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On Becoming a VP of Engineering, Part 1: The Path to VP

Honeycomb

I was curious about moving up the engineering management ladder eventually, but I assumed a VP opportunity would be out of reach for a long time, if ever. I believe this is a super common and normal thing but have had at least one great coach insist that it is not, so I’m putting it on the list.

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AoAD2 Chapter 6: Invest in Change

James Shore

Provide training, coaching, and other ways for people to get help without feeling judged. Focus team-level managers on managing their work system rather than individuals and tasks. See the “Change Team Management Style” section.). Ensure each team has a coach who can help them learn to be an effective, jelled team.

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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

Investments needed for Focusing teams: Account for a 1-4 month productivity dip on each team. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Focusing practices. Ensure each team has access to stakeholders, or someone who represents stakeholders, for the purpose of determining product features and priorities.

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