It sounds like from the blog post that the OP opted out of EM in favor of solutions architect but this is still great advice and an accurate portrayal of who th

It sounds like from the blog post that the OP opted out of EM in favor of solutions architect but this is still great advice and an accurate portrayal of who this person is (i.e. a junior director not an EM). The only thing I would push back on is the 1:1s - evidence shows it's most effective to meet weekly[1]. Delegate the 1:1s to your team leads (effectively making them the real EMs) and then have your problem-solving meetings become your 1:1s. Now you're managing managers, which is what makes you a director in the traditional sense. [1] https://www.manager-tools.com/2019/01/manager-tools-data-one-ones-part-1 https://www.manager-tools.com/2019/01/manager-tools-data-one...