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The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Speed v. Quality, Measuring Productivity & Cross-Functional Relationships - Tackling the Top 10 Eng Leadership Challenges! #186

Jul 9, 2024
Richard Wong, an experienced engineering leader, discusses challenges like increasing velocity without sacrificing quality, measuring productivity, and working cross-functionally with other teams. Insights from various eng leaders are shared, emphasizing the importance of aligning team goals with higher-level objectives and focusing on measurable outcomes. The podcast also explores the significance of clear requirements, transitioning responsibilities, and fostering healthy team collaboration.
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  • Balancing speed and quality is crucial in engineering processes for optimal system performance.
  • Utilizing meaningful metrics beyond traditional measurements enhances team collaboration and value delivery.

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Engineering Leadership Conference 2024 Overview

The ELC annual 2024 conference provides a platform for engineering leaders to learn from over 40 industry experts, gain insights from peer leaders through roundtable discussions, build lasting relationships, and reignite their passion for engineering leadership. The conference focuses on addressing the top challenges faced by engineering leaders, such as balancing speed and quality in product delivery, measuring productivity, creating meaningful metrics, and enhancing cross-functional partnerships.

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