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Latest · May 25, 2026 · Engineering Leadership
Engineering Process Audit: How to Assess Your Team's Health
An engineering process audit is one of the highest-leverage things a leader can do. Here is a practical framework for running one, plus what good and bad actually look like.
Read article- March 06, 2026Engineering LeadershipHow to Scale Your Engineering Team from 10 to 100Most engineering leaders hit a wall somewhere between 10 and 30 people. Here's what actually works — from team topology to management promotion to staying technical without burning out.
- February 28, 2026Engineering LeadershipCTO vs VP of Engineering: Two Roles, One Mission, Very Different JobsHow two complementary leadership roles — one focused on technical vision, the other on engineering execution — work together to scale a technology organization
- February 07, 2026Engineering LeadershipFiring Engineers: A Manager's Guide to Doing It RightThe cleanest way to let an engineer go isn't about being harsh—it's about giving honest feedback early, exiting decisively, and compensating generously so your team's velocity and trust remain intact.
- November 21, 2024Engineering LeadershipTeam Size and Efficiency in Software Development: Finding the Perfect BalanceThe ideal team size for software development is widely considered to be 5 to 9 members, backed by research and practical experience, as this range is thought to optimize efficiency and effectiveness—let’s explore the reasons behind this.