This is a curated list of other resources for engineering managers. Hopefully, you can find them useful. Whenever I find another resource that is worth adding, I will update this list. Suggestions are always appreciated.
📣 Join Managers Club: A Collaborative Discord Community for Engineering Leaders 📣
Are you on the lookout for a collaborative, engaging community tailored specifically for your role? Look no further! Introducing the Managers Club Discord server dedicated to leadership in engineering. We’re…
Introducing ‘Effective One-on-Ones: A Handbook for Managers’ – The Ultimate Guide to Building Stronger Relationships with Your Team
I’m excited to announce that “Effective One-on-Ones: A Handbook for Managers” is now available for purchase! This comprehensive guide is perfect for managers looking to improve their team’s performance and build trust through effective one-on-one meetings.
Discussing the Importance of Manager One-on-One Meetings with Direct Reports on the Latest Software Engineering Radio Podcast
I had a great time speaking with Brijesh Ammanath on the latest episode of the Software Engineering Radio podcast about the importance of manager one-on-one meetings with direct reports. As…
New Release: The Software Engineering Manager Interview Guide, 2nd Edition
Announcing the release of the 2nd Edition of my book, “The Software Engineering Manager Interview Guide: Insider Strategies for Acing the Engineering Leadership Interviews.” This comprehensive guide will help you master the engineering leadership interview and land your dream role at a top-tier tech company. With over 150 real-life management and behavioral questions from tech companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Twitter, LinkedIn, Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and more, you’ll be well-equipped for your following interview.
New! How to Write an Engineering Manager Resume, Version 2
Attention, all engineering professionals! We are excited to announce the release of the second edition of “How to Write an Engineering Manager Resume,” the ultimate guide to crafting a resume…
9 Little-Known Lists Every Engineering Manager Needs to See In Order to Become a Better Leader
There’s a lot that goes into being a good engineering manager. From keeping your team on track to ensuring that projects are completed on time, and within budget, it’s a lot of work! But there are resources out there that can help. Many amazing resources (articles, conference talks, presentations, books, videos, podcasts, etc.) are collected in the following curated lists, many of which are not widely known. Every engineering manager, director, CTO, VP, etc., should check out these free resource collections. While these resources are aimed toward managers in tech, they are possibly helpful to any manager.
Don’t Know How to Improve Your Resume? This Free ebook has the Answers.
A strong engineering manager resume is one of the essential components in a successful job search. Having difficulties crafting or enhancing your resume or CV for a position as an engineering manager? Try this quick guide with helpful tips and things to remember to do!
Cracking the Engineering Manager Interview
Next week at DrivenCon, I’ll help you crack the Engineering Manager interview. I will live-stream a mock EM interview. Then I’ll explain why I asked certain questions and evaluate the…
Looking for Ways to Team Build Remotely? This list of Games to Play with Remote or Hybrid Teams Can Help.
This list aims to compile games and activities that can be easily played with remote or hybrid teams over Zoom calls without much setup required for team casual chats. Feel free to suggest in the comments if you find more! Credit for the initial version of this list goes to Beatrix Jones.
How to Define the Strategy and Vision for Engineering Teams
How do engineering leaders conceive and document their teams’ strategy and vision? How do they best communicate that strategy to their teams? The recording and transcript are here: https://www.lohika.com/strategy-vision-for-engineering-teams Next…
