The eight flavors of engineering management | LeadDev

New managers must navigate various roles in engineering management to effectively support their teams. The core takeaway emphasizes that successful managers utilize different styles—such as metrics keeper, strategist, and people enabler—to address organizational challenges and enhance team performance. For instance, a metrics keeper focuses on data-driven decisions to improve team velocity by analyzing deployment frequency and lead time. ### Breakdown of Contents - The Metrics Keeper: Make data-driven decisions to evaluate and improve team performance. - The Process Nerd: Understand team pain points and improve processes. - The Strategist: Collaborate with Product to maximize team value. - The Tech Lead: Advise Product on execution and technical success. - The Politician: Build relationships between teams and departments. - The Ambassador: Recruit for the team and promote company branding. - The Negotiator: Manage team dynamics and resolve conflicts. - The People Enabler: Mentor and support team members' career growth.