Blog for Engineering Managers

Blog for Engineering Managers

#21 | Sunday reads for EMs

My favourite reads of the week to make your Sunday a little more inspiring.

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Stephane Moreau
Nov 09, 2025
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Never forget how to delegate. This is the easiest framework for engineers.

tl;dr: Map delegation depth to the structure of a one-pager (Problem/Goal/Solution/Risks) and decide which “floor” to stop at based on the person’s experience. Staff+ engineers get just the problem, seniors get problem+goal, mid-levels get the full how, entry-levels get the how in addition to alternatives and risks associated with each.

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