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Career Journey 2: Essential Skills & Key Attributes | Thiago Ghisi
Sep 12, 2023
Thiago Ghisi, Director of Engineering at Nubank, discusses the essential skills and key attributes of engineering leaders. They talk about efficient decision-making, developing new features, taking ownership and responsibility, and the four Ps of engineering leadership. The episode also includes promotions for the guest's podcast and the show's Substack.
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- Sometimes it is better to make a decision, even if it's not perfect, rather than getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
- Engineering leaders should embrace ownership and actively work towards finding solutions.
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The importance of making decisions even if they are not perfect
Making a bad decision is often better than making no decision at all, especially in engineering. It is important to remind oneself and the team that sometimes it is better to move forward with the best available option at the time rather than getting stuck in analysis paralysis. Setting a time limit for decision-making can help unblock projects and prevent frustrations. Additionally, encouraging a culture of making iterative progress and working on the overall shape of a project can lead to more successful outcomes.
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