Getting the best for your team by effectively managing upwards
Learn how to develop the best possible relationship with your manager to ensure success and visibility for you and your team.
5 minsTech layoffs are making things worse for women in leadership
5 mins6 managing up techniques for senior ICs
8 minsFinding the right distance as a manager
5 minsHow to build trust as a new engineering manager
4 minsWhat engineering managers need to know for 2024
10 minsHow to lead senior engineers as a new manager
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4 free engineering slides that win over boardrooms
4 minsHow engineering leaders can write better proposals
7 minsHow to communicate a decision you disagree with
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
The 4 steps to leading through a downturn
5 minsHow to determine if a company is right for you
7 minsWhy being laid off can help you be a better manager
4 minsThe unexpected learnings of a first-time tech lead
8 minsHow tech leads can manage projects effectively
7 mins3 ways to use generative AI for engineering management
7 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: October 2023
2 minsThe reality of being a VP of Engineering
8 minsProfessional growth based on personal passions
7 minsKnowing when it's time to leave your job
5 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: September 2023
2 minsStrategies for managing being overwhelmed
7 mins3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role
7 minsWhat is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team
8 minsThe reality of being an engineering fellow
5 minsGoing from staff engineer to engineering manager
9 minsAnswering some common engineering leadership questions
9 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: July 2023
2 minsWhat is a staff engineering manager and how can you become one?
7 minsSetting boundaries when you’re overworked
6 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: June 2023
2 minsAn introvert’s guide to engineering management
7 minsLeading as the most experienced engineer in the room
7 minsBreaking down different software tester roles
8 minsHow to better organize your time as a new engineering manager
5 minsHow to make performance reviews more productive
6 minsWhat is a software architect? Someone with an eye on the big picture
7 minsThe career progression of a software tester
8 minsHow to return to work after parental leave
9 minsBeing a highly sensitive engineering leader during uncertain times
8 minsLessons learned from managing managers
3 minsThree skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader
7 minsValues: The runbook for leadership
6 minsExercising foresight as an engineering leader
5 minsGoal planning for the new year and beyond
6 minsLearning to enjoy the career progression journey
6 minsHow to be an ethical engineering leader
8 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: January 2023
2 minsWhat makes an effective software engineer?
9 minsYour 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager
5 minsThe three steps to take after you’ve been laid off
6 minsHow to survive the tech layoffs storm
6 minsWhat US engineering managers can expect to earn in 2023
2 minsWhat UK engineering managers can expect to earn in 2022
2 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: November 2022
2 minsHow to find and become a great engineering mentor
10 minsWhy impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders
4 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CASH APP
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager
7 minsHow becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer
6 minsThe leader’s journal: Become an inspiring leader in ten minutes a day
7 minsWhat is a Vice President of Engineering?
11 minsIs a project management career right for you?
11 minsThree ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader
9 minsThree proven strategies for presenting to busy people (like your boss!)
10 minsA tech lead’s guide to effective communication
11 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: August 2022
5 minsWhy your path to engineering management doesn’t have to be traditional
12 minsThe secret to getting to the Staff+ level? Leverage.
15 minsHow to get helpful, actionable feedback from your colleagues
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
Eight things you need to know when moving from a startup to an established tech company
12 minsFive must-reads for Staff+ engineers
5 minsWhy you should be a mentor (yes, even you!)
6 minsHow to lead when you’re going through a personal crisis
8 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Four things you need to know from 'Setting yourself up for success as a remote candidate'
4 minsHow to grow your impact beyond your team
8 minsGetting credit for invisible work at the Staff+ level
10 minsTo code or not to code: What's the right balance for Staff+ engineers?
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to maximize your job offer as a remote engineer
13 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How coaching can help you become a better leader
10 minsWant to become a mentee? Follow these five steps.
6 minsSeven must-reads for women in tech
4 minsGrow your influence with the art of diplomacy
7 minsHow to set healthy boundaries with your work
7 minsSecrets to securing speaking engagements
5 minsWriting matters: How to improve your written communication skills
7 minsDelegation 202: Finding the right people and setting them up for success
9 minsHow to nail your next salary negotiation
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The art of interviewing your future company
19 minsTransferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track
12 minsHow to level up as a programmer
20 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to negotiate a salary offer
8 minsHow to expand your scope as a Staff+ engineer
24 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by PEPSICO
Why being a mentor benefits you too
14 minsCareer development for engineering managers
9 minsDon’t stall your burnout recovery
8 minsDealing with FOMO as an engineering leader
5 minsWhat linguistics can teach us about building software with distributed teams
10 minsBecoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
9 minsWhen, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
10 minsHow to avoid the growing pains of communicating at scale
9 minsWhat blocks you from listening?
6 minsCommon management failures in developing individual contributors
6 minsYou're not just a manager, you're also a boss
18 minsFour areas of focus for successful technical leaders
5 minsHow to become involved in your technical community
4 minsThree habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
6 minsMentor, coach, sponsor: a guide to developing engineers
10 mins'It’s been a tough week': managing mental health in the workplace
7 minsTaking a thoughtful approach to the job search process
9 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Bootstrapping a culture of learning in five minutes a day
6 minsHow to uncover leadership opportunities
9 minsFrom open source to ethical source
CONTENT SPONSORED by WORK & CO
Learnings from Realizing Empathy and how to apply them as an engineer
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
On being Latinx and an Engineering Leader in the United States
5 minsTaking charge of your career growth
7 minsHow to be a sponsor when you're a developer
6 minsHow 2020 has shaped you as an engineering leader
3 minsLearning to love meta productivity
7 minsFour steps to identifying your new role
4 minsThe myths and traps of "managing up"
9 minsReasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
7 minsNavigating friction in your engineering team
29 minsExploring the different types of technical leadership
31 minsHow to scale yourself as a first-time engineering leader
22 minsFrom individual contributor to manager, and back again
6 minsAn engineer’s self-review guide
10 minsHow to manage mental health in the tech industry
10 mins3 scenarios when you should ask for help
5 minsHow to be the best servant leader for your team
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by APOLLO
Adapting your leadership for a downturn
5 minsBolstering your toolbox as an engineering manager
6 minsAsk Mathias: How do I delegate my work when I don’t have enough time?
5 minsBecoming a force multiplier by influencing without seniority
8 minsTech is changing, engineering management is not
2 minsWhat do we mean by Staff+?
10 minsA leader’s guide to effective time management
8 minsFostering a skip-level manager relationship
4 minsMaximizing your impact when moving into a leadership role
6 minsUsing leave to cultivate autonomy in your team
5 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by SHOPIFY
9 ways to build technical depth, fast
6 minsCan platform engineering help you do more with less?
9 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023
3 minsA diverse career can help you be a better leader
10 minsHow leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
5 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: April 2023
3 minsBecoming a more self-directing Staff+ individual contributor
10 minsWant to stay technical as a manager? Stay curious
6 minsThree ways to develop contextual awareness as a leader
4 minsDemystifying managing managers
6 minsYou’re not lacking passion, you’re lacking energy
7 minsWhat is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
11 minsFour ways to protect yourself from burnout
5 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CHOCO
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager
5 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: October 2022
3 minsThe surprisingly high cost of multitasking (and how to avoid it)
6 minsLeadDev editor’s picks: September 2022
5 minsA CTO’s guide to code-switching: How to tailor your messages to your audience
10 minsEngineering manager or individual contributor: Which path is right for you?
7 minsHow to navigate organizational changes
10 minsEverything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager
7 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by CODE CLIMATE
How to manage up in your team: Six steps for success
8 minsHow to gather helpful insight from your peers
9 minsBuilding bridges with difficult co-workers
13 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to stand out behind the screen: A guide for remote candidates
11 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
What top companies are looking for in a great remote technical interview
10 minsChanging jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success
8 minsFive valuable lessons for a new tech lead
12minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Learnings from 'Navigating the engineering job market'
5 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by JUST EAT TAKEAWAY
Finding the right engineering role for you
10 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HASHICORP
Reimagining servant leadership
11 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Digging into the details of your next engineering role
12 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The Great Resignation: How to leverage this moment in your job search
8 minsLeading engineers when you aren't one yourself
6 minsThe night the lights went out in Texas
10 minsEmpathy: the key to effective verbal communication
7 minsCreating an early career plan that grows as you do
4 minsDon't let miscommunications derail your projects
5 minsHow to write communication guidelines – and live by them
8 minsThe invisible song of engineering leadership
4 minsNavigating conflict between management styles
6 minsCONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET