Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering "Founder Mode" at work when you're not a founder
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Sep 24, 2024 Explore the buzzing concept of 'founder mode' in leadership, highlighting how engagement can empower teams, whether you're a founder or not. Delve into the impacts of effective communication and shared ownership in tech environments. The discussion critiques traditional hierarchies and promotes a collaborative approach that fosters initiative and innovative problem-solving. Plus, uncover the importance of precise language in understanding concurrency, and how these dynamics can enhance team collaboration.
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Importance of Oversight
- Disconnect between engineers and higher-level architects can lead to disaster.
- A single person overseeing and gut-checking progress is crucial.
Founder Mode as Quality Leadership
- "Founder mode" is quality leadership and emphasizes staying connected to the organization.
- Leaders should enable decisions, not make them, and connect with all levels of the organization.
Communicate and Facilitate
- Communicate with people outside your team to get things done.
- Facilitate action and movement by talking to others, even if decisions are made elsewhere.
