Blog for Engineering Managers

Blog for Engineering Managers

#9 | Sunday reads for EMs

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

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Stephane Moreau
Aug 10, 2025
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👋 Hey, it’s Stephane. This is a new series in which every Sunday I share with you my favourite reads of the week. To accelerate your growth see: 50 Notion Templates | The EM’s Field Guide | CodeCrafters | Get Hired as an EM | 1:1 Coaching

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Engineering Buy-in

tl;dr: The secret to getting project approval isn't just having a great idea, it's individually lobbying key stakeholders before the formal pitch meeting. Address their concerns privately, incorporate their feedback, and make them feel like co-owners of the project. This playbook will help you navigate organizational dynamics that most never learn.

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