diff --git a/content/remote-managing-engineers.md b/content/remote-managing-engineers.md index a3ba864..4890409 100644 --- a/content/remote-managing-engineers.md +++ b/content/remote-managing-engineers.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ +++ title = "Remote Managing Software Engineers" -date = 2020-05-13 -draft = true +date = 2020-05-19 [taxonomies] tags = [ "teams", @@ -40,10 +39,10 @@ when you are local. # Principles of Remote Management -Remote management requires giving your team a clear mental framework for -decision making and autonomy. You can't be as available for the quick -clarification or immediate permission seeking. You need your team to have the -tools required for autonomy in their decision making. In my [previous +Remote management works best when you have given your team a clear mental +framework for decision making and autonomy. You can't be as available for that +quick clarification or to obtain immediate permission. You need your team to +have the tools required for autonomy in their decision making. In my [previous article](@/engineering-managment-is-hard.md) article I mention how important narrative and identity are in engineering management. When managing remotely, It's crucial. They can't just stop by your desk to ask a question. You won't @@ -106,7 +105,7 @@ you can't deliver and be frank about it when you mess up. Honesty is key to success. When the team learns they can trust your word they will get more comfortable. -This forms a feedback loop into their autonomous decision making. When they +This forms a feedback loop with their autonomous decision making. When they feel like they can trust the foundation they'll walk more confidently and make better more consistent decisions. That in turn will cause you to trust them more as well. Clear consitent communication leads to consistent decision making