Skills for new managers
Avoid the common mistakes with these essential lessons for first-time managers
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How to build trust as a new engineering manager
4 mins
11 Jan 2024
Article
How to build trust as a new engineering manager
![Jiovanni Rosario](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-04/Jiovanni Rosario.png)
Jiovanni
Rosario
17 Dec 2022
Conference session
Challenges in transforming a multicultural local-only company to a remote-first
![Felipe Furlan Da Silva](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-12/Felipe Furlan Da Silva.png)
Felipe
Furlan
17 Dec 2022
Conference session
Systemic leadership for software teams
![Fransico](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-07/Fransico _0.png)
Francisco
Trindade
17 Dec 2022
Conference session
Meeting your people where they are
![Amanda Sopkin](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-02/Amanda Sopkin.png)
Amanda
Sopkin
An introvert’s guide to engineering management
7 mins
10 May 2023
Article
An introvert’s guide to engineering management
![Tim Cigrand](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-05/Tim Cigrand.png)
Tim
Cigrand
How to better organize your time as a new engineering manager
5 mins
21 Apr 2023
Article
How to better organize your time as a new engineering manager
![Jakub Svoboda](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-04/Jakub Svoboda.png)
Jakub
Svoboda
How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
5 mins
11 Apr 2023
Article
How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
Getting your reports promoted
5 mins
16 Mar 2023
Article
Getting your reports promoted
![Yi Fei Wu](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-03/Yi Fei Wu.png)
Yi Fei
Wu
How I support my reports' mental health as a new manager
5 mins
19 Oct 2022
Article
How I support my reports' mental health as a new manager
![Matt CooperEngineering Manager, Spill](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-10/Matt Cooper.png)
Matt
Cooper
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager
5 mins
20 Oct 2022
Article
CONTENT SPONSORED by CHOCO
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager
![Bruno Show](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-10/Bruno Show.png)
Bruno
Show
How to harness the power of deadlines in engineering teams
8 mins
21 Sep 2022
Article
How to harness the power of deadlines in engineering teams
![Vaidehi Joshi](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-03/Vaidehi Joshi.png)
Vaidehi
Joshi
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager
7 mins
21 Sep 2022
Article
CONTENT SPONSORED by CASH APP
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager
![Milly Rowett](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-09/Milly Rowett.png)
Milly
Rowett
How to streamline your processes as an engineering manager
14 mins
15 Aug 2022
Article
How to streamline your processes as an engineering manager
![Sarah Drasner](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-09/Sarah Drasner Final.png)
Sarah
Drasner
Taking over an existing engineering team? Follow these three tips.
11 mins
21 Jun 2022
Article
Taking over an existing engineering team? Follow these three tips.
![Vaidehi Joshi](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-03/Vaidehi Joshi.png)
Vaidehi
Joshi
Six ways to become a better manager
12 mins
30 May 2022
Article
Six ways to become a better manager
![Addy Osmani](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-03/Addy Osmani.png)
Addy
Osmani
A manager’s guide to performance calibration
12 mins
17 May 2022
Article
A manager’s guide to performance calibration
![Alex Karp](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-05/Alex Karp.png)
Alex
Karp
Taking out the guesswork: How to set clear expectations as a manager
13 mins
26 Apr 2022
Article
Taking out the guesswork: How to set clear expectations as a manager
![Kat Kuhl](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-01/Kat Kuhl.png)
Kat
Kuhl
Should engineering managers write code?
7 mins
19 Apr 2022
Article
Should engineering managers write code?
![Kevin Stewart](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/KevinStewert400x400 (1).jpg)
Kevin
Stewart
Four mistakes I made as a new manager
12 mins
24 Feb 2022
Article
Four mistakes I made as a new manager
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AbdulFattah
Popoola
Grow your influence with the art of diplomacy
7 mins
09 Feb 2022
Article
Grow your influence with the art of diplomacy
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
27 Jan 2022
Video
DevOps for Dummies: Emily Freeman in conversation
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Emily
Freeman
![Suzan Bond](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-02/Suzan Bond.png)
Suzan
Bond
The eight flavors of engineering management
6 mins
23 Apr 2021
Article
The eight flavors of engineering management
![Yenny Cheung](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/yennycheung400x400 (1).jpg)
Yenny
Cheung
When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
10 mins
12 Mar 2021
Article
When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job
![Kevin Goldsmith](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-02/Kevin Goldsmith_0.png)
Kevin
Goldsmith
Common management failures in developing individual contributors
6 mins
24 Feb 2021
Article
Common management failures in developing individual contributors
![Camille Fournier](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-01/Camille Fournier.png)
Camille
Fournier
23 Jun 2016
Video
What I wish I knew as a first time Tech Lead
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
08 Jun 2017
Video
Managing everyday BAU as a tech lead
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
24 Apr 2018
Video
Avoiding common mistakes as a new engineering manager
![Michael Lopp](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-09/400x400 PINK Contributor treated images (1).png)
Michael
Lopp
Four areas of focus for successful technical leaders
5 mins
26 Jan 2021
Article
Four areas of focus for successful technical leaders
![Tanaka Mutakwa](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-01/Article contributors (2).png)
Tanaka
Mutakwa
How to uncover leadership opportunities
9 mins
30 Oct 2020
Article
How to uncover leadership opportunities
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager
9 mins
16 Oct 2020
Article
Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager
![Yenny Cheung](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/yennycheung400x400 (1).jpg)
Yenny
Cheung
01 Sep 2020
Video
Talking with Tech Leads: Pat Kua in conversation
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
![Suzan Bond](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-02/Suzan Bond.png)
Suzan
Bond
Learning to love meta productivity
7 mins
24 Aug 2020
Article
Learning to love meta productivity
![Nickolas Means](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/Template_ Speaker transparent background (26) (1).png)
Nickolas
Means
06 Dec 2019
Video
Skills for first-time Lead Developers
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
06 Dec 2019
Video
Applying software engineering practices to improve people management
![Nicky Thompson](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/Nicky_Thompson 400x400.png)
Nicky
Thompson
12 Jun 2019
Video
Exploring the different types of technical leadership
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
Finding the right distance as a manager
5 mins
17 Jan 2024
Article
Finding the right distance as a manager
![Nickolas Means](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/Template_ Speaker transparent background (26) (1).png)
Nickolas
Means
17 Dec 2022
Conference session
Mascot driven development: Building a high performing team through application ownership & identity
![Luis Vega](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-07/Luis Vega.png)
Luis
Vega
Introducing processes where none exist
6 mins
14 Jul 2023
Article
Introducing processes where none exist
![Jennifer Wong](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-10/Jennifer Wong _0.png)
Jennifer
Wong
The essential tools for software engineering managers
6 mins
17 Apr 2023
Article
The essential tools for software engineering managers
![Harry Guinness _0](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2023-03/Harry Guinness _0.png)
Harry
Guinness
Your 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager
5 mins
22 Nov 2022
Article
Your 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager
![Franziska Hinkelmann](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-11/Franziska Hinkelmann.png)
Franziska
Hinkelmann
Managing underperformance in engineering teams
5 mins
30 Sep 2022
Article
CONTENT SPONSORED by INTERCOM
Managing underperformance in engineering teams
![Alex Mooney](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-09/Alex Mooney.png)
Alex
Mooney
How to handle a reorganization as an engineering manager
8 mins
12 Sep 2022
Article
How to handle a reorganization as an engineering manager
![Camille Fournier](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-01/Camille Fournier.png)
Camille
Fournier
Everything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager
7 mins
14 Jun 2022
Article
Everything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager
![Robin Gupta](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-03/Robin Gupta _0.png)
Robin
Gupta
How to run a great retrospective
10 mins
17 May 2022
Article
How to run a great retrospective
![Nickolas Means](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/Template_ Speaker transparent background (26) (1).png)
Nickolas
Means
Advice for the reluctant new manager
9 mins
08 Mar 2022
Article
Advice for the reluctant new manager
![Camille Fournier](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-01/Camille Fournier.png)
Camille
Fournier
Five valuable lessons for a new tech lead
12mins
01 Feb 2022
Article
Five valuable lessons for a new tech lead
![James Samuel](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2022-03/James Smauel.png)
James
Samuel
Becoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
9 mins
16 Mar 2021
Article
Becoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
![José Caldeira](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/Template_ Speaker transparent background (54) (1).png)
José
Caldeira
11 Sep 2015
Video
Navigating the challenges of being a tech lead
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
27 Jun 2018
Video
Measuring your value as a tech lead
![Menno van Slooten](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2021-01/Menno van Slooten.png)
Menno
van Slooten
Three habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
6 mins
06 Jan 2021
Article
Three habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
01 Sep 2020
Video
Become an effective software engineering manager: James Stanier in conversation
![James Stanier (1)](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-01/James Stanier (1).png)
James
Stanier
![Suzan Bond](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2024-02/Suzan Bond.png)
Suzan
Bond
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
7 mins
14 Aug 2020
Article
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
![Pat Kua](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/PAT_KUA_400 (1).jpg)
Pat
Kua
08 Nov 2019
Video
How to scale yourself as a first-time engineering leader
![Poornima Vijayashanker](https://res.cloudinary.com/leaddev/image/upload/q_100,c_fill,g_auto:classic,e_sharpen,h_100,w_100/staging/sites/default/files/contributors/2020-08/21.png)
Poornima
Vijayashanker
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