A personal user manual for your team. Share your working style, communication preferences, and what makes you tick - so your team knows how to work with you from day one.
Based on formats used by leaders at Netflix, Buffer, and top tech companies.
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Manager READMEs from leaders who started this movement
VP Engineering
One of the original Manager READMEs - sets the gold standard for transparency.
Author & Coach
Focuses on 1:1s and what makes people feel valued at work.
VP Engineering, Buffer
A clean, open-source template used by teams worldwide.
Netflix Engineering
A detailed deck covering communication style and expectations.
VP Engineering, Forter
Creator of Software Lead Weekly newsletter and advocate for engineering leadership.
Engineering Leader
A practical and detailed README covering working style, expectations, and team collaboration.
Engineering Manager
Practical and honest README with a focus on team empowerment.
Engineering Leader
A thoughtful README covering leadership philosophy, communication style, and team expectations.
Engineering Leader
The creator of this tool - believes transparency makes better teams.

Engineering leader with 15+ years building teams and products. I created this tool because I believe transparency makes better teams. Want to learn more about leadership and management?