Engineering Management: Reflections from the Trenches
2025-02-09
This post offers a personal reflection on the realities of engineering management. It emphasizes that the role goes beyond technical skills, focusing heavily on understanding and managing people. Effective engineering managers need to grasp team members' personalities, align individual goals with organizational objectives, and foster a positive work environment. The author explores technology selection, team building, risk management, and provides case studies illustrating how to effectively manage teams and technology, advocating for a balance between challenging engineers and supporting their growth.