GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager • James Stanier & Gergely Orosz
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Mar 29, 2024 
Listen to James Stanier, Director of Engineering at Shopify, and Gergely Orosz, author of 'The Software Engineer's Guidebook,' discuss topics like transitioning into management roles in the software engineering industry, establishing expectations and goals in management relationships, mastering stoicism in leadership, and exploring software engineering management books and training programs.
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The Book Is More Than Blog Posts
- Transforming many short blog posts into a coherent book is mainly about creating a single narrative flow.
- The hard work is stitching material together so readers experience a continuous learning journey.
Be Practical And Contextual
- Use prescriptive guidance for core management tasks, but present higher-level leadership topics as tools, not gospel.
- Provide actionable scaffolding for new managers while leaving room for adaptation to context.
Negotiate A Management Safety Net
- If you want to try management, negotiate a time-limited safety net (e.g., 6–12 months) to try the role.
- Agree upfront that you can return to IC work if management proves the wrong fit.