Engineering Leadership Guides
Tactical, no-fluff advice on managing developers, tracking action items, and fixing broken meeting cultures.
Why Google Docs Are Ruining Your 1-on-1s
The "infinite scrolling document" is where action items go to die. Here is how to fix the structure.
Why Microsoft Word is Ruining Your 1-on-1s
The infinite document and painful layout is where 1 on 1 progress goes to die. Here is how to fix the structure.
How to Track Action Items Without Annoying Devs
Stop pinging them in Slack. Learn how to centralize follow-ups without creating more Jira tickets.
Why Rescheduling 1-on-1s Is Destroying Your Culture
Repeatedly moving the meeting signals your team that they are the lowest priority—here’s how to stop that.
How to Run a 30-Minute 1-on-1 Without Running Over
If you manage 8 reports and lose hours to chatting, learn how to keep meetings focused and on time.
How to Run a Skip-Level
Run focused skip-levels that surface issues and create follow-up actions without creating fear.
The Developer to Engineering Manager Transition
You aren't writing code anymore. Here is the framework for measuring your output when your output is people.
Stop Talking About Jira Tickets in Your 1-on-1s
Your 1-on-1s a place to talk about the human side of development. Here's how to stop talking about your jira tickets.