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Effective Staff Meetings for Engineering Managers of Managers
A critical milestone in the ever-evolving engineering management career is the transition to managing managers. This milestone often coincides with stepping into the “Senior Engineering Manager” role, particularly in mid to large tech companies.
One key forum you will set up when you become a manager of managers is the weekly Staff Meeting. It’s a meeting with your direct reports, who are often engineering managers themselves. This meeting is pivotal for maintaining alignment, tackling pressing issues, and steering strategic initiatives.
A Staff Meeting should be more than just a rundown of daily operations; let’s dive into the critical topics that can elevate these meetings from routine to remarkable.
Essential Topics for Effective Staff Meetings
Strategy Alignment
Strategic discussions form a significant part of staff meetings. Company goals and priorities can shift based on market trends, customer feedback, and business performance. For example, the top H2 (Second Half of the Year) company priorities frequently differ from the…
