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System Design for Engineering Managers
System Design for Engineering Managers

A strategic approach to designing scalable, maintainable systems while enabling your teams to thrive.

Staying Energized as an EM: What to Do When You Miss Coding
Staying Energized as an EM: What to Do When You Miss Coding

You don’t need to choose between being a great manager and staying close to the craft — here’s how to reconnect with code without derailing your team.

The EM Career Path: IC Again, Director, or Something Else?
The EM Career Path: IC Again, Director, or Something Else?

You’ve leveled up as a manager — now what? Exploring the forks in the road after engineering management.

How to Run 1:1s That Engineers Actually Look Forward To
How to Run 1:1s That Engineers Actually Look Forward To

1:1s shouldn’t feel like status updates — they should feel like the most valuable 30 minutes of the week.

How to Guide Architecture Without Being the Architect
How to Guide Architecture Without Being the Architect

Your job as an EM isn’t to design the systems yourself — it’s to create the environment where great architecture can emerge.

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