How to lead effectively with confidence as an engineering manager using relatable examples — In a world where assertiveness and extroversion are encouraged and celebrated, engineering managers may feel out of place. This is because most engineering managers are quiet, introverted in nature and deep thinkers. …

A look into Tech’s next revolution and what it might mean for engineering managers — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace and has the potential to disrupt many roles, including engineering management. Over the past decade, we had seen AI replacing repetitive tasks in all industries. For examples, self-serve checkouts replace human cashiers in the retail industry. In the tech industry…

My journey of becoming a thought leader in tech — In today’s hyper-connected world, thought leadership is more critical than ever. By developing your thought leadership skills, you can stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and demonstrate your ability to adapt and innovate in response to changing economic conditions. …

How to restructure your tech company to thrive during economic volatility — As leaders at technology companies, reorganization (also known as reorg) is a necessary evil that cannot be avoided in the current business climate. The need to focus on short-term revenue drivers and adapt to the ever-changing microeconomic conditions has become paramount in today’s competitive business landscape. …

Is there a way to achieve more without the risk of burnout? — The productivity of engineering managers is a critical factor in the success of any tech company. Engineering managers play a key role in understanding business needs, setting goals, sharing context, delegating tasks, and ensuring that their team is working effectively and efficiently. However, the definition of productivity for the engineering…

Find out to become aware of your own strengths and blind spots — After I published the article The Five Types of Engineering Managers You’ll Meet in Your Career for senior tech leaders, a few front-line engineering managers reached out to me and asked if I could help them with identifying their type. Without any further ado, here is a quiz to help…

It’s time to get rid of annual performance reviews — I believe it’s time for companies to say goodbye to annual performance reviews for individuals. What a strong statement! So, let me share my thoughts and opinions — Disclaimer: not of my employer’s :) — on why companies should eliminate performance reviews for individual contributors. The Purpose of Annual Performance Reviews Annual performance reviews are a…

The only new year resolution that you want to have for your career — Before you think this advice (prioritise Leadership in 2023) only applies to those in senior executives positions, let me assure you that leadership has got nothing to do with positions or titles. In fact, there are many in positions of authority that are far from being leaders. So, this is…

My honest reflection of the year — One of my favourite end of the year activities is doing a reflection exercise for the entire year. I enjoy the exercise and I am one of those so-called geeks who likes to plan and reflect every chance I get. The past year was chaotic, unpredictable, challenging and incredible, all…