A Brief Introduction To Engineering Management

Ladybug Podcast by Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn

Sep 1, 202500:41:25Technology

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 The difference between an EM and Tech Lead 24:15 Key skills of an EM 32:37 Challen...

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