Tim Bornholdt
When skilled developers become engineering managers, they often face a challenge in their transition from computer science to people science. Senior Engineering Manager at Target, Kate Wardin, joins the show to chat about how her own experience going from developer to manager resulted in her founding Developer First Leadership. She shares tips on how engineering managers can embrace the human side of software development, suggestions for companies struggling to fill open technical roles, and best practices for retaining tech talent within an organization.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why the career path for skilled developers often dead ends into a management position
- What makes engineering management more challenging than traditional management roles
- How to fill technical roles in a competitive landscape
- How to diversify your talent acquisition approach
- High-level tips for managers to implement for retaining technical talent
This episode is brought to you by The Jed Mahonis Group, where we make sense of mobile app development with our non-technical approach to building custom mobile software solutions. Learn more at https://jmg.mn.
Recorded March 18, 2021 | Edited by Jordan Daoust | Produced by Jenny Karkowski
Show Notes:
Constant Variables super-quick Listener Survey
Developer First website
TechRepublic article: Hiring developers is going to be your next big problem
