Management Challenges

Overview
This InfoQ presentation discusses the key challenges that engineering managers encounter, such as balancing technical depth with people management, aligning teams with business goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Takeaways

• Identify the most common management pain points in software teams.
• Learn practical techniques for effective communication and delegation.
• Understand how to build trust and empower engineers.
• Apply frameworks for measuring team health and performance.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers and leads.
• Senior developers aspiring to move into leadership.
• CTOs and VP of Engineering.
• Technical coaches and mentors.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Agile leadership principles
• Situational leadership model
• OKR (Objectives and Key Results) alignment