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Engineers grieve a job that no longer exists
The best engineers are burning out, and it’s not because of the workload.
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Staff engineers shift from solving problems to shaping systems
Become unnecessary, not indispensable.
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How to grow your engineers into great leaders
Clear signals, habits, and opportunities that help individual contributors grow into effective managers long before the title changes.
Editor’s picks
Engineering leadership is not just about code
If you’re looking to move into an engineering leadership position, you’ll have to do more than brush up on code!
How to find and become a great engineering mentor
Mentoring is a great way to boost your career. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a mentor, and becoming one yourself.
How to navigate unexpected role changes
At one point or another, you may have to face an unexpected role change. It might not be what you want, but there are ways to make it work.
Berlin • November 9 & 10, 2026
Close the gap between what leadership expects and what’s actually possible at LeadDev Berlin.
Essential reading
Learning to enjoy the career progression journey
Reaching a management position in the tech industry is hard work. It’s important to remember to enjoy the journey and celebrate victories big and small along the way.
On our Career development playlist
There and back again – A cautionary tale about entering middle management
Explore the realities of middle management through a journey of promotion, stress, and self-reflection, offering guidance on finding the right leadership path.
Unconventional paths in tech: Leveraging your strengths to find your place
n this talk, Mitra Raman will take a look at the many paths that engineers can take on their leadership journey.
Career vectors for technical leaders
Mix and match skills to become the best technical leader that you can be.
The path from Director to CTO: How to follow it, or how to mentor it
This talk is aimed at both aspiring Chief Technology Officers and those who are in a position to mentor future CTOs. Explore the journey from a Director of Engineering role to a CTO, focusing on the skills and experiences needed for this transition and how experienced leaders can guide others on this path.
Essential soft skills you need to succeed as an engineer
There is a big focus on technical expertise in software engineering – but soft skills are equally as important. Which ones are crucial to master and how can you do this?
The festival for modern engineering leadership
New York • September 15 & 16, 2026
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Improve planning and ideation with divergent thinking
By questioning the foundations of our current systems and processes, divergent thinking can help us identify changes that substantially enhance productivity and effectiveness.
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What McKinsey got wrong about developer productivity
The consulting giant kicked a hornet’s nest when it launched a framework to measure software developer productivity. Here’s what engineers think they got wrong.
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Why management debt is a company-wide issue
Technical debt has a cousin and it’s more harmful to your organization than you realize.
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Introducing new processes to your team
Using the example of how feature flagging was implemented on a team level, learn how to introduce new processes and navigate change management.
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3 ways to use generative AI for engineering management
There are a plethora of ways to use generative AI tools to streamline and improve on your non-coding, management tasks.
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A reality check on generative AI
How to implement AI into your developer workflows with realistic expectations.
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5 best practices for annual budget planning
Budget planning season is crucial for setting the following year’s strategic direction, the team’s top priorities, and where your team needs to invest in order to achieve business objectives.
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Overcoming the challenges of annual budget planning
Reflecting on your past financial year, outlining your goals for the next one, and considering the implications for the years beyond can help you overcome the more challenging aspects of budget planning.
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How to scale yourself at the speed of Slack
Your organization is going through an unprecedented period of growth. How do you keep up?