Managers Club, Interviews and Resources for Engineering Managers – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Learn the secrets to achieving product-market fit from renowned coach Vidya Dinamani, Product Rebels Founder & author of Ground Work, in this exclusive interview with Vidal. Vidya shares invaluable insights on discovering your market needs, validating customers, and creating a winning MVP. You'll get actionable tips on: * Defining your target customer and their underserved needs (09:53) * Prioritizing qualitative research to truly understand your users (29:51) * Avoiding common product manager mistakes like focusing on the wrong metrics (46:23) * Using grassroots tactics to iteratively build what users want (43:28) * Recognizing when you've achieved product-market fit (50:33) This conversation is packed with practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and product leaders. Vidya busts myths about product management and outlines strategies to connect with customers and build products people want. If you want to improve your product management skills, this video is for you! Don't miss the key recommendations and homework challenge at the end to start honing your PM skills today! CHAPTERS: - Introduction and discussion on the concept of product-market fit (01:06) - The role of a product manager and its importance (09:53) - Challenges faced by companies without a product manager and how to overcome them (15:01) - The need for customer-centricity and the power of customer observation (21:21) - The importance of qualitative research versus surveys (29:51) - The myth of product managers being project managers (34:18) - How to prioritize time as an entrepreneur or engineering manager to achieve product-market fit (39:57) - Grassroots strategies, guerrilla tactics, and hacks for success (43:28) - The most common mistakes in product market fit and how to address them (46:23) - Signs and indicators that you are on the right path to product-market fit (50:33) - The effectiveness of MVPs and tips for creating them (53:48) - Developing the skill of coming up with insights and breakthrough ideas (57:24) - Recommended resources for further learning (1:03:19) - Homework challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs and engineering leaders (1:07:00) Vidya's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdinamani/ Product Rebels: https://productrebels.com/ 📚 Her book "Groundwork: Get Better at Making Better Products" (highly recommended, 5 stars): https://amzn.to/3PC8AE1 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ME: I am an author, podcaster, and engineering leader dedicated to inspiring technical managers everywhere. 📚 MY BOOKS: ⭐️ The Software Engineering Manager Interview Guide https://amzn.to/3VIzg8L ⭐️ New! Behavioral Interview Blueprint: A Proven Guide to Ace Your Next Job Interview https://amzn.to/43vuXAn ⭐️ Effective One-on-Ones: A Handbook for Managers: Mastering Productive and Meaningful Meetings for Managerial Success https://amzn.to/3Bwi6So ⭐️ Time Management Tips for Engineering Managers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HM6LSCL ⭐️ How to Write an Engineering Manager Resume, https://vidalgraupera.gumroad.com/l/esbgw 🗣️ Join Managers Club: A Collaborative Discord Community for Engineering Leaders !! https://discord.gg/BdtEbRYxw4 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: ⭐️ My website: https://www.managersclub.com ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidalgraupera ⭐️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vgraupera ⭐️ ManagersClub LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13846374/ ⭐️ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@managersclub #management #leadership #productmanagement #productmanager

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In this video, we dive into the world of AI and how to effectively accelerate AI in your team. Our special guest, Bhavesh Mehta, an EM at Uber, shares his experiences and insights on leveraging AI technologies. From the potential of AI in transforming organizations to the challenges and opportunities it brings, we explore key learnings and strategies for success. Discover how AI can enhance productivity, change the role of engineering managers, and pave the way for a future of innovation. Join us in this enlightening and thought-provoking discussion on how to become an AI-first organization. Key Points: - Introduction and Approach to Accelerating AI in Teams (00:00:10) - Pivotal Moments and Immense Potential of AI (00:02:10) - Communicating Limitations and Expectations of AI (00:05:20) - Tools and Platforms for Team Productivity (00:09:20) - Evolving Dynamics of Working with Product Managers and Engineers (00:12:30) - Impact and Strategies for Engineering Managers (00:19:40) - Skills and Adaptability in an AI-Powered Ecosystem (00:25:40) - The Future of AI in Software Engineering and Management (00:29:20) - Transforming into an AI-First Organization (00:38:50) Bhavesh's newsletter and contact info: * https://10xmanager.substack.com/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaveshsmehta/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT ME: I'm Vidal, an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and engineering leader working in the SF Bay Area. I am on a mission to help and inspire engineering leaders everywhere! 📚 MY BOOKS: ⭐️ The Software Engineering Manager Interview Guide https://amzn.to/3VIzg8L ⭐️ New! Behavioral Interview Blueprint: A Proven Guide to Ace Your Next Job Interview https://amzn.to/43vuXAn ⭐️ Effective One-on-Ones: A Handbook for Managers: Mastering Productive and Meaningful Meetings for Managerial Success https://amzn.to/3Bwi6So ⭐️ Time Management Tips for Engineering Managers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HM6LSCL ⭐️ How to Write an Engineering Manager Resume, https://vidalgraupera.gumroad.com/l/esbgw 🗣️ Join Managers Club: A Collaborative Discord Community for Engineering Leaders !! https://discord.gg/BdtEbRYxw4 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: ⭐️ My website: https://www.managersclub.com ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidalgraupera ⭐️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vgraupera ⭐️ ManagersClub LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13846374/ ⭐️ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@managersclub #ai #management #leadership #acceleration

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In this interview, we follow the journey of Swathi Sundar, an engineering manager at Benchling and ex-Uber, who, as a tech lead, was suddenly made an engineering manager overnight. Through her personal experiences, Swathi shares the challenges and lessons she learned during this transition period. From managing expectations and leading a team to deal with the pressure and responsibilities of the new software engineering manager role, this video offers valuable insights for anyone looking to move into a management position in the tech industry. Watch now to learn how she navigated this sudden change and emerged as a successful engineering leader.   

Swathi also shares her strategies for effectively communicating with her team and stakeholders, as well as how she adapted to the new responsibilities and expectations that come with being an engineering manager. Swathi covers growing a new tech lead. Finally, she also provides tips on transitioning to a new company as an engineering manager. This video is a must-watch for anyone looking to transition smoothly from an engineering role to a management role in the tech industry. With Swathi's personal experiences and practical advice, you'll gain valuable insights on navigating this challenging but rewarding journey.  

CHAPTERS 

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:20 How Swathi became a manager overnight 
• 1:02 How big was your team and what did you do?  
• 2:50 What are some things that you quickly had to get up to speed with on management?
• 4:48 Growing a new tech lead 6:13 Difficulty letting go.... 
• 7:44 Resources that helped you become a manager 
• '9:13 New relationship with direct reports 
• 12:28 Changes during COVID pandemic 
• 15:50 Performance management 
• 16:39 Final lessons from Uber 
• 18:17 Moving to a new company 
• 21:03 Additional advice on transitioning to be a manager at a new company 
• 22:23 Managing sideways and up 
• 25:00 Do you miss coding? 
• 26:10 Engineers, code engineering managers write. 
• 29:55 Parting advice  

RESOURCES  

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/swathisundar/
• You're in Charge — Now What?: The 8 Point Plan : https://amzn.to/3wsxTiG
• Swathi's writings on medium: https://swathi-sundar.medium.com/ 

ABOUT ME: I'm Vidal, an author, podcaster, and engineering manager working at LinkedIn in the SF Bay Area. I am on a mission to help and inspire engineering leaders everywhere!  

MY BOOKS

• ⭐️ The Software Engineering Manager Interview Guide https://amzn.to/3VIzg8L 
• ⭐️ Time Management Tips for Engineering Managers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HM6LSCL
• ⭐️ How to Write an Engineering Manager Resume, https://vidalgraupera.gumroad.com/l/esbgw   

CONNECT WITH ME

• ⭐️ My website: https://www.managersclub.com  
• ⭐️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidalgraupera
• ⭐️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vgraupera  
• ⭐️ ManagersClub LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13846374/
• ⭐️ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@managersclub 

#engineeringmanagement #leadershipdevelopment #womenintech

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Ron Lichty, Interim VP of Engineering, SW Dev Advisor, Agile consultant, and author, shares tips and best practices for conducting effective stand-up meetings. Also known as daily scrums, stand-ups are a crucial way for teams to stay on track and communicate with each other.   

In this conversation, Ron covers common misconceptions about stand-ups, the frequency of stand-ups, how to make them effective, the best time of day for stand-ups, and more. Whether you're a team leader or a team member, these tips will help you get the most out of your stand-up meetings. Plus, learn about the Fist to Five technique and how to make stand-ups more engaging and interactive. Don't miss this valuable video on stand-up meetings!

Episode transcript: https://managersclub.com/how-to-run-daily-scrum-meetings/

RESOURCES  

• ⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronlichty/
• ⭐️ https://ronlichty.com/
• ⭐️ https://managingtheunmanageable.net/

#scrum #agile #projectmanagement

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We discuss emotional intelligence and how to improve your EQ with Phil Johnson, a coach, and authority on leadership and EQ. EQ is a potent tool that can aid in your leadership success. If you're interested in learning more about emotional intelligence, check out this video! We'll discuss everything you need to know about emotional intelligence, from the definition to how to increase your EQ. By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of what emotional intelligence is and how you can use it to your advantage!

Transcript: https://managersclub.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence-how-to-increase-eq/

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Many business leaders struggle to wrap their heads around artificial intelligence and what it could mean for their companies. In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case for AI, will explore how leaders should think about AI and what they should do to ensure that their companies are prepared for the future. We'll also bust some of the most common AI myths and show how businesses can benefit from AI. So if you're a leader who wants to stay ahead of the curve, this video is a must-listen!

The Business Case for AI: A Leader’s Guide to AI Strategies, Best Practices & Real-World Applications: https://amzn.to/3GLJmjM

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To be an effective leader, you need to be believable and decisive. In this video, Sabry Tozin, Vice President of Engineering at LinkedIn, explains "believability," which is an important part of being a good leader. He also discusses how and why it is important to be decisive. We'll also show you how to avoid the mistakes that can cost you dearly. So if you're ready to make tough choices that will improve your leadership and believability, this video is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/managersclub/support

Emily Tsitrian, a former manager at Stripe and author of "Make Me the Boss," takes us through what it takes to be a successful new manager in the corporate world. If you're a millennial looking for tips on being a successful manager, this video is definitely for you!

We'll outline everything you need to know to be a successful manager and lead your team to success! We cover a wide range of topics, including the challenges and different responsibilities of being a manager, how to offer difficult feedback, how to manage people who are older than you, how to deliver the performance review of a lifetime, how to use public speaking to create your personal brand and more. These are all essential skills that any successful manager needs to have. By the end of this video, you'll have everything you need to survive as a millennial manager in the corporate world! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/managersclub/support

Mallika Rao, engineering manager at Twitter, explains what it means to advocate for your team and how to do it effectively. She shares her perspective and tips on the promotion process, how to develop strong promo packets, why to be aggressive on promotions, working with committees, and many other tips for advancing your direct reports' careers as engineers. This podcast is a must listen if you're looking to be an effective advocate and earn the loyalty of your team!

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In this conversation, José R. Arzuaga - Staff Engineering Manager, GitHub, covers important tips for success as an engineering leader. We discuss the importance of advice for managers starting out, time management, diversity, hiring, uncomfortable feedback, how you would find a good mentor, book recommendations, and how to create an effective team. This video is a must-watch if you're thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. By following these tips, you'll be able to lead your team to success and achieve your goals!

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