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The things engineers are desperate for PMs to understand | Camille Fournier (author of “The Manager’s Path,” ex-CTO at Rent the Runway)
- Camille Fournier is the author of The Manager’s Path, which many consider the definitive guide for navigating one’s career path in tech.
- Ensuring that engineers receive recognition for their contributions: Publicly recognize and credit engineers for their contributions to product successes.
- Legacy systems, despite their flaws, often have significant functionality and thoughtful design built over time and have been adapted to handle various situations.
- If you’re considering transitioning from engineering to management, aim to gain substantial technical expertise first.
- Don’t expect management to be a leisurely time of freedom—it’s about greater responsibility.
- Set clear, outcome-based goals for platform teams to ensure that their work aligns with improving productivity and solving key business problems.
- Encourage them to share their ideas and feedback early on to foster a collaborative environment and keep them engaged in the product development process.
- Redesigning or rewriting internal systems can be complex and may not always be necessary.
- Actively involve engineers in brainstorming sessions and planning stages.
- Advice for transitioning from individual contributor to manager.
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