PinnedInHackerNoon.combyAnnie Zhou·Mar 12, 2019Engineering Management Philosophies and Why They Matter Even if You Are Not a ManagerLet’s define what the role of an Engineering Manager is and how management philosophies guide an individual to fill that role.A response icon8A response icon8
Annie Zhou·Aug 23, 2024The Duality of Leadership: Hero and Villain in the Same StoryLeadership means being both hero and villain. Embrace this duality. Make tough calls, value feedback, and focus on impact. True success…
Annie Zhou·Mar 21, 2024Effective Communication: Deliver, Iterate, and ImproveFinally, it’s time to deliver our well-formed, tailored messages! There are many ways to communicate the same message.
InTech Lead HubbyAnnie Zhou·Feb 22, 2023Effective Communication: Tailoring the Message to Each AudienceCommunication is a dynamic, two-way process. I’ve created a comprehensive multi-stage approach to tackling this challenge.
InTech Lead HubbyAnnie Zhou·Feb 1, 2023Effective Communication: Improve Alignment and Collaboration Within and Between TeamsCommunication is one of the most foundational aspects of a strong, healthy relationship. Communication within an organization and between…
Annie Zhou·Apr 23, 2022Work Life IntegrationWhat if I don’t just want “balance”, but I want to be both an engaged, high-performing employee at work, and also a present parent?
Annie Zhou·Dec 14, 2021A Take on PulseThoughts on Pulse and how to leverage it effectively in striving to build a strong, healthy organization.
Annie Zhou·Dec 3, 2021Areas of Focus for Front-line Engineering Managers | Scope & ResponsibilitiesBreaking down the role of a front-line engineering manager as a starting point to visualize what leading a team to success may entail.
Annie Zhou·Jul 31, 2020The Importance of Building a Diverse, Well-Rounded Software Engineering TeamTechnical strength is often regarded as the only measurement of seniority of a SWE. I would like to offer a more well-rounded perspective.