If you need to implement different metrics in your engineering org, I definitely recommend checking DevStats out and giving them a try!
Every person is unique and what may be a dream role for someone, may be a nightmare for someone else. It’s important to play to your strengths and what fits you best.
The stigma that you need to become a manager in order to have a successful career in the engineering industry has been quite prominent in our industry for some time now.
With this article, I will break down why the IC path is a great path to take and that you can be equally successful than if you take on the management path.
They were leaders, just in a different way and it’s totally fine to be like that. They brought SO much value to the organization by being like that.
They were making great technical decisions and being great engineers to work with - with the right attitude and mindset. They were a great example for others and also inspired others to be like them.