# Articles
Effective Meetings
For better or for worse, managers typically have a wall of meetings for most of their week. Here are some questions you can answer that will help increase the value of what can look like a draining, pointless schedule.
Building a Lead Mentorship Program
Technology companies struggle to develop people leaders internally because career development often focuses on the technology ladder and not the qualifications required to manage teams. A Lead Mentorship Program (LMP) helps prospective leaders learn and develop their management skills in an applied, low risk environment.
Engineering Brag Documents
Neither you nor your direct reports can possibly remember everything they have accomplished. A Brag Document encourages capturing notable events and contributions, and provides focus for conversations throughout the year.
If They're Bored, It's Too Late
While it's true bored engineers quit, by this stage it's usually too late for an Engineering Manager to stop people from leaving.
Building an Effective One-on-one Strategy
Quality one-on-ones only have a few key requirements, but managers must adopt and practice them with discipline and consistency.
Four Qualities of Good Engineering Managers
Successful engineering management is about maximizing the effectiveness of the people you manage. Here's an introduction to four focus areas that will direct your efforts.