Engineering Management Lessons, Things You Need to Know, Dana Sherrell, VP Engineering

Watch on YouTube In this video, Dana Sherrell, VP of Engineering at Boulevard, shares some of her most important lessons about engineering management. This video is a must-watch if you’re thinking about becoming an engineering manager or are already in a leadership role. She covers many topics, including going from IC to a manager, transparency — constant communication with your team, setting clear expectations, building relationships, observing others, disagreeing and committing, and more. CHAPTERS * 0:00 Introduction * 0:28 Your background and how you got into leadership? * 4:00 What are some lessons you’ve learned in your engineering leadership career? * 11:26 Setting clear expectations. * 12:26 What would be your advice on how people could build these relationships? * 16:39 What would be your advice for managers who are just starting out? * 21:35 How do you know if you’re being too transparent or communicating too early?* 22:44 Disagree and commit.* 23:55 Is there a personal habit or two that you feel has contributed to your success?* 25:37 Observing others* 28:01 Where could people go if they wanted to connect with you or learn more about you afterward? RESOURCES * ⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sherrell-0655176b/ #engineering #leadership #management #womenintech