Farhan Thawar, VP of Engineering at Shopify, discusses the top 10 challenges faced by engineering leaders in a rapid-fire session. Insights gathered from various ELC events, podcasts & conferences.
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insights INSIGHT
Diverse Challenges Engineering Leaders Face
Engineering leaders face diverse challenges from motivating teams to measuring productivity.
These challenges cover technical, managerial, and cross-functional aspects, reflecting complex leadership roles.
insights INSIGHT
Survey-Driven Content Creation
Surveying hundreds of leaders provides deep insight into the most pressing issues engineering leaders face.
This data-driven approach ensures content addresses real-world, current leadership struggles effectively.
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Holistic Leadership Approach
Address leadership challenges like motivating teams, managing up, and measuring productivity deliberately.
Consider engineering-business alignment, team topology, and quality alongside velocity to lead effectively.
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After surveying hundreds of engineering leaders, we’ve pinpointed the top 10 challenges engineering leaders face! Exciting news - next week marks the launch of our 4-part series, sharing some of the best insights from hundreds of ELC events, podcasts & conference sessions. The finale? A dynamic rapid-fire session with Shopify's VP of Engineering, Farhan Thawar, tackling each challenge head-on.
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