247: A Human-Centric Approach to Software Engineering

Delivering impact through a human-centric approach to software development

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Unrelated: Making Impact As A Staff Engineer

Being a staff engineer is more than just a job title - it involves your actions, influence, and how the organization recognizes your contributions. As a staff engineer, you must guide your team's technical direction. Simply having a busy schedule doesn't necessarily make you a leader. To make an impact, you must be intentional and ensure that every step aligns with your goals. By doing so, you can influence the leaders within your organization and achieve meaningful progress. Support other leaders striving for progress and provide constructive feedback that doesn't hinder their efforts.

Off Topic: A Human-Centric Approach to Software Engineering

Creating defined roles within your team, even if job titles carry little weight, is crucial for success. As an engineering manager, it can be challenging to do so if you don't come from an engineering background. Nonetheless, you must prioritize managing your team with a human-centric approach. Collaboration and building a sense of community among team members are essential for success.

Investing in the growth and development of your support engineers is vital to drive your career growth. Identify their career aspirations and areas for improvement, assign tasks with clear objectives, and foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Dependability is also crucial, as delivering quality work within set deadlines is essential.

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