Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For S03E03 - The slippery slope of managerial & cultural incentives in engineering teams!
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Nov 6, 2024 Explore the disconnect between managerial communication and genuine values in engineering teams. Uncover the unintended consequences of incentives during crises, highlighting the need for accountability and collaboration. Learn from a Walmart story about fostering a learning culture instead of blaming. Dive into the dangers of a blame culture and the importance of tailored incentives. Discover the challenges of balancing rapid development with stability and the pitfalls of overreliance on key individuals in IT. Emphasize collaborative practices for long-term success.
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Misaligned Incentives
- Managers often prioritize internal values over stated goals.
- This misalignment affects engineer performance and can be detrimental.
The Code Purple Incident
- Louis' team worked tirelessly to prevent outages but received little recognition.
- Only after experiencing a significant outage did they get attention and resources.
Leveraging Crises
- Use crises to improve systems and address underlying issues.
- Highlight problems during critical moments to gain visibility and resources.
