Rui Peres • 5/8/2023

Hard conversations

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This article discusses the essential skill for engineering managers of conducting difficult conversations. It argues that avoiding these talks, while initially creating popularity, leads to long-term team dysfunction and accountability issues. The piece provides practical advice on giving timely, objective feedback and emphasizes that the manager is ultimately responsible for addressing team problems.

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