Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering

Published on Jan 1, 1970

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[https://youtu.be/6sfCoJPjQIw\](https://youtu.be/6sfCoJPjQIw "Play video "Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering"") Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering (https://youtu.be/6sfCoJPjQIw) [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/6sfCoJPjQIw) In this video, Dana Sherrell, VP of Engineering at Boulevard, shares some of her most important lessons about engineering management. This video is a must-watch if you’re thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. She covers many topics, including going from IC to a manager, transparency — constant communication with your team, setting clear expectations, building relationships, observing others, disagreeing and committing, and more. CHAPTERS -------- * [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=0s) Introduction * [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=28s) Your background and how you got into leadership? * [4:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=240s) What are some lessons you’ve learned in your engineering leadership career? * [11:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=686s) Setting clear expectations. * [12:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=746s) What would be your advice on how people could build these relationships? * [16:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=999s) What would be your advice for managers who are just starting out? * [21:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=1295s) How do you know if you’re being too transparent or communicating too early? * [22:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=1364s) Disagree and commit. * [23:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=1435s) Is there a personal habit or two that you feel has contributed to your success? * 25:37 Observing others * [28:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfCoJPjQIw&t=1681s) Where could people go if they wanted to connect with you or learn more about you afterward? RESOURCES --------- * [⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sherrell-0655176b/\](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sherrell-0655176b/) #engineering #leadership #management #womenintech

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