))
The Manager of Managers
Manage episode 470734896 series 3564876
Content provided by Eddie Flaisler, Morgan VanDerLeest, Eddie Flaisler, and Morgan VanDerLeest. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Eddie Flaisler, Morgan VanDerLeest, Eddie Flaisler, and Morgan VanDerLeest or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Eddie and Morgan discuss a listener's question about managing managers in engineering. They explore various frameworks and strategies necessary for overseeing managers, touching upon crucial elements like clarity, alignment, and execution. They dig into the potential pitfalls of mismanaging through, and the importance of psychological safety, autonomy, and succession planning. With concrete examples and practical advice, this episode is essential for anyone navigating the complexities of engineering leadership.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:07) - Understanding the Role of a Manager of Managers
- (00:41) - Listener's Question: Transitioning from IC to Senior Director
- (01:15) - Challenges of Managing Managers
- (01:51) - Defensible Organizational Design
- (02:41) - Frontline Managers vs. Managers of Managers
- (04:45) - The Value of Managers of Managers
- (05:40) - The Reality of Senior Management
- (11:28) - Diagnosing and Coaching Managers of Managers
- (12:12) - Clarity, Alignment, and Execution
- (17:24) - Measuring Clarity in Management
- (20:13) - Alignment in Management
- (26:10) - The Importance of a Writing Culture
- (27:18) - Transparent Decision Logs
- (28:17) - Standardized Release Cadence
- (29:45) - Execution Challenges
- (35:18) - Managing Through: The Micromanagement Trap
- (43:37) - Succession Planning and Using Power for Good
- (49:27) - Final Thoughts and Listener Feedback
17 episodes
Share
