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The 5 Ps of Measuring Engineering Management

Engineering management is often challenging to evaluate, as its impact extends beyond tangible outputs like code or projects. The…

Jan 10

The 5 Ps of Measuring Engineering Management

Jan 10

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Better Programming

The Problem With Promoting High Performers

It’s exciting to help your direct reports reach the next level of their career, but don’t fail to plan for the side effects of promotions.

Jun 5, 2022

The Problem With Promoting High Performers

Jun 5, 2022

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Handling Emotional Attachment to Ideas and Managing Growth After Stepping Back

This is the second episode of Ask Hartley Anything. In this series, I tackle real-world questions from engineers, product managers, and…

Dec 18, 2024

Handling Emotional Attachment to Ideas and Managing Growth After Stepping Back

Dec 18, 2024

Managing Your Team Through Change

This is the first episode of Ask Hartley Anything. In this series, I tackle real-world questions from engineers, product managers, and tech…

Dec 11, 2024

Managing Your Team Through Change

Dec 11, 2024

Cultivating Constructive Conflict

In every organization, the pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and a dynamic workplace culture rests on the bedrock of communication. Yet…

Nov 11, 2024

Cultivating Constructive Conflict

Nov 11, 2024

Why I Consume So Much Darn Content

In a previous post I noted some of my favorite newsletters, but those were not the only ways I continue to learn. Through my years in tech…

Jun 30, 2024

Why I Consume So Much Darn Content

Jun 30, 2024

Feeling the Pain, A Framework For Solving Obscure Problems

I don’t tend to have too many mantras when it comes to engineering leadership, but one key saying that I keep coming back to over and over…

Jun 23, 2024

Feeling the Pain, A Framework For Solving Obscure Problems

Jun 23, 2024

I don't view this to be a problem, because each side should have a specialty.

Jun 22, 2024

Jun 22, 2024

Great ideas here David! Especially like the tactics for tidying Slack. It can definitely get messy.

Jun 13, 2024

Jun 13, 2024

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Better Humans

What To Do When You Outgrow Your Manager

If you’re at one company long enough, it’s possible that you have the opportunity to work with a manager for several years. In some cases…

Jun 9, 2024

What To Do When You Outgrow Your Manager

Jun 9, 2024

It's both the easiest and hardest thing to do. Great post!

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

7 Must-Read Newsletters For Tech Leaders

And no, I’m not going to add this blog to this list. You’re already here and can decide for yourself if you’d like to follow!

May 28, 2024

7 Must-Read Newsletters For Tech Leaders

May 28, 2024

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Venture

How To Navigate That Failing Startup Feeling

I came across a Reddit post this week titled “That Failing Startup Feeling.” The author discusses the familiar experience of working for a…

Mar 11, 2024

How To Navigate That Failing Startup Feeling

Mar 11, 2024

The two graphs above should be must-reads for all new managers.

Mar 10, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

Are Non-Technical Engineering Leaders Common?

I recently saw a question on Reddit asking how common it is to have non-technical engineering leaders. The person who asked the question…

Feb 9, 2024

Are Non-Technical Engineering Leaders Common?

Feb 9, 2024

The Simplest Performance Management Template

Small company with no guidance on performance management? No problem. This template will give you a quick look to understand how your team…

Dec 15, 2023

The Simplest Performance Management Template

Dec 15, 2023

9 More Books All Engineering Managers Should Read

A while back I posted “9 Books All Engineering Managers Should Read,” and it seemed to be helpful for folks. Two years removed, there are…

Nov 28, 2023

9 More Books All Engineering Managers Should Read

Nov 28, 2023

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Better Humans

How Long Should You Wait Before Giving Difficult Feedback To Someone?

Not long at all.

Aug 23, 2023

How Long Should You Wait Before Giving Difficult Feedback To Someone?

Aug 23, 2023

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Better Humans

A Weird Way To Nail Difficult Conversations At Work

Role-play. That’s it. That’s the entire post. Thanks for reading, see ya later.

Aug 2, 2023

A Weird Way To Nail Difficult Conversations At Work

Aug 2, 2023

This is the key for regaining control of your schedule, so I'm glad you touched on it.

Great thoughts Vinita!

Jun 26, 2023

Jun 26, 2023

John Hartley

John Hartley

Engineering leader with a passion for building and growing teams. Writing about leadership and management in the tech industry. Director of Eng @ Curology

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