Impostor syndrome is more common than we admit, especially in tech. Here's what I feels, how it shows up, and what an engineering manager can do about it.
Smaller, team-level hackathons can be a powerful way to drive innovation, solve real problems, and strengthen collaboration within your engineering teams.
Striking the right balance between async and real-time collaboration is key to keeping engineering teams productive and engaged. Learn when to use each approach effectively.
Some engineering teams spend their time fixing urgent issues, while others anticipate problems and improve processes before they happen. The shift from reactive to proactive requires leadership, mindset changes, and intentional habits.
Onboarding can make or break an engineer's success in a team. A structured and thoughtful approach helps new hires integrate faster, become productive sooner, and feel like part of the team from day one.
Hiring great engineers is about more than just technical skills. Communication, ownership, adaptability, and a learning mindset are just as critical to building a strong, collaborative, and balanced team.
Retrospectives should be one of the most valuable meetings in an agile team, but many teams struggle to make them effective. When done right, retros foster open discussions, lead to actionable improvements, and drive continuous growth.
Feedback is a powerful tool for growth, yet many teams struggle with it. A strong feedback culture fosters trust, improves collaboration, and helps engineers and leaders refine their skills while preventing small issues from escalating.
Balancing innovation and productivity is a challenge for software teams. The key lies in structured approaches, such as hackathons, design sprints, and innovation spikes, that allow teams to experiment without disrupting core work.
A strong development team isn't just about technical skills, it's about inclusivity. When teams are truly inclusive, they foster innovation, improve retention, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Great software isn't built in silos. True collaboration between developers, designers, and product managers leads to better products, fewer misunderstandings, and a more effective agile process.
Empathy is a key driver of collaboration and innovation in engineering teams. Learn how fostering emotional intelligence and understanding improves team dynamics, product quality, and cross-functional collaboration.
Accountability in development teams is not about blame but about ownership, commitment, and trust. Learn how fostering accountability improves agility, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
Andre Collin
