From setting top level OKRs right down to drawing up budgets and forecasted costs, the annual planning process can seem like a skill all on its own. And, while this typically isn’t an engineering leader’s favorite job, it’s a really important one – how effective you are at setting big-picture goals and planning for them can mean the difference between a stretched and dissatisfied team, and one that’s happy, in control and high-performing.

In this deep dive, both new and experienced managers will share their approaches to planning ahead, starting with deciding which business goals to focus on, creating realistic budgets, assessing headcount and allocating resources. We will be diving into how you can figure out what your teams need to succeed and how to communicate these plans effectively to peers and managers to get what you need.