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The Forward Podcast with SmartOSC
R&D’s Future: Co-Ownership, Creativity, and Observability at the Core - Cut The Onion Episode 5
Dec 8, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Charity Majors, CTO and Co-founder of Honeycomb.io, shares her vast expertise in observability and large-scale systems. She delves into the critical evolution from Observability 1.0 to 2.0 and the necessity for transparency in leadership. Charity emphasizes the importance of nurturing junior engineers and the role of personal values in shaping diverse tech environments. With insights on performance metrics and the interplay between AI and software engineering, she highlights the socio-technical pathways to building high-performing teams.
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- Charity Majors emphasizes the need for a cultural shift recognizing technical teams as key value creators, fostering innovation and collaboration.
- The transition from observability 1.0 to 2.0 enhances engineers' efficiency and confidence by centralizing data for better system troubleshooting.
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Value Creation in Technology Organizations
Many executives claim to prioritize value creation within their companies, yet they often treat their technical teams as mere cost centers. Charity Majors emphasizes that this misperception can hinder innovation, as engineers frequently feel undervalued and confined to non-creative tasks. There is a contrast made with how other departments receive recognition for their contributions, suggesting a need for a cultural shift where technical organizations are recognized as key value creators. This requires leadership to better understand the roles and impacts of their engineering teams, allowing for a collaborative environment where innovation can thrive.
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