Engineering Unblocked Rising to engineering leadership challenges at Honeycomb with Emily Nakashima from Honeycomb
Aug 8, 2024
Emily Nakashima, VPE at Honeycomb, dives into the nuances of engineering leadership and collaboration. She discusses the tough decisions leaders face when structuring their teams and the pivotal shift from monitoring to observability. Emily emphasizes the importance of cross-functional collaboration, revealing stories of successes and missteps. She shares insights on effective goal-setting, innovative hiring practices, and the value of a strong communication culture in scaling teams. Tune in for her hot takes on tech trends and organizational challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Understanding Observability: Honeycomb's Unique Approach
03:01 • 3min
Navigating Engineering Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making
06:01 • 4min
Fostering Collaboration at Honeycomb
10:14 • 19min
Goal-Setting Dynamics at Honeycomb
29:02 • 4min
Innovative Hiring Practices at Honeycomb
33:29 • 8min
Navigating Changes in Tech Hiring and Culture
41:43 • 4min