
The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management
Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and...
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We're Emma Bostian, Sidney Buckner, Kelly Vaughn, and Ali Spittel - four seasoned software developers working in different sectors. Since there's a major lack of technical podcasts out there...

Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and...

In this episode, we explore how to become an effective engineering manager—even without a technical background. We’ll unpack what the role t...

In this episode, we’ll dig into how managers can balance output, impact, and quality, set meaningful goals, and coach engineers toward growt...

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Episode Notes Engineering managers sit at the intersection of tech, product, and people—which means collaboration is key. In this episode, w...

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Episode Notes The first 90 days in any new role are crucial—but as a new engineering manager, they can make or break your trajectory. In thi...

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Episode Notes 02:52 What is engineering management? 05:27 Why are we qualified to discuss this? 12:20 What are EMs responsible for? 14:38 Th...

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