The Engineering Manager’s How-to Guide

By

Isabel Nyo

A practical guide for engineering managers at tech companies.

The book is very targeted for engineering managers, and in this book, you won't find generic advice like having regular 1:1's, giving feedback, etc. Yes, those things are absolutely important, but they are not specific to an engineering manager's role. It's my goal to make sure this book provides a concise and actionable guide for engineering managers, the specific and niche content for engineering managers that you won't find in other leadership and management books. 

Here is the table of content. 

Table of Content

Level 1 Engineering Manager’s How-to Guide

• How To Transition From A Software Engineer To An Engineering Manager
• How To Recognise That You’re Not Ready To Be An Engineering Manager Yet
• How To Survive And Then Thrive  as A New Engineering Manager
• How To Identify Five Common Mistakes That Engineering Managers Make
• How To Gain Ten Essential Skills That Engineering Managers Need

Level 2 Engineering Manager’s How-to Guide

• How To Understand Different Types Of Engineers
• How To Create Growth Opportunities For Engineers
• How To Measure Performance Of Your Engineering Teams
• How To Watch Out For The Telltale Signs Of Disengaged Engineers
• How To Still Be A Maker When You’re An Engineering Manager

Level 3 Engineering Manager's How-to Guide

• How To Scale Your Engineering Organisation For Growth
• How To Build A Diverse And Inclusive Engineering Organisation
• How To Foster A Culture Of Innovation
• How To Think And Act Like A CEO

Bonus: Learn From My Experiences

• Four Things I Wish I Knew As The New CTO Of A Startup
• A Day In The Life Of A Senior Engineering Manager