Latest
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AI adoption has to be driven from the top
Not by mandate, but clear leadership and guidance over why AI is being adopted.
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Designing human-agent engineering teams
AI agents are now collaborators, not just tools. That changes how teams work.
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In partnership with HarnessDerisking releases in the AI era
Learn the secrets of doing leading edge progressive delivery and experimentation in the real world.
Editor’s picks
How to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise
If you’re a manager of individual contributor’s who have more years of experience on you, you may be confused on how best to lead them.
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?
How to lead senior engineers as a new manager
If you’ve just entered a management role, cultivating your relationship with the senior engineers on your team may be a daunting prospect. Here are a few ways to get that relationship off to a good start.
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
LDX3 London agenda is live! 🎉
Essential reading
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
On our Leadership playlist
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
From engineer to executive: Leading the shift and inspiring business-minded tech teams
Explore the journey from engineering leader to CTO, with insights on bridging technology and business strategy, leading with influence, and fostering business-minded tech teams.
Elevating your leadership skills during tough times
What skills do you need to be a great leader during economic uncertainty?
Post-ZIRP engineering leadership
This talk explores the evolution of the engineering leadership role from the growth-focused 2010s to today’s environment of increased scrutiny and accountability.
The festival for modern engineering leadership
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
More about Engineering Management
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The reality of being a director of engineering
What does it take to be a director of engineering and what do your days look like once you get to that level? Here’s some insider knowledge.
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Generative AI and the widening software developer knowledge gap
Is the automation paradox coming for the software industry?
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5 ways to become a more efficient leader
If you’re struggling on your journey toward becoming more productive, these 5 articles may be just the thing for you.
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6 managing up techniques for senior ICs
As a senior IC, it can be tough to create a healthy dynamic with your engineering manager. Here are some ways to find a good balance.
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Mastering tough technical decisions
In the dynamic world of tech leadership, decision-making is an art that intertwines technical knowledge with managerial finesse.
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How to build trust as a new engineering manager
Being the new kid on the block is daunting. It can take a while to finally earn your team’s trust but it’s rewarding all the same.
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What engineering managers need to know for 2024
From hiring to the economic downturn, 2024’s landscape looks rocky at best. Here’s what you might want to expect to stay ahead of the curve.
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A leader’s guide to effective time management
How should managers prioritize tasks, ensure team productivity, and achieve effective time management in leadership?
Top Leadership videos
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How to zoom out (and when to stop)
A practical guide for engineers and new engineering leaders on expanding their scope effectively, recognizing when to change their perspective, and maintaining the right balance between strategic thinking and technical depth.
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Were our values a lie? Leading teams through diversity’s collapse
As industry shifts impact diversity, leaders must stay true to their values. This talk provides strategies to uphold your principles, build resilience, and foster inclusivity and trust, even when the company no longer prioritizes them.
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Balancing direction and empowerment
In this talk, Lara Hogan shares how to balance being empowering and being directive as a leader, as well as when you should switch up your approach.
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The performance curve: A legacy model in modern disguise
A critique of modern performance management, exposing its flawed assumptions and hidden biases, while offering actionable insights for leaders to build fairer, more effective systems that align with their morals and modern organizational goals.
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The sprinter’s leadership mindset
What engineering leaders can learn from the discipline, focus, and strategy of a sprinter.
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Rebuilding trust: Leadership after layoffs
In today’s tech landscape, layoffs have become cyclical events. This talk examines the modern layoff process and provides strategies for rebuilding team trust.
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In partnership with ReveloEngineering leadership playbook, 2025: Three lessons every engineering leader needs this year
Learn three key lessons to lead AI adoption, build remote teams, and strengthen engineering culture.
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Global teams, seamless success: Managing diverse engineers for high-impact deliveries
Learn how to tackle the real challenges of managing global engineering teams – avoiding miscommunication, preventing team friction, and ensuring accountability – so you can drive on-time deliveries and build a motivated team that delivers quality software.