Have you been left to just figure out how to become a manager? You are not alone!
In this episode, Jeremy Doran interviews Edward Morgan, the founder of Gordian Knot, about the transition from being an engineer to a leadership role. He emphasizes the need for training and support for new managers and the value of taking an engineering approach to problem-solving in management. Plus, he loves and seeks out feedback constantly!
You can read out to him at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardpmorgan/
or
https://www.gordianknot.company/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:14 Effective Interviewing Techniques for Software Engineers
05:32 Lessons Learned from Transitioning into a Management Role
14:14 The Value of Feedback in Leadership
19:44 Improving Communication by Avoiding Assumptions
27:27 How to Connect with Edward Morgan
Keywords
engineer, leadership role, Gordian Knot, hiring processes, software engineers, neurodivergent individuals, communication styles, transition, manager, feedback, micromanagement, training, problem-solving
