New Manager Care Packages
Wishing you could congratulate the new manager in your life while also giving them some more support in their new role? Meet my New Manager Care Package.
on: larahogan.me
larahogan.meHow Do Managers* Get Stuck?
*The following may also apply to senior Individual Contributors
by: Camille Fournieron: Medium
Medium
A Manager’s Bill of Responsibilities (and Rights)
Over a year and a half ago, I wrote up a post about the rights and responsibilities due any engineer at Honeycomb. At the time we were in the middle…
by: mipsytipsyon: charity.wtf
charity.wtfTopics
interview questions, scenarios, tests, processes...
A necessary evil. Posts on using meetings effectively.
Building diverse teams, and being an ally for underrepresented groups.
Small nuggets of wisdom and advice.
Heavy is the crown. Posts on ensuring the job doesn't overwhelm you.
Building your team's culture, and setting values and expectations.
Developing candidate pipelines, writing job descriptions that don't suck...
Exit interviews, layoffs, *gulp* firing someone...
When you're starting from scratch, and just need something you can adapt for your situation.
1:1 meeting advice, career ladders, promoting from within, feedback & praise...
Great resources for when you have more time (as if any of us ever do).
Openly-licensed materials you can adapt as you see fit.
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