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Why You Need to Take Risks as an Engineering Leader | GitHub’s VPE Neha Batra

Dev Interrupted

CHAPTER

Navigating Risks in Leadership and Building Social Capital

The chapter delves into the strategic allocation of a 'risk budget' in leadership roles, emphasizing investing in people and efficiency while navigating organizational obstacles. It explores the importance of communication pathways, trust, and transparency in building social capital for successful risk-taking. Additionally, insights are shared on fostering trust, accountability, and autonomy within teams to create a supportive environment for high performance.

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