Principles for Success in a Staff-Plus Role
To be effective in a Staff-plus role, aligning with executive authority while maintaining integrity is crucial. Selectivity in business dealings is critical, avoiding overreliance on big contracts that dictate the organization’s direction. Let go of architecture-shared service committees, allowing engineers to organize their interactions and communication tools. Better tools prevail as engineers rally around the best ideas and implementations. Decentralizing efforts allows best practices to emerge, while committees often become obstacles. In the open-source community, diverse practices coexist, yet high-quality code thrives. Contributions are voluntary, and individuals maintain control over their implementations, investing time in careful design. Others can contribute ideas and pull requests aligned with the author’s intentions.
Nurturing a positive and productive relationship with your manager is vital. Avoid surprising them with sudden changes that erode trust and respect. Building and preserving trust is paramount for success.
