Remote Engineering Management: Managing an Engineering Team in a Remote-First World

Managing a remote engineering team is challenging, but this book provides valuable insights and best practices for building a successful remote-first environment. It covers key processes such as code deployments, onboarding, feedback, and communication, and explains why copying in-office practices to the remote office doesn't work. The book is designed for engineering managers, team leads, directors, and anyone aspiring to a lead role, with a focus on processes and job duties relevant to engineers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 209 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: APress

Managing an engineering team is a challenging task, but managing a remote engineering team is even more challenging. However, by dedicating effort to establishing a proper remote-first environment, your team can thrive. This book provides a comprehensive breakdown of the essential processes in engineering teams and showcases how to effectively implement them in a remote organization.

Organizing code deployments, onboarding new hires, providing feedback, and staying up-to-date with your team when you cannot see each other in person every day can be daunting tasks. This book examines how building connections and working together to solve problems naturally occurs when a team is co-located, but can feel almost impossible when everyone is working remotely and communicating over video calls and messages.

Whether you are an experienced engineering manager or just starting, this book will teach you why copying in-office practices to the remote office does not work, the communication issues behind the scenes you may not even realize are happening, and how to make every aspect of remote work better for your team. From learning about how to remove new remote-specific biases from your interview process to understanding what your team truly thinks about those daily status update meetings, this book will be your guide in creating the best and most inclusive version of your engineering team.

What You'll Learn:

Recognize where current remote processes are falling short: Understand the challenges and limitations of remote work and identify areas where your team can improve.

Build up best practices to lead a team with a people-first and empathetic approach: Learn how to create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and productivity.

Communicate effectively in a remote organization: Develop effective communication strategies and tools that enable your team to work together seamlessly, regardless of location.

Who This Book is For:

Engineering managers, team leads, directors, and those hoping to move into a lead role will get the most value out of this book. Many of the learnings around communication will be applicable to any position in an organization.

In conclusion, managing a remote engineering team requires a thoughtful and intentional approach. By establishing a remote-first environment, building strong connections, and implementing effective communication practices, you can create a high-performing and inclusive team that thrives in a virtual world.

Weight: 355g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484285831
Edition number: 1st ed.