The only thing harder than managing people, is managing people who are smarter than you.
Staff+ engineers come with a plethora of experience, well-earned respect, in-depth knowledge and strong opinions. For a new engineering manager, it can be a daunting task to provide feedback, coaching and direction the these unique builders. Failing to mentor these engineers however, could be the biggest pitfall a leader makes. Unraveling expectations, common challenges, setting clear career progression and de-mystifying communication between an engineering manager and Staff+ engineers is one of the most impactful ways to create a highly efficient team. Let’s talk about how do to just that.