We deliver tailored training programs that blend technical insight with leadership practices, preparing managers to drive teams and navigate change.
Purpose
Develop the skills of technical leaders in managing teams, processes, and communication so they can better support their organization and developers.
Who it's for
- New and experienced Engineering Managers.
- Technical leaders preparing for a management role.
- Companies aiming to strengthen leadership capabilities within engineering teams.
Why it matters
The EM role combines technical and leadership skills - it's one of the most challenging positions in IT. A well-prepared manager can significantly increase team productivity, improve talent retention, and support product growth more effectively.
Example modules
- Running effective 1:1 meetings.
- Setting and enforcing expectations.
- Growth paths (junior/mid/senior).
- Technical and soft feedback.
- Delegating ownership and responsibility.
- Data-driven progress reporting.
- Tech-to-business storytelling.
- Preparing decisions (e.g. refactor vs. feature).
- Balancing business and technical needs.
- Identifying technical problems.
- Prioritization methods (impact vs. effort, risk-based).
- Technical metrics: MTTR, lead time, cost of delay.
- Case studies: decision-making under pressure.
- EM's role in architectural discussions.
- Evaluating technical decisions in a business context.
- Translating product roadmap into engineering language.
- Product lifecycle: discovery vs. delivery.
- Measuring effectiveness without micromanagement.
- Value Stream Mapping.
- Adapting processes (Scrum, Kanban, CD).
- Processes "for value" vs. "for order".
- EM's role in the team's P&L context.
- Budget and cost-related decisions.
- Partnering with the Product Manager.
- "Speaking the language of business".
- Quality standards (tests, CI/CD, DevOps).
- Ownership and accountability culture.
- Managing technical debt.
- Promoting innovation and experimentation.
- Boundaries of responsibility.
- Supporting and developing the Tech Lead.
- Avoiding "diving into code" at the expense of strategy.
- Handling EM - TL conflicts.
- EM as "delivery owner".
- Planning and coordination: milestones, dependencies.
- Gathering and clarifying requirements with PM.
- Tracking progress, managing risks.
- Status communication up, down, and sideways.
- Managing your manager's expectations.
- Building visibility within the organization.
- Proactively seeking challenges and initiatives.
- Career paths: EM - Director / VP / CTO.
- Networking and mental resilience.
- Work-life balance and job satisfaction.
- Hiring: role profile, interview scenario, yellow/red flags.
- Onboarding: first weeks planning, feedback during probation.
- Performance Improvement Plan: goals, support, tough conversations.
- Offboarding: cooperation with HR, legal/branding aspects, ensuring fairness towards the team.
How we work
- Workshops tailored to the organization's needs
- Practical exercises and case studies based on real scenarios
- Group discussions and peer-to-peer learning
- Optional follow-up sessions after the training
Duration
From 1 day to several weeks - depending on the scope and number of modules.