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The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Essential questions & leadership principles to navigate change, fear & uncertainty w/ Rukmini Reddy #214

Apr 1, 2025
Rukmini Reddy, Senior Vice President of Engineering at PagerDuty, shares her insights on navigating change and uncertainty in tech leadership. She discusses the evolution of engineering roles post-pandemic, highlighting the rise of financial acumen and emotional intelligence. Reddy emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions to align teams with their mission and the necessity of creating safe spaces for open communication. Additionally, she introduces a seven-step framework to guide organizations through transitions, fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability.
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  • Engineering leadership has evolved to prioritize resilience and crisis management as teams navigate rapid changes and uncertainties post-pandemic.
  • Financial acumen has become essential for engineering leaders, necessitating alignment between engineering initiatives and broader business goals to drive customer value.

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Expanding Professional Networks

Virtual meetups and one-on-one match events are being hosted in over 30 cities worldwide to help engineering leaders expand their professional networks. These events provide opportunities for participants to connect, share insights, and explore future collaborations in a lightweight and engaging manner. To participate, individuals can visit the elc.community website, navigate to the chapters section, and find their local event to RSVP. This initiative encourages professionals to start building meaningful connections in their city today.

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