As engineering managers, we’re great at debugging systems and optimizing code — but what about the cognitive “bugs” running in the background of our own brains?

This talk dives into common cognitive biases that quietly shape how we lead, give feedback, and make decisions. You’ll learn how to spot them in action, reduce their impact, and lead with more fairness, clarity, and empathy.

By understanding these mental shortcuts, we can strengthen trust, boost team performance, and support the humans behind the code — starting with ourselves.