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Conducting Your Symphony: How To Manage Your Engineering Orchestra

It’s not just about the notes.

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Alex Ponomarev
Jul 23, 2025
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Different abstract orchestra instruments with one seated player.

Being a manager isn’t about telling people what to do.

It’s about knowing:

  • Who you’re working with

  • Seeing their strengths

  • Managing their quirks

  • And creating an environment where people can succeed in different ways

In last week’s guide, Who’s In Your Engineering Orchestra, I explored the types of people you might find on your team. This post is the companion …

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