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World-class Engineering for an Octopus • Michael Noonan • YOW! CTO 2019
Attract top talent, prioritize quality over quantity, and focus on what matters with Michael Noonan's actionable advice for achieving success in your engineering team.
- Attract and retain world-class people: focus on their well-being and growth instead of just paying them a lot of money.
- Fail fast and move on: it’s okay to take risks and try new things to learn and improve.
- Prioritize inputs over outputs: focus on the quality of work and the inputs that go into it, not just the end result.
- Make deliberate decisions: don’t just react to problems, take the time to think critically and make informed decisions.
- Celebrate feedback: radically candid feedback is key to growth and improvement.
- Make time for self-reflection: take time to think about your own strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Focus on what matters: prioritize work that has a meaningful impact and aligns with your values.
- Don’t be afraid to say no: it’s okay to turn down requests that don’t align with your priorities or values.
- Be willing to change: be open to new ideas and willing to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Prioritize quality over quantity: focus on doing a few things well rather than trying to do everything.
- Use principles to guide decisions: have a set of guiding principles that help guide decision-making.
- Rest and recharge: take time to rest and recharge to avoid burnout.
- Keep learning: always be learning and seeking out new knowledge and skills.
- Focus on the journey, not just the destination: enjoy the process and the journey, not just the end result.