PinnedThe 5 Ps of Measuring Engineering ManagementEngineering management is often challenging to evaluate, as its impact extends beyond tangible outputs like code or projects. The…Jan 10Jan 10
PinnedPublished inBetter ProgrammingThe Problem With Promoting High PerformersIt’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, 20228Jun 5, 20228
Handling Emotional Attachment to Ideas and Managing Growth After Stepping BackThis is the second episode of Ask Hartley Anything. In this series, I tackle real-world questions from engineers, product managers, and…Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
Managing Your Team Through ChangeThis is the first episode of Ask Hartley Anything. In this series, I tackle real-world questions from engineers, product managers, and tech…Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
Cultivating Constructive ConflictIn every organization, the pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and a dynamic workplace culture rests on the bedrock of communication. Yet…Nov 11, 2024Nov 11, 2024
Why I Consume So Much Darn ContentIn 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, 2024Jun 30, 2024
Feeling the Pain, A Framework For Solving Obscure ProblemsI 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, 20241Jun 23, 20241
I don't view this to be a problem, because each side should have a specialty.Jun 22, 20241Jun 22, 20241
Great ideas here David! Especially like the tactics for tidying Slack. It can definitely get messy.Jun 13, 2024Jun 13, 2024
What To Do When You Outgrow Your ManagerIf 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, 20245Jun 9, 20245