Scaling Engg Teams: Guide for First-Time Managers

Transitioning into your first engineering management or tech lead role can be overwhelming. Whether you’re building a team from scratch or inheriting one, this session will give you the tools, mental models, and rituals to lead with confidence and clarity.

In this 1:1, we’ll cover:

✅ Structuring your team for velocity and growth

✅ Setting up sprints, standups, on-call, and reviews

✅ Giving feedback, handling 1:1s, and managing performance

✅ Leading without micromanaging

✅ Balancing product, people, and technical depth

✅ Avoiding the common pitfalls first-time managers face

You'll leave with an action plan tailored to your current challenges—whether you're in a startup, scale-up, or transitioning within a larger org.

Who it's for:

🧠 First-time engineering managers, senior engineers stepping into TL/EM roles, or founders building their first team.