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Trust is the ultimate driver of engineering excellence

How can you improve the level of trust in your teams to bolster performance and encourage an inclusive culture.
October 30, 2024

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Trust is the glue of any high-performing team. 

We talk a lot about tools, processes, and technical excellence in software engineering, but there’s one thing we don’t often discuss enough: trust. Without it, even the most advanced tools can’t prevent a team from experiencing missed deadlines, confusion, or burnout. Creating an environment where people feel safe enough to take risks, make mistakes, and admit when they don’t know something sets the stage for leaps in innovation.

Trust as a driver of engineering performance

Trust plays a critical role in driving performance. When engineers trust one another and leadership, they’re more likely to share ideas openly, speak up when something seems off, and lean on each other when unsure.

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