Best Practices for Managing Software Engineering Teams

Managing software engineering teams requires a blend of technical and leadership skills. In this article, I share the most important practices I’ve learned through my experience leading diverse technical teams.

Building Trust and Transparency

Open Communication

Transparency is the foundation of building trust with the team. Share:

• Strategy: Explain the vision and long-term goals.
• Challenges: Be honest about problems and obstacles.
• Decisions: Explain the rationale behind important decisions.
• Progress: Share successes and lessons learned.

Regular 1:1 Meetings

Dedicate weekly time for each team member to: