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Make it count; A no-nonsense guide to engineering metrics for the busy leader
Gain practical insights on engineering metrics that help busy leaders prioritize effectively, address delivery challenges, and measure team performance to maximize impact and productivity.
Editor’s picks
A tech lead’s guide to effective communication
Tips for improving your communication skills as a tech lead
How to communicate effectively as an IC
How can ICs communicate the same piece of information effectively to different audiences?
November 5, 2025
A unique one-day event for Heads, Directors, VPs and CTOs exploring core leadership challenges.
Essential reading
Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills
Mastering the art of writing as an engineering leader
On our Communication playlist
Influential storytelling
Brianna McCullough talks about how to structure compelling stories that lead to alignment, buy-in and most importantly belief from our stakeholders, partners, and more importantly our teams.
How to complain positively
Josh Goldberg, a serial complainer with a catchy smile, will walk you through the steps he takes to make sure his complaining is heard and felt without causing pain.
How to communicate effectively as an IC
How can ICs communicate the same piece of information effectively to different audiences?
Communicating change: leading through the change curve
How to tailor your communications based on how your employees are experiencing and reacting to the change.
Help your engineering, product and security teams get on the same page
How can teams find alignment among competing priorities?
That’s a wrap Berlin!
Catch-up on all the Lead Berlin 2024 talks with a digital pass.
More about Communication
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What to do when everyone’s sick of meetings
The rise of remote work has created meetings, lots more meetings, and engineers are getting fed up.
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Use 1:1s to develop engineering managers reporting to you
As a manager of managers, these meetings are vital for getting the most from your reports.
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How to give feedback without killing morale
Instilling a culture of free-flowing feedback between team members is difficult but not impossible.
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Preparing your team for a tense election season
And should we even talk about politics at work in the first place?
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How to handle difficult conversations as a leader
Difficult conversations are never anyone’s favorite pastime. For many, it can be an anxiety-inducing trip…but it doesn’t have to be.
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How can I rebuild a struggling team’s confidence and trust?
When there’s friction in the team you’re managing, morale, performance, and trust all take a hit. How can you rectify the situation?
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Getting good at delivering bad news
Good conflict resolution is a hard skill to find. If you’re finding yourself stuck on how to deliver bad news, we’ve got the scoop.
Top Communication videos
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Exhausted but not burned out: A manager’s story of how to get the team through a tough project
Discover strategies for leading high-stress projects without burnout. Learn how prioritising team well-being, resilience, and self-compassion fosters sustainable success even under intense pressure.
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Breaking barriers: Embracing neurodiversity in tech
Discover the importance of neurodiversity in tech, with actionable strategies to foster inclusivity and empower colleagues with hidden disabilities for a more supportive workplace.
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Feedback for intercultural teams – Where is the map?
Explore techniques for delivering culturally sensitive feedback, with practical tips to improve communication, foster growth, and boost performance in today’s diverse, intercultural team environments.
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How to talk to everyone: Connecting with your reporting chain
Explore effective ways to build trust and rapport in distributed teams, using strategies to maintain connection and support across organizational layers and remote setups.
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Backwards compatible – Lessons from a quarter century in software
Explore career lessons from a 25-year journey in software development. Learn about growth, leadership, and the power of kindness to shape lasting impact in engineering.
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Cultivating great teams: Managing out with kindness
Learn a humane approach to managing underperforming team members, with strategies for setting expectations, providing direct feedback, fostering growth, and handling tough conversations with compassion.
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Nail the pitch and stick the landing: How to propose & deliver major technical projects
Learn how to pitch refactor projects effectively. Ei-Nyung shares successful strategies from leading a major infrastructure re-architecture, cutting development time by 65%.
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Effective delegation without authority
In my talk, I will explore this common challenge and share some of the tips I find useful in my day-to-day to help influence and inspire fellow engineers to get stuff done together.