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Is “agent-shoring” the end of software offshoring?
The days of offshoring software development could be numbered
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5 uncomfortable predictions for engineering leaders in 2026
Home truths, not pie-in-the-sky predictions.
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The performative trap of public recognition
Ensuring your team members receive proper acknowledgement for their work extends beyond shallow praise.
Editor’s picks
What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
This fulfilling role takes you a step beyond a lead engineer. Find out how to best showcase your skills to land it.
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
Rands, Nicole Forsgren,
& Matej Pfajfar confirmed
Essential reading
On our Engineering Manager playlist
The Manager’s Path: Camille Fournier in conversation
A guide for tech leaders navigating growth and change.
Things I got wrong when preparing for my first Engineering Manager role
Ferit Topcu shares his own experiences in this transition, the errors I made, and how I overcame them.
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
On-call revolution: Building a culture of ownership and collaboration
Discover how innovative on-call rotations empower developers, foster team collaboration, and reduce complexity, creating a cohesive, ownership-driven culture that enhances service quality.
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.
The festival for modern engineering leadership
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
More for Engineering managers
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How to navigate unexpected role changes
At one point or another, you may have to face an unexpected role change. It might not be what you want, but there are ways to make it work.
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Learning to trust generative AI
Love it or loathe it, engineering leaders have to learn to live with generative AI, but can you ever really trust the model?
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Keep calm and code on in the face of bugs
Bugs making their way into the system may feel like a sting to a developer. But, letting go of defensiveness can bring many advantages!
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Understanding the ‘Cambrian explosion of generative AI tools’
And other themes from the latest Thoughtworks’ Technology Radar
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The quickly evolving role of QA
In fast-paced software development environments, the way you think about quality assurance needs to change.
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In partnership with Statsig
Unlock your engineering velocity with data
Breaking down the three phases of data maturity and how they help move your product forward.
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Performance season made easy with this proven strategy
Performance review seasons are tense times for managers and reports alike. Here’s a system to smooth the process over.
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DEI is under threat, can you fight back?
Corporate DEI initiatives may be on life support, but there are steps progressive leaders can take to keep them on track and improve the health of their organizations.
Videos for Engineering managers
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Finding the spark: Unlocking growth potential on your team
Learn a practical framework to spot different growth needs on your team and support each person’s development effectively.
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Tech lead to manager – a blueprint for successful transition
Navigate the shift from tech lead to manager with a clear roadmap, practical tools, and strategies for early success.
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Predictable is better than fast
Explore how prioritizing predictability over speed leads to more sustainable progress, stronger teams, and faster outcomes in the long run.
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Pay your (conflict) debts on time
Learn how unresolved conflict quietly erodes teams and how to tackle it early with clear and constructive leadership practices.
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Building ethical AI: Transparency, bias mitigation, and trust
Explore how to build trustworthy, human-centered AI by prioritizing transparency and effectively mitigating bias, discrimination, and ethical risks.
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In partnership with WarpFrom Prompt to Production: Making AI Work in Your Development Flow
Discover how to move beyond prompt experiments and design AI-first workflows that boost developer productivity and collaboration.
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From hallucinations to hard truths: Real lessons in production AI
Learn crucial lessons from a year of scaling AI in FinTech: what broke, what burned, and what we’d do differently.
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All of this has happened before
A mother-daughter conversation revealing how past tech trends mirror today’s AI hype and what we can learn.
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Tackling tech debt
A seasoned CTO shares strategies and lessons on identifying, communicating, and effectively tackling tech debt across diverse companies.
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Leading without committing: Managing teams outside your tech stack
Learn how to lead engineering teams outside your expertise by building trust, enabling growth, and empowering without micromanaging.
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In partnership with incident.ioBeyond the code: hiring for cultural alignment
Learn strategies to assess cultural alignment in engineering hiring, balancing technical skills with authentic evaluation of team fit.
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Estimation is a waste of time
Learn to replace inaccurate estimates with data-driven probabilistic forecasting, dramatically improving delivery predictability and stakeholder relationships.