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Managing Engineering Teams

For engineering managers building high-performing teams

3 x 3-hour sessionsWorkshop Series
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Program Overview

What This Program Covers

Managing engineering teams requires a different skill set than engineering — and most engineering managers learn it through trial and error. This program gives engineering managers the frameworks, practices, and communication skills to build high-performing teams, develop their engineers, and deliver results consistently.

What You'll Learn

  1. 1Apply situational leadership to engineer development and growth
  2. 2Run effective 1:1s that build trust and drive performance
  3. 3Give feedback that changes behavior and develops engineers
  4. 4Build team processes that improve delivery without adding overhead
  5. 5Hire effectively for engineering roles at all levels
  6. 6Manage performance including difficult conversations
  7. 7Build an engineering culture that attracts and retains great people

Outline

Program Snapshot

Module 1 — Engineering Leadership Foundations

  • ›The manager vs engineer mindset shift
  • ›Situational leadership for engineers
  • ›Building trust with your team
  • ›Hands-on: assess your leadership approach

Module 2 — Developing Engineers

  • ›Effective 1:1 structure and practice
  • ›Giving feedback that actually works
  • ›Career development frameworks
  • ›Hands-on: practice a difficult feedback conversation

Module 3 — Team Performance

  • ›Setting clear expectations and goals
  • ›Managing performance proactively
  • ›Handling underperformance
  • ›Hands-on: write a performance improvement approach

Module 4 — Team Building and Culture

  • ›Hiring effectively for your team
  • ›Building psychological safety
  • ›Engineering culture design
  • ›Retaining great engineers

Who This Is For

  • New engineering managers
  • Senior engineers moving into management
  • Experienced managers formalizing their approach
  • Engineering directors developing their managers

Prerequisites

  • Engineering experience required
  • Some management experience helpful
  • No formal management training required

Bring This Program to Your Team

Every bILTup program is fully customized to your team's tech stack, goals, and timeline. Tell us about your team and we'll design something built specifically for you.

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