# Assistant to the Engineering Manager This newsletter explores insights, tips, and learnings from the world of engineering management in tech companies. Page: Feed: --- ## [Attention Is All You Have](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/attention-is-all-you-have) _2023-09-16 · Nikhil Mungel_ At the nucleus of our conscious thought sits attention—the engine that drives our mental processes. It's the lens that magnifies our thoughts, emotions, and actions. ## [What Makes Engineering Organizations Successful](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/what-makes-engineering-organizations) _2021-11-10 · Nikhil Mungel_ Digging into a simple yet profound question for engineering managers — How do you know if your team is successful? ## [Purposeful One-on-ones for Engineering Managers (Part II)](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/purposeful-one-on-ones-for-engineering) _2021-10-28 · Nikhil Mungel_ Breaking down lateral one-on-one meetings with your direct peers and those in adjacent organizations. ## [Purposeful One-on-ones (Part I)](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/purposeful-one-on-ones-part-i) _2021-09-26 · Nikhil Mungel_ How to be purposeful and intentional at one-on-one meetings. ## [What Affects Engagement (2/2)](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/what-affects-engagement-22) _2021-09-04 · Nikhil Mungel_ More themes that affect engagement ## [What Affects Engagement (1/2)](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/what-affects-engagement) _2021-08-28 · Nikhil Mungel_ The table stakes and landmines ## [Engagement Across Multiple Teams](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/engagement-across-multiple-teams) _2021-08-22 · Nikhil Mungel_ Tips to get signal on engagement across a larger team ## [What is Engagement](https://engmanager.substack.com/p/engagement) _2021-08-14 · Nikhil Mungel_ Understanding engagement and some easy ways to start tracking it on your team