Engineering management after the cost of code collapsed
I have been a director of engineering for a bit over three years now, and I still hear and read what I call the "old rules" repeated over and over: a director should not spend time coding, good work takes time, protect the team from the business, get consensus before
Summary
The piece reflects on the evolving role of engineering management, challenging traditional beliefs about directors’ responsibilities and the dynamics between coding and leadership. It offers insights into how these outdated rules may hinder effective team management in today’s fast-paced tech environment.
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