We’re back with episode 80!

@yaronperlman talks about DevStreams - a new, nature-inspired software delivery paradigm he recently wrote a book about.

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Get inspiration from nature

Software delivery is about delivering a flow of value and energy in the most efficient way possible - streams and rivers are structured in a very similar way in nature. Following these structures and processes can lead to great results.

Episode 75 is out!

@hhariri gives advice on how to deal with information overload within a company.

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#EngineeringManagement #information #communication Here are a few takeaways:

1. Categorize information

Don't push everything on employees. Learn what needs to be communicated proactively, and what information they should be allowed to pull for themselves. This helps you avoid information overload.

Episode 74 is out!

@rodchile shares valuable advice on creating efficient and engaging processes for your teams.

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#EngineeringManagement #processes Here are a few takeaways:

1. Focus on the bigger picture

Understand the business goals and the aims of your teams before introducing a new process. If you're not sure how a process would help them, take a step back, and identify what the root of the problem is first.

Episode 73 is out!

@jstanier gives valuable advice on how to manage your energy, not your time.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership Here are a few takeaways:

1. Optimize for output

Set realistic goals for yourself at the beginning of each week. Instead of trying to make every second productive, focus on the output you want to achieve, and leave enough breaks and prep time between your activities.

Episode 72 is out now!
Steven Lopez, VPE at @deem discusses choosing the right tech stack for your business, especially when going through a digital transformation.

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#EngineeringManagement Here are the main aspects you need to consider in a digital transformation:

1. People
Always start with people. The key to digital transformation is getting your people to work with the technology. If you lack the people who can work with your tech stack, you can’t move forward.

Episode 71 is finally out!

@AlvaroRMoya talks about building and leading high-performance tech teams.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership #HighPerformance Here are a few takeaways:

1. Know your metrics

If you want to measure high performance, don't focus exclusively on the delivery. Make sure employee satisfaction is high, and your team understands the business goals, so they know how to plan their tasks effectively.

Episode 70 is finally out!

@deacix shares valuable advice on how to start a DAO, and talks about creating 1inch Network.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership #DAO 1. Keep it safe

Don't release code without auditing it. A lot of hacks can happen if you put code into production without doing a proper audit first. Avoid this mistake, and prioritize security - before the latest release, 1inch had 10 audits to ensure safety.

Ep 5 of the Level-up Engineering Stories is out!

@iolloyd shares how Blockdaemon builds successful teams and products within the blockchain space.

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#EngineeringManagement Here are a few takeaways:

1. Hire for success

The secret of building well-aligned teams is establishing the right hiring strategy. Technical knowledge is important, but focus on finding culturally aligned people who are deeply interested in their field.

Ep 69 is out!

Somer Esat shares advice on coaching engineers on their career path as an engineering manager.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership #careerdevelopment Here are a few takeaways:

1. Manage information wisely

As an EM, you talk to ICs, leads and the technical director regularly. Make sure you share helpful information with them while also creating a reporting structure where people can talk about their problems confidentially.

Ep 68 is out!

@beznahej talks about implementing an OKR performance management system to set&track goals in a meaningful way.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership #OKRs Here are a few takeaways:

1. Focus on the bigger picture

When engineers work on a piece of code, they don't see how it contributes to North Star goals. OKRs help them see the bigger picture, so they'll value their own contribution more.

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@ritendra from @fb_engineering gives advice on improving cross-functional collaboration in software engineering.

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#EngineeringManagement #leadership Here are a few takeaways:

1. Don't overemphasize roles

Cross-functional collaboration works best if you hire well-rounded people who can think outside of their assigned roles. Product managers may have engineering ideas, just like engineers can come up with great product ideas.

Ep 66 is out!

@tylerhartley talks about the philosophies, habits and challenges of building truly agile organizations.

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#EngineeringManagement #agile #leadership Here are a few takeaways:

1. Become an entirely agile organization

Do not limit agile to engineering. When your entire organization adapts to the agile philosophies, you can react to changes easier and faster.

Ep 65 is out!

@SteveTauber talks about productive IT audit sessions from preparation through execution to follow-up actions.

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#EngineeringManagement #audit #leadership Here are a few takeaways:

1. Provide psychological safety

The number one trait of high-performance teams is psychological safety. If you can establish that within your company, it's easier for everyone to work together and build a high quality engineering product.

Ep 62 is out now!

We talk to @Davidmeirsiegel, CEO @Meetup about motivating and retaining talent during the Great Resignation.

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#EngineeringManagement #EmployeeRetention Here are a few key takeaways from the interview:

1. Build a community

The biggest takeaway from the pandemic is that people stick around at a company for the community. Your best bet to improve retention is to work on building a community.

Do we need ethics in software engineering? If so, what would it look like?

This is what we discuss with @unclebobmartin in the latest episode.

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#SoftwareEthics Key takeaways from the interview:

1. Software is essential

Everything we do goes through software. Lives constantly depend on software and by extension, engineers. This is plenty of reason to start thinking about a universal set of ethics and quality standards.

How to improve decision making across your company?

Get inspired from the story of restructuring @Foursquare by Ankit Patel from finding the issues to getting everyone onboard.

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#EngineeringManagement Here are some key takeaways:

1. Prioritize the customer

You’d think this goes without saying, but teams and companies often fall into the mindset of adjusting the work to their own preferences over the customer’s. Always keep your customer in mind.

Looking to put customer obsession into action? We bring you a case study from @minarets, VPE at @Mailchimp about doing just that via an engineering event.

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#EngineeringManagement #CustomerObsessed Here are some key takeaways:

1. Customer obsession

Amazon made this a well-known company value. The idea is simple: prioritize the customer’s needs and experience, then work your way backwards through the product and the teams, all the way to yourself.

How to navigate the transition of becoming a director? @mseavers from Epic Games shares his experience in our latest episode!

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#EngineeringManagement Here are some takeaways:

1. High failure rate

A director's job is very different from a frontline manager. Many fail the transition, and it can take years to master the role even for those who succeed. Prepare by learning about the expectations and count on a bumpy journey.

Let's start the New Year with a new episode:

Tips to prepare your team for rapid growth from @josephgefroh, Eng Director, @healthsherpas.

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#EngineeringManagement #HyperGrowth Here’s a taste of Joseph’s priority list about standardizing processes:

1. Deployment process

Make sure that your deployment is repeatable and consistent regardless of which developer is doing it. Document it first, and when it’s done, you can automate it in large parts.

Do virtual offsites work? Definitely.

How do you make them work? That’s tricky.

So we bring you tips and stories from @allie_p at @GitHubEng.

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#EngineeringManagement Here are some key takeaways:

1. You can set the same goals virtually

A virtual offsite event can fulfill the same function as its in-person counterpart. You can do team building, unpack your values, align your team or hold a game day. It works.

Here’s a new the Stories spinoff episode with @joseroca, VP of Product and Engineering at @prezi about handling the dual leadership role and more.

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🧵👇 1. It’s all about balanced attention

In a dual leadership role, give equal attention to both your teams. Neglecting to put out fires on one team can be just as harmful, as paying too close attention to the other, and not giving your team room to grow.