AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Navigating the Complexities of Engineering Management Roles
This chapter delves into the challenges and realizations of managing managers in the engineering field, highlighting the importance of setting clear expectations and avoiding micromanagement. It discusses the transition for engineers becoming first-time managers, emphasizing the need to focus on principles over tasks and the emotional challenges of managing people. The conversation also explores the intersection of ethics and business obligations in engineering management, emphasizing the importance of guiding rather than imposing viewpoints.