Dev Interrupted From Fear to Function: Rethinking Engineering Processes | Stytch’s Julianna Lamb
10 snips
Nov 26, 2024 
Julianna Lamb, Co-founder and CTO of Stytch, dives into the often-dreaded topic of engineering processes. She argues that the right processes can actually accelerate team efficiency and empowerment. Julianna discusses finding the perfect balance between structure and flexibility, enhancing communication between engineering and product teams, and the importance of clear documentation. She shares innovative strategies for implementing effective process changes that foster collaboration without overwhelming teams, transforming fear into functional workflows.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Right-Sizing Processes
- Evaluate if a team needs more or less process by examining their focus.
- If they obsess over metrics related to the process itself rather than customer impact, they likely need less process.
Symptoms of Insufficient Process
- Insufficient process often leads to excessive time spent on stakeholder wrangling and cross-team dependency management.
- This can cause engineers to feel out of sync with their peers and spend too much time coordinating.
Stytch's Project Lifecycle
- At Stytch, project lifecycles involve standardized interfaces for quarterly planning and ongoing checkpoints, like Friday updates.
- Individual teams have flexibility within this framework, allowing them to tailor their week-to-week planning and execution.