In this session, we’ve assembled a group of engineering leaders who have had their working life affected by coronavirus. Attendees will have the opportunity to pre-submit questions to the panel to understand how this has changed the way they’re working, how they recommend making the switch, and how to mitigate the tensions that will initially occur.
I’m newly remote under coronavirus, AMA
Personal Development

Related content
LeadDev editor’s picks: June 2023

Getting the best for your team by effectively managing upwards

Being a tech lead doesn’t mean having all the answers

An introvert’s guide to engineering management

Leading as the most experienced engineer in the room

LeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023

Breaking down different software tester roles
_0.png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by JELLYFISH
Five strategies to navigate uncertain times


CONTENT SPONSORED by JELLYFISH
Four strategies for avoiding stress as a senior engineer

How to better organize your time as a new engineering manager

A diverse career can help you be a better leader

How to make performance reviews more productive

Roles and responsibilities of a software architect

How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos
.jpg)
The career progression of a software tester
_0.png)
How to return to work after parental leave

LeadDev editor’s picks: April 2023

Just 16% of training budgets have been cut in 2023

Being a highly sensitive engineering leader during uncertain times

Lessons learned from managing managers

Becoming a more self-directing Staff+ individual contributor

LeadDev editor’s picks: March 2023

Three skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader

Values: The runbook for leadership
 (1).png)
Nurturing a non-linear career

Want to stay technical as a manager? Stay curious

Exercising foresight as an engineering leader
.jpg)
LeadDev editor’s picks: February 2023

Goal planning for the new year and beyond

Three ways to develop contextual awareness as a leader

Learning to enjoy the career progression journey

How to be an ethical engineering leader

Demystifying managing managers

LeadDev editor’s picks: January 2023

The best of LeadDev 2022
.png)
What makes an effective software engineer?

Resilient Management: Lara Hogan in conversation


You’re not lacking passion, you’re lacking energy

Your 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager

The three steps to take after you’ve been laid off
.png)
The Staff Engineer’s Path: A Guide For Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change: Tanya Reilly in conversation


What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up

How to survive the tech layoffs storm

Base salaries for engineering managers in the US

What UK engineering managers can expect to earn in 2022

LeadDev editor’s picks: November 2022

Four ways to protect yourself from burnout

CONTENT SPONSORED by CHOCO
Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager

How to find and become a great engineering mentor

Why impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders

LeadDev editor’s picks: October 2022
.png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by CASH APP
What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager

How becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer

The leader’s journal: Become an inspiring leader in ten minutes a day

CONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How to succeed by getting good at failing

The surprisingly high cost of multitasking (and how to avoid it)

What is a Vice President of Engineering?
.png)
LeadDev editor’s picks: September 2022
.png)
How to set yourself up for success in a Staff+ engineering role

Is a project management career right for you?

Three ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader
.jpg)
A CTO’s guide to code-switching: How to tailor your messages to your audience

A tech lead’s guide to effective communication

Three proven strategies for presenting to busy people (like your boss!)

Engineering manager or individual contributor: Which path is right for you?

LeadDev editor’s picks: August 2022
.png)
Why your path to engineering management doesn’t have to be traditional

How to navigate organizational changes

The secret to getting to the Staff+ level? Leverage.

How to get helpful, actionable feedback from your colleagues

Everything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager

CONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
Eight things you need to know when moving from a startup to an established tech company

Five must-reads for Staff+ engineers
.png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by CODE CLIMATE
How to manage up in your team: Six steps for success

Why you should be a mentor (yes, even you!)

How to lead when you’re going through a personal crisis

How to gather helpful insight from your peers

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Four things you need to know from 'Setting yourself up for success as a remote candidate'
.png)
How to grow your impact beyond your team
.jpg)
Building bridges with difficult co-workers
.png)
To code or not to code: What's the right balance for Staff+ engineers?
.png)
Getting credit for invisible work at the Staff+ level

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to stand out behind the screen: A guide for remote candidates

How do you keep growing when you are the leader of the organization?

Supercharging your impact as an engineering director

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to maximize your job offer as a remote engineer

CONTENT SPONSORED by AUTOMATTIC
How coaching can help you become a better leader

Helping juniors to get started in tech: Amarachi Amaechi in conversation


CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Standing out as a remote candidate

 (1).png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
What top companies are looking for in a great remote technical interview

Want to become a mentee? Follow these five steps.

Seven must-reads for women in tech
.png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by AIRBRAKE
Setting the right strategic goals for your engineering org


Elastic Leadership: Roy Osherove in conversation


Changing jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success

Grow your influence with the art of diplomacy
.jpg)
How to set healthy boundaries with your work

Five valuable lessons for a new tech lead

DevOps for Dummies: Emily Freeman in conversation


Understanding the role of a Principal engineer

.png)
Top 10 ideas to take into 2022
.png)
Secrets to securing speaking engagements
.jpeg)
Software Engineering at Google: Lessons Learned from Programming Over Time


Be a brilliant people developer
.png)
Tech Lead Masterclass
.jpg)
Understanding the role as a Staff engineer


Three things that are limiting your impact as an engineer
.jpg)
Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Learnings from 'Navigating the engineering job market'
.png)
Delegation 202: Finding the right people and setting them up for success

CONTENT SPONSORED by JUST EAT TAKEAWAY
Finding the right engineering role for you

Making a bigger impact through collaboration as a senior individual contributor


Transferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The art of interviewing your future company

Leading without authority as a Staff+ Engineer
.jpg)
Finding a company with an inclusive engineering culture
.jpg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by HASHICORP
Reimagining servant leadership

How to level up as a programmer

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
How to negotiate a salary offer
CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
Digging into the details of your next engineering role
.png)
Supercharging your impact as an engineering leader

Tech lead skills for developers
.jpg)
Being a principal engineer. The world is your oyster.

Be a brilliant people developer
.png)
How to expand your scope as a Staff+ engineer

CONTENT SPONSORED by PEPSICO
Why being a mentor benefits you too

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
The Great Resignation: How to leverage this moment in your job search

CONTENT SPONSORED by HIRED
An engineer's guide to choosing the right job
 (2).png)

Who are staff, principal, and distinguished engineers?

Getting through the awkwardness of networking

How to have difficult conversations

‘What do you mean I’m not perfect’? How to be on the receiving end of constructive feedback
.jpeg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by EXPEDIA
Learnings from 'Communicating effectively within engineering orgs'

An engineer’s self-review guide

From individual contributor to manager, and back again
 (1).png)
CONTENT SPONSORED by EXPEDIA
Using communication frameworks to become a better engineering leader

Filtering your language as an engineering leader

Borrowing lines from great leaders around you

Becoming an engineering director

Career development for engineering managers

Fundamentals of leadership development for high-performers

Don’t stall your burnout recovery
 (1).png)
Leading through writing in software engineering
.png)
How to lead with greater impact


Leading engineers when you aren't one yourself

Dealing with FOMO as an engineering leader
.jpg)
The eight flavors of engineering management
.jpg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Learnings from 'Building an environment for learning and development'

What linguistics can teach us about building software with distributed teams

The night the lights went out in Texas
 (1).png)
Becoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility
 (1).png)
When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job

Document yourself: a framework for career advancement
 (1).png)
Empathy: the key to effective verbal communication

What blocks you from listening?
.jpg)
Creating an early career plan that grows as you do

Common management failures in developing individual contributors

You're not just a manager, you're also a boss

Recognizing and rectifying your mistakes as an engineering leader


Don't let miscommunications derail your projects
 (1).png)
The skill of naming what’s happening in the room

How to become involved in your technical community
.png)
How to write communication guidelines – and live by them
.png)
Maximize your mentorship: search and secure

Tools for effective delegation in engineering management

CONTENT SPONSORED by SHOPIFY
Owning your onboarding in a remote world

Four areas of focus for successful technical leaders
.png)
Should engineering managers be technical?

Presenting to executives

Storytelling techniques for creating impactful presentations

Leverage your expertise to excel as an engineering leader
 (1).png)
Building a vernacular with your engineering team

Three habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role
.jpg)
The Effective Engineer: Edmond Lau in conversation


How 2020 has shaped you as an engineering leader

Mentor, coach, sponsor: a guide to developing engineers

Career vectors for technical leaders
.png)
Tips & tricks for your own personal development
.jpg)

The road to senior individual contributor

From manager to director and beyond

The invisible song of engineering leadership
 (1).png)
Navigating conflict between management styles
.jpg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
Bootstrapping a culture of learning in five minutes a day

Realizing empathy: Seung Chan Lim in conversation


Check your privilege: Myisha Hill in conversation


Taking a thoughtful approach to the job search process

How to uncover leadership opportunities
.jpg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by TARGET
How to build your learning culture

From open source to ethical source

CONTENT SPONSORED by WORK & CO
Learnings from Realizing Empathy and how to apply them as an engineer

Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager
.jpg)
CONTENT SPONSORED by TWITTER
On being Latinx and an Engineering Leader in the United States


Taking charge of your career growth

Software freedom vs human freedom

How to be a sponsor when you're a developer

'It’s been a tough week': managing mental health in the workplace

The parable of the locksmith

Level up into leadership with human-centered design

Not all engineering leaders are engineering managers

Become an effective software engineering manager: James Stanier in conversation


Talking with Tech Leads: Pat Kua in conversation
.jpg)

Learning to love meta productivity
 (1).png)
The myths and traps of "managing up"

Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
.jpg)
Increasing your influence through building a professional network
 (1).png)
Four steps to identifying your new role

Followership: a mechanism for distributing leadership

The reality of being a Principal Engineer

Powerful questions and active listening
.png)
Skills for first-time Lead Developers
.jpg)
Applying software engineering practices to improve people management

Lessons from flying for engineering leadership

Transitioning from technical leadership to parenthood, and back again

Extended leave: how to manage the anxieties of returning to work

How to scale yourself as a first-time engineering leader

Creating positive cultures distributed engineering teams through communication

Exploring the different types of technical leadership
.jpg)
Effective meeting facilitation techniques

Navigating friction in your engineering team

Being right is only half the battle: how to optimize your interpersonal connections

Managing the burnout burndown


How to scale yourself at the speed of Slack

Leadership Through the Underground Railroad

Being a customer-focused engineering leader

Scaling yourself as a senior engineering leader
 (1).png)
Building Strong Foundations for Engineering Leadership

Measuring your value as a tech lead

Avoiding common mistakes as a new engineering manager
.png)
Storytelling patterns for engineering leaders
.jpg)
Leadership Lessons from the Agile Manifesto

Navigating different communication styles as engineers

Managing everyday BAU as a tech lead
.jpg)
Communicating as an engineering leader

Prioritising personal development as en engineering leader

Leading through public speaking as an engineering leader

Work-life balance as an engineering leader

Leading radical change as an engineering manager

Leading Leads - Lessons from a growing team

Addressing Imposter Syndrome for engineering leaders

What I wish I knew as a first time Tech Lead
.jpg)
Hacking verbal communication systems

Navigating the challenges of being a tech lead
.jpg)
Empathetic communication as an engineering leader

Embracing change as an engineering leader

Characteristics of a modern tech lead

Plug in to LeadDev
Want to get regular updates on all things LeadDev? Sign up to our mailing list
To find out more about how your data is handled check out our Data Promise

