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Alex Ponomarev

Passionate about software development and building great products

http://www.alexponomarev.me 487 posts

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25 Nov 2024 · 9 min read

Everything To Know About Pressure In Engineering Management

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20 Nov 2024 · 8 min read

How To Strategize As An Engineering Manager And Actually Get Results

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18 Nov 2024 · 7 min read

4 Simple Steps To Start Off On The Right Foot With Your New Team

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13 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

Want To Know What’s Expected Of You? Talk To Your Manager

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11 Nov 2024 · 8 min read

I've Lost Faith In Regular Coaching (But There’s A Better Alternative)

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6 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

Problematic Workflow Clogs You’ll Solve As An Engineering Manager (And How)

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4 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

How To Set Expectations And Communicate If They’re Not Met

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30 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

6 Simple Strategies To Make Conflict Work For You (And Your Team)

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28 Oct 2024 · 8 min read

6 Common Challenges You’ll Face As An Engineering Manager

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23 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

The Secret To Engineering Management Is Doing “Nothing”

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21 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Real Ways To Maintain Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

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16 Oct 2024 · 7 min read

6 Methods To Manage Your Team Without Going Crazy In The Process

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14 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

5 Communication Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager

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9 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

The Only Technical Skills You Need As An Engineering Manager

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Why Engineers Are Well-Positioned To Become Engineering Managers

7 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

Why Engineers Are Well-Positioned To Become Engineering Managers

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It’s Normal To Fear Losing Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

2 Oct 2024 · 5 min read

It’s Normal To Fear Losing Your Technical Edge As An Engineering Manager

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Master These Soft Skills, Master Engineering Management

30 Sep 2024 · 9 min read

Master These Soft Skills, Master Engineering Management

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5 Practical Ways To Fix Your Work-Life Balance

25 Sep 2024 · 6 min read

5 Practical Ways To Fix Your Work-Life Balance

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