Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager

About this episode

This episode provides a roadmap for new engineering managers to navigate their first 90 days effectively.

Episode Notes The first 90 days in any new role are crucial—but as a new engineering manager, they can make or break your trajectory. In this episode, we dive into how to approach your first three months with intention and clarity. From building trust with your team to understanding your new responsibilities, setting expectations, and avoiding common pitfalls, we lay out a roadmap to help you start strong. Whether you're stepping into management for the first time or looking to reset in a new role, this episode is your essential onboarding guide. 01:22 Our first 90 days as EMs 13:58 Building a new team vs. taking over an existing team 20:34 Observing to learn 25:07 Understanding the business and tech strategies 26:02 Building influence 31:09 Common pitfalls

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn

Topics covered

• engineering management
• first 90 days
• team building
• trust
• responsibilities
• common pitfalls

Keywords

• engineering manager
• onboarding
• team dynamics
• business strategy
• influence

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