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Build documentation that developers can actually navigate
Creating onboarding documentation for your product? Or just writing up a “how-to” for a new internal tool? Here’s how you do it.
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AI is changing how software teams work together
A new Stanford University study shows that AI is quickly changing how engineering, product, and design collaborate.
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Be the best ally to your business development team
As a staff+ engineer, being the bridge between engineering and the business development team isn’t always straightforward.
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Break silos and build cross-functional bridges
Cross-functional alignment is what makes (or breaks) teams. When engineering, product, and business come together to navigate conflict, foster collaboration, and encourage shared ownership, progress soars.
Editor’s picks
A tech lead’s guide to effective communication
Tips for improving your communication skills as a tech lead
A leader’s guide to active and reflective listening
Active listening is often overlooked in the realm of communication. Here are some tactics to improve how you listen to others.
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
Speakers Gergely Orosz, Camille Fournier
and Lara Hogan confirmed
Essential reading
Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills
Mastering the art of writing as an engineering leader
On our Communication playlist
Influential storytelling
Brianna McCullough talks about how to structure compelling stories that lead to alignment, buy-in and most importantly belief from our stakeholders, partners, and more importantly our teams.
How to complain positively
Josh Goldberg, a serial complainer with a catchy smile, will walk you through the steps he takes to make sure his complaining is heard and felt without causing pain.
Influencing without management authority as a senior individual contributor
Effectively communicating technical expertise.
Communicating change: leading through the change curve
How to tailor your communications based on how your employees are experiencing and reacting to the change.
Help your engineering, product and security teams get on the same page
How can teams find alignment among competing priorities?
The festival of engineering leadership
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
More about Communication
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What to do when everyone’s sick of meetings
The rise of remote work has created meetings, lots more meetings, and engineers are getting fed up.
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Use 1:1s to develop engineering managers reporting to you
As a manager of managers, these meetings are vital for getting the most from your reports.
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How to give feedback without killing morale
Instilling a culture of free-flowing feedback between team members is difficult but not impossible.
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Preparing your team for a tense election season
And should we even talk about politics at work in the first place?
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How to handle difficult conversations as a leader
Difficult conversations are never anyone’s favorite pastime. For many, it can be an anxiety-inducing trip…but it doesn’t have to be.
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How can I rebuild a struggling team’s confidence and trust?
When there’s friction in the team you’re managing, morale, performance, and trust all take a hit. How can you rectify the situation?
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Getting good at delivering bad news
Good conflict resolution is a hard skill to find. If you’re finding yourself stuck on how to deliver bad news, we’ve got the scoop.
Top Communication videos
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Effective delegation without authority
In my talk, I will explore this common challenge and share some of the tips I find useful in my day-to-day to help influence and inspire fellow engineers to get stuff done together.
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Mastering Visual Communication for Software Development
In this session, learn from a hands-on solution architect – and thought leader in communication design and documentation – how to tailor your visuals to your audience, choose the most appropriate standards (or not) and level of detail, and apply patterns to improve accessibility for all audiences.
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Navigating complex projects: Finding the right mode of operation
In this talk, I share my journey of deciding on an effective mode of operation when engaging with complex projects.
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The Boss’s Shoes Don’t Fit: And Other Surprises of Leadership
Ever fantasized about wearing your manager’s shoes and calling all the shots?
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Self-defense for change agents
In this session Amy will talk about her experiences as a change agent and what she learned about how to do it sustainably, even when the change ahead is drastic.
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In partnership with PantheonBreaking down silos between frontend and backend
Join us for this panel, where we explore how can managers help break down cultural and technical silos, and foster better collaboration between these critical teams.
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How to communicate effectively as an IC
How can ICs communicate the same piece of information effectively to different audiences?
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In partnership with Frontegg
Help your engineering, product and security teams get on the same page
How can teams find alignment among competing priorities?