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Why everyone’s suddenly talking about AI agents
What exactly are AI agents and how are they different from AI assistants?
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Why AI is creating more demand for managers
New research suggests that the adoption of AI is adding layers to organizational hierarchies.
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4 ways to technically upskill engineers
Helping your mid-level reports achieve technical fluency will allow them to thrive.
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7 steps to navigate onboarding as a software engineer
Joining a new team can be both exciting and overwhelming
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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.
That’s a wrap for LeadDev Berlin 2024!
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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.
Switch up how you manage up
Every senior leader you interact with will bring their own experience, set of biases, communication styles – and fundamentally, different personalities to a conversation. Lara Hogan explains how to adapt your tactics to different management techniques.
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More for Engineering managers
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How to hire the best talent with scalar interviews
Some favor open questions for interviews and others closed questions. But there’s a happy medium: scalar interviews.
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Should JavaScript really be split in two?
A radical new proposal for JavaScript has divided opinion over who stands to benefit.
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Trust is the ultimate driver of engineering excellence
How can you improve the level of trust in your teams to bolster performance and encourage an inclusive culture.
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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.
Videos for Engineering managers
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You will ship your org chart: understanding organization structure tradeoffs
Adam Berman talks about how your organization structure has a big impact on your workflows. Learn how to bolster your approach to drive more efficient product development.