Transition to Management - Alex Ponomarev (Page 2)

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28 Oct 2024 · 8 min read

6 Common Challenges You’ll Face As An Engineering Manager

You can't rely on being a skilled engineer anymore.

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23 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

The Secret To Engineering Management Is Doing “Nothing”

It's surprisingly difficult to get right.

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21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Real Ways To Maintain Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

Most advice isn't practical, but there are realistic alternatives.

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16 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

6 Methods To Manage Your Team Without Going Crazy In The Process

You have an entire team relying on you, so you have to get this right.

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14 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

5 Communication Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager

As an EM, communication is often the main thing you'll be doing and the key to resolving situations in a satisfactory way for everyone.

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9 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

The Only Technical Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager

While the EM role mostly requires people skills, it also requires several key technical ones.

7 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Why Engineers Are Well-Positioned To Become Engineering Managers

As a manager with engineering experience, you’re uniquely primed to take on the role in a way others can’t.

2 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

It’s Normal To Fear Losing Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

The transition from engineer to engineering manager (EM) feels a lot like moving to a new country.

30 Sep 2024 · 9 min read

Master These Soft Skills, Master Engineering Management

While these soft skills might not come naturally at first, you can master every single one with time and practice.

4 Dec 2023 · 5 min read

Why You May Want to Transition into Engineering Management

As a senior engineer, you likely feel fulfilled in your career. You can choose the projects, teams, and technologies you work on. Your expertise makes you valuable, with recruiters constantly

3 Dec 2023 · 4 min read

Flying Blind: My Misadventures in First-time Management

I was very anxious when I first stepped into an engineering management role to lead a small development team. After years of working as a full-stack software developer, I was

18 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

Managing Engineers: How to Avoid Losing Your Tech Edge

You sit at the desk of your home office with a fresh cup of coffee, ready to start your first day as an engineering manager. You worked hard to earn

17 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

Managing Engineers: How to Avoid Losing Your Tech Edge

You sit at the desk of your home office with a fresh cup of coffee, ready to start your first day as an engineering manager. You worked hard to earn

16 Nov 2023 · 4 min read

Engineering Manager Skills 101: Communication, Delegation, Strategy

Making the leap from engineer to manager is overwhelming. Believe me, I’ve been there! One day, you’re an expert capable of solving the most complex problems, and the

15 Nov 2023 · 4 min read

Moving Up as an Engineer: Should You Become a Manager?

Business Insider reports that OpenAI is actively recruiting top talent from Google and Meta, offering compensation packages worth millions of dollars to entice some of the best researchers. The company

11 Nov 2023 · 4 min read

Thriving as an Engineering Manager in a New Company

Joining a new company is like setting sail on an uncharted sea — it’s thrilling but makes your heart race a bit faster, especially when you’re just stepping into

9 Nov 2023 · 5 min read

From Engineer to Manager: Learning to Organize Yourself

Transitioning to an engineering management role is tough for many reasons. One of the biggest reasons is different expectations — no one will tell you what to do now. You may

6 Nov 2023 · 4 min read

The Bittersweet Reality of Wearing the Leadership Hat as an Ex-Coder

The story of an engineer promoted to a manager is the same for many people. When you join the team, you’re excited about the work you are doing. Other