Real World Engineering Management
Master the complete journey from individual contributor to engineering leader with our comprehensive 10-module program.

About This Course
A comprehensive program designed to transform technical experts into exceptional engineering leaders.
This course bridges the gap between technical expertise and people management. Whether you're considering the transition to management or looking to enhance your existing leadership skills, this program provides the frameworks, tools, and insights you need.
Through 10 comprehensive modules, you'll learn everything from the fundamentals of people management to advanced topics like stakeholder management, building engineering organizations, and technology strategy. Each module is packed with real-world examples, practical frameworks, and actionable advice.
What You'll Gain:
- Deep understanding of engineering management roles and responsibilities
- Practical frameworks for team building, performance management, and feedback
- Leadership skills to inspire and guide high-performing engineering teams
- Strategies for managing stakeholders and building organizational culture
- Tools and techniques for self-care and sustainable leadership
This course is taught by Dima Maleev, an Associate Director of Engineering at Agoda with over a decade of experience building and leading tech teams.
Who Is This For?
This course is designed for engineering professionals at various stages of their leadership journey.
ICs and Tech Leads
ICs and Tech Leads who are interested in developing their career in the engineering management track.
Engineering Managers
Engineering Managers who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge in engineering management.
Lifelong Learners
Anyone with a passion for learning and a desire to embrace their inner nerd.
Our Curriculum
Explore our comprehensive course offerings designed to make learning fun and engaging.
A complete journey from individual contributor to engineering leader
Engineering Management Role As It Is
- Do we Really need a Manager?
- From IC to Management
- What is People Management?
- Why is People Management hard?
- What are the Responsibilities?
- Switching from Maker to Manager
- Leading Tech Organizations
- EM as a Technical Person
Leadership
- Understanding Leadership in Engineering
- Leadership vs Management
- Core Leadership Qualities
- Effective Communication Skills
- Leading High-Performance Teams
- Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
- Development and Mentorship
- What makes a bad leader
Team Management
- How to Treat Your Team?
- Understanding Team Performance Management
- Team Performance States
- How to Build a Perfect Team Size?
- Building a Vision for Your Team
- Staff Meetings and How to Get Max From It
Managing Individuals
- 1:1 Meetings
- Development Conversations
- Setting Goals and Expectations
- How to Build Relationships with Your Reports
- Difficult Employees Types
- Difficult Conversations and Handling Conflict
- Letting People Go
Feedback
- Importance of Feedback
- Delivering Effective Feedback
- Building a Feedback-Friendly Culture
Performance Management
- Performance Management - Tracking Employee Performance
- Managing Underperformance
- Managing High Performance
People Outside of Your Team
- Stakeholders Management
- Building Your Career
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Emotional Intelligence
Building an Engineering Organization
- Culture: Building Internal Culture
- Hiring
- Onboarding
Technology Management
- RFC - Request for Comments
- Architecture Review
- Build / Buy / Migrate
- Roadmap Planning
- OKR / KPIs - Measuring Success
Self-Care
- What is Self-care and Why is it Required?
- Protecting Your Own Calendar
- Physical and Mental Self Care
- Kill Your Hero - Stop Killing Yourself at Work!
Course Details
10 hours of content
Video lectures
Beginner to Advanced
Pricing
It is now your turn to become a Successful Leader
The Core Package
Complete access to all course modules for 1 year for learning at your own pace.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
The Community Package
or split pay w/ 2 monthly payments
Everything in Core plus exclusive community access and direct mentorship opportunities.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
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