
#011 - WTF is an Engineering Manager
What does an Engineering Manager actually do?As it is a very common role in organizations, should it not be relatively easy to create a role description or role definition?In this episode we will at least try.

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What does an Engineering Manager actually do?As it is a very common role in organizations, should it not be relatively easy to create a role description or role definition?In this episode we will at least try.

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