4 mental models for more effective engineering leadership

Mental models can be handy tools for engineering leaders to navigate complex challenges. Here are four to consider adding to your own toolkit.

Engineering management involves navigating multiple complex challenges, often in parallel. As we are constantly facing complex obstacles, interpersonal conflicts and more, the ability to simplify this complexity and make sense of (new) situations is what makes mental models an invaluable tool for leaders. 

Here are four core mental models that help me better interpret situations and guide my actions.

What is a mental model?

A mental model is a cognitive framework that helps individuals understand and interpret the world around them.

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