As engineering leaders, one of the most important parts of our jobs is driving decisions forward.
We have to be stewards of progress and clarity in our organizations. But the best path isn’t always clear cut, and getting our teams aligned with a decision can be a challenge.
Sometimes, the decision is ours to make. Other times, someone else suggests or makes the decision and we’re responsible for moving it forward and driving positive change.
Regardless, in a healthy organization, leaders should always be focused on two things: the outcomes of a decision, rather than how it should be executed; and aligning people around why a decision has been made.