QFM035: Engineering Leadership Reading List September 2024
Everything that I found interesting about engineering leadership during September 2024
In September’s Engineering Leadership Reading List, we explore a spectrum of topics ranging from innovative management philosophies to practical career advice. We start with an examination of how tech teams can improve efficiency and trust. In No Estimations — Stop the Theater, Yaniv Preiss proposes a fresh take on task prioritisation, suggesting that abandoning traditional estimations can foster transparency and reduce stress, providing a solid foundation for productive teamwork.
A recurring theme this month is the nuanced role of leadership, particularly the importance of adaptable and intentional management. Articles like Manager Antipatterns provide insights into common pitfalls that derail managerial effectiveness, while Tech Leadership Maxims by Aviv Ben-Yosef presents guiding principles to help tech leaders align their strategies with organisational goals. The theme of thoughtful leadership extends to team dynamics and culture, as explored in The Cultural Characteristics of Fast-Paced, High-Performance Teams, where research highlights how fostering joint problem-solving and mutual value recognition can enhance team resilience and performance.
