I’ve noticed something interesting about most of the engineers I know—they often lack a deep understanding of the business implications and overall impact of their work. As someone who recognizes the significance of the “bigger picture,” I find myself spending a considerable amount of time explaining and demonstrating the real-world effects of our projects.

I often gather data from various departments, particularly sales & marketing, and present it to the engineers. It’s amazing how engineers who grasp the big picture become more engaged and excel in their roles.

However, I face a challenge in collecting this “big picture” myself. I constantly find myself having to follow artifacts and communication channels from other departments, which can be quite overwhelming.

So, fellow leaders, I’d love to hear your thoughts on measuring the business impact and ensuring that our engineers are aware of it. How do you tackle these challenges in your own organizations 🚀💡

  • letsgoshopping@programming.devEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Let me get this straight: you recognize the significance of the bigger picture, but all you do is present to engineers (=wasting their time). Do you really think any of those engineers wants to talk to you?

    I’d say you understand exactly nothing of the big picture, especially if you ask questions such as these.

    There must be a labor shortage, if you are a “leader”. How small is this company that you are working for and how “experienced” are you? Even someone with just two years of working experience wouldn’t sound as stupid as you.

    If this is serious and not just a prompt to ChatGPT “How to be the most obnoxious person on the Internet?”, I feel sorry for the other employees.

    • jpfreely@programming.devEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      You missed the point that op is trying to help the engineers understand where their work comes from and the effects it has. Giving them or letting them be part of the bigger picture aids in the decision making process when doing the actual engineering.