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 🚀💡

  • jpfreely@programming.dev
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    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.