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An Engineering Manager’s Bill of Rights (and Responsibilities)

Honeycomb

There was fresh momentum around the idea that engineering ICs should be able to progress up a dedicated technical career ladder—one that didn’t top out where management levels began, or push ICs on an up-or-out path into management. These constraints incentivized managers to think hard about how to retain and grow their best senior engineers.

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AoAD2 Chapter 3: How to Be Agile

James Shore

Start with an influential manager you trust and recruit them as an ally. Construct a team room for each team. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Focusing practices. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Delivering practices. Ensure each team includes a coach who can teach Optimizing practices.

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Investing in Career Growth & Team Development – Advice From 3 Engineering Leaders

Gitprime

With an eye on the long-term health of our teams, our engineers, and our companies, that latter responsibility is at least as critical as the products we deliver. Our panelists offered their insights into how to mark the continuous journey of a software engineer between the big promotions. We didn’t have anything defined,” he says.