Your First 90 Days as a new Engineering Manager

Navigating Your First 90 Days as an Engineering Manager

Stepping into a data or software engineering management role can be daunting, especially without formal training. This course provides a practical roadmap to success, specifically focusing on your crucial first 90 days. We'll break down the essential aspects of the role and offer actionable steps to get you started on the right foot.

Here's a detailed look at what we cover:

• Welcome to Management: Understand the shift in responsibilities and expectations as you transition from individual contributor to leader.
• The Manager's Role: A New Perspective: Explore how your role fundamentally changes, focusing on people, processes, and outcomes. We'll set the broader context for management within an engineering organization.
• Prioritizing Your Focus: Learn where to concentrate your efforts in the initial stages to maximize impact.
• Getting to Know Your Team: Develop strategies for building rapport and understanding individual team members.
• Effective 1:1s: Discover what to ask in your one-on-one meetings to foster growth and address concerns. We'll also highlight common 1:1 mistakes to avoid.
• Facilitating Team Conversations: Learn how to guide productive and inclusive team discussions.
• Addressing Team Fears & Apprehensions: Build trust and create a psychologically safe environment for your team.
• Creating a Safe Team Environment: Practical techniques for fostering open communication and reducing anxiety within your team.
• Understanding the Organization & Business: Learn how your team fits into the larger company strategy and business goals.
• Meeting Customer Expectations: Develop strategies for aligning your team's work with customer needs.
• Defining Your Managerial Role: Clearly define your responsibilities and boundaries to avoid scope creep and ensure effectiveness.
• Combating Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to overcome feelings of self-doubt and build confidence in your leadership abilities.

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