Herding Cats: Lessons from 15 Years of Managing Engineers

Explore key insights from a conference talk delivered at Copenhagen Developers Festival where a 15-year Microsoft engineering manager shares practical techniques for effective team leadership. Gain valuable perspectives on achieving results through others, empowering teams, embracing strategic failure, fostering learning environments, demonstrating accountability, and prioritizing time investments in team members. Learn through interactive discussions about managing engineers both with and without direct authority, drawing from extensive experience at one of the world's leading technology companies. Discover proven approaches for organizational success while maintaining team growth and personal effectiveness in engineering management roles.