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Brad Grantham: engineers gain influence by expanding into business and legal skills
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Brad Grantham discusses how software engineers and architects can transition from individual contributors to influential technical leaders by expanding skills into business and legal domains, adapting communication for non-technical stakeholders, and moving past ego to empower teams.
For engineers seeking leadership roles, this presentation outlines a path beyond technical expertise, emphasizing business acumen and communication. It suggests that influence comes from understanding organizational dynamics and serving the team, not just writing code. However, this is a single perspective from one engineering leader, so its applicability may vary.
Written by elseif from the cluster below · every claim links back to a sourceThe three things worth knowing
Engineers should expand skills into business and legal domains to grow influence.
Communication styles must be adapted for non-technical stakeholders.
Moving past ego and empowering teams is essential for technical leadership.
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