LeadDev Courses

Developing Self-Management for Technical Leadership

Discover effective self-management strategies for leadership roles, from defining your evolving responsibilities to developing adaptable leadership styles and managing energy constraints.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is Efficiency a Good Thing? The Hidden Costs of Optimization in Modern Tech

Explore the paradox of modern efficiency in tech - from automated systems and optimization to burnout and resource consumption, questioning if we're pursuing the right goals.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking the Mobile Engineering Career Ceiling - Addressing Bias in Technical Leadership

Explore how bias against mobile app engineering limits career advancement to Staff+ roles, and discover strategies to overcome these prejudices in tech leadership positions.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mastering Visual Communication for Software Development

Discover effective techniques for creating inclusive software architecture diagrams, from choosing standards to applying communication patterns that enhance clarity and accessibility for all audiences.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Scaling Leadership: Insights from the First Staff Technical Program Manager

Discover practical strategies for scaling leadership and driving organizational change as a Staff Technical Program Manager, with actionable insights for influencing without formal authority.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Prompting Large Language Models for Journalistic Writing

Explore advanced prompting techniques for LLMs to generate journalistic-style content, focusing on methods to achieve first-draft quality writing that aligns with professional standards.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Operating as a Staff Engineer in a Leaderless Organization - Leadership Strategies and Challenges

Discover how Staff Engineers can effectively navigate and lead during leadership vacuums, focusing on organizational skills, team alignment, and maintaining operational stability while balancing technical responsibilities.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sunsetting Legacy: Navigating the Shop Merchant Eligibility Data Pipeline Migration

Discover effective strategies for migrating legacy data pipelines, from choosing migration patterns to managing stakeholder communication and team collaboration in complex system transitions.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Building a Scalable Genomic Matching Algorithm for Stem Cell Donors

Discover how to build Atlas, a cloud-based genetic matching algorithm that revolutionizes stem cell donor matching through efficient processing of complex genomic data and billions of comparisons.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Architecting for Scale - Revisiting Fundamentals for Sustainable Growth

Discover practical strategies for building scalable systems through simplicity, focusing on correctness and informed architectural decisions that enable sustainable growth without unnecessary complexity.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Navigating Complex Projects - Finding the Right Mode of Operation

Discover effective strategies for balancing assertiveness and adaptability when leading complex projects, while fostering stronger team dynamics and improving project outcomes.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deming's Wisdom for Staff+ Engineers - A Modern Take on Timeless Principles

Discover how to apply Deming's management principles and System of Profound Knowledge to enhance engineering processes, drive continuous improvement, and foster organizational excellence.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Growing Engineering Managers - Breaking Down the Monolith

Discover a systematic framework for developing engineering managers through a unique operating system metaphor, covering technical excellence, people management, and strategic delivery.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tackling Toxic Management Behaviors - Creating Positive Work Environments

Discover practical strategies for identifying and addressing toxic workplace behaviors, providing constructive feedback to managers, and fostering a positive work environment with confidence.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing the Marathon: Leading Teams Through Lengthy Migration Projects

Discover effective strategies for leading engineering teams through extended migration projects, focusing on maintaining motivation, managing team dynamics, and ensuring successful transitions.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video